The novella by author Stefan Zweig from the "Edition Anaconda" series about chess master Dr. B is a classic of German literature. For the cultured grandmaster Dr. B, chess is more than just a mental pastime: it once became a means of survival for him, as he drew his resilience from the strict rules of chess during the exhausting solitude of his Gestapo imprisonment. Now he faces the world champion Czentovic, a dull character who proceeds with mechanical precision. Two playing styles clash, along with two worlds of life. The "Chess Novella" is the impressive legacy of Stefan Zweig, who ultimately despaired of life itself. The gift series "Edition Anaconda" comes with a protective cover and a ribbon bookmark.