Bishop to King Five. The rook is pinned. No pieces, no board, and the clock is ticking.

What’s the winning move?

Kory van Luden knows. In fact, even blindfolded, he can beat almost anyone at chess. His genius might not be enough to save him in the game of life, however. Not against the most ruthless opponent he will ever face: his very own brother. Learn more at When Death Won't Do

Though I now spend my free time writing rather than studying for chess competitions, I did have the privilege of playing with several masters and grandmasters as a young man. I learned a lot about chess from them, but more importantly, I learned about myself.

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