Jaque mate : Talento, mentiras y ambición en el mayor escándalo de la historia del ajedrez

In September 2022, chess enthusiasts watched in disbelief as Magnus Carlsen—considered by many to be the greatest player in history—suffered an unexpected defeat at the hands of the young American Hans Niemann, then just nineteen years old. Days later, Carlsen accused Niemann of cheating, a charge that shook the foundations of the massive global business surrounding the game. As the controversy intensified, the online platform Chess.com launched a high-level investigation that ignited a global media firestorm. *Checkmate* is far more than just an account of a cheating scandal. It is the story of a young man willing to risk everything to reach the top; of a solitary genius fighting to protect his legacy; and of a centuries-old game transforming into a multi-billion-dollar industry driven by live streaming, sponsorships, and influential figures from Silicon Valley. With exclusive access to the key players in this drama, Ben Mezrich immerses readers in the strange, wild, and ruthless world of elite chess—where genius clashes with ambition, and a single misstep could be the last.