The remarkable impact of chess on culture, art, science, sport, social empowerment and more!
We are delighted to let you know that our 4-part docuseries,?Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration,?and the accompanying book, Chessays: Travels Through the World of Chess,?by physicist-turned filmmaker Howard Burton are now available!?
The documentary examines the remarkable impact of chess on culture, art, science, and sport.
The viewer is taken on an exhilarating journey across a wide range of times and places touching on cultural history, art, AI, psychology, game theory, chess variants, literature, gender issues, education, social empowerment, prison reform, and more to comprehensively address the question of what makes the game so unique.
The films offer an experience of cinematic storytelling at it best with an engaging narrative and exciting visuals.?
Read an excellent review by Chief Film Critic Chris Knight, National Post:?“…a fascinating stroll through the history of the game, pausing to examine its many (non-Hollywood) cultural connections to the world at large.
Visit the films page here for a brief synopsis of each episode and to find out where you can watch the series.
A collection of thought-provoking essays on a wide range of chess-related issues which Howard Burton encountered while being a “tourist” in the chess world during the production of Through the Mirror of Chess.
"In an age where cookie-cutter chess books are a dime a dozen, Burton’s Chessays is a refreshingly different read. The collection is well researched and entertaining, simultaneously (and expertly) giving the perspective of an insider and a newcomer to the chess world.” –?GM David Smerdon, University of Queensland
For more reviews visit the books page here.
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