The Pawn Who Would be Queen is a fascinating and wonderfully written story told by the coach of a small private school in Alabama that assembled a chess team that went on to win the both the state and national championship. It is a must read for anyone…who is interested in learning how to overcome obstacles.
The Pawn Who Would be Queen… provides a comprehensive match by match account of a chess coach’s efforts to build a strong competitive scholastic chess team…Nager recounts the challenges, mistakes, and setbacks involved in building a consistent program. The ultimate goal was – and is – to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life.
The Pawn Who Would Be Queen is a very inspiring success story of a scholastic chess program in Alabama (which is known more for college football and not so much for chess) which was built by a very passionate and dedicated chess coach. A must-read for anyone who aims to start a brand new chess program
