My Chess Memoir : Tellwell Talent : 9780228846338 : 0228846331 : 29 Nov 2023 : "A great read, even for those who don't know anything about chess. Anyone can enjoy this deeply personal story about struggling with obsession and trying to find your way." Have you ever felt obsessed? In my early twenties, I felt lost-with school, with relationships, with everything. At this critical moment in my life I discovered a new passion that gave me the direction I craved: the game of chess. Could I reach the pinnacle of the game and become a chess grandmaster? This question drove me to immerse myself in the world of competitive chess, a community of incredible characters united by a shared love that transcends age and background. As my rating climbed and I grew closer to my goal, a disciplined practice blurred into a darker obsession as the game began to overshadow everything else in my life. This story follows my journey as a young, ambitious chess player pursuing a lofty dream wit