The book of V. Chernyak - a poet, journalist, candidate master - will be read with pleasure by anyone who is interested in a chess game. There are no games or diagrams in it, but nevertheless, the author was able to reveal many aspects concerning the essence of chess in the essay genre. A special place in this book is taken by questionnaire, where statements of all world champions are chosen as answers to it. The book is addressed to the widest range of chess lovers.
