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The Crafting of Chess

Name: The Crafting of Chess
Rating: 4.24 (781 reviews)
Author: Kit Falbo

Kit Falbo February 19, 2019

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Nate wants more to life than moving from town to town, hustling chess with his con-man grandfather or wagering pick-up games online. A new immersive game opens up the chance to bring in a steady paycheck. Maybe enough to convince his grandfather to stay straight. Little does he know how his actions will change his life.

A GameLit coming of age story.

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