Novella Degli Scacchi Apr 2026

Stefan Zweig's Novella degli scacchi (also known as Chess Story or Schachnovelle ) is a 1941 psychological drama detailing a tense chess match between a world champion and a man who learned the game to survive Gestapo interrogation. It explores themes of intellectual obsession, mental strain, and the impact of Nazi persecution on individuals. The novella is a renowned critique of human behavior and a deeply moving look at psychological torment.

Novella degli scacchi (Italian Edition): Zweig, Stefan: Books Novella Degli Scacchi

You can find the book in Italian at Amazon or through Google Books . Stefan Zweig's Novella degli scacchi (also known as