Deadline Grandmaster: A Chess Memoir — Andy Soltis

Deadline Grandmaster is Andy Soltis’s lively and insightful memoir, blending the life of a professional chess grandmaster with the fast‑paced world of journalism. Soltis—one of America’s most prolific chess authors and long‑time New York Post columnist—shares stories from decades of tournament play, reporting, travel, and encounters with many of the game’s greatest personalities.

This memoir offers a rare, behind‑the‑scenes look at what it was like to compete internationally while meeting newspaper deadlines, analyzing games on the road, and navigating the evolving chess landscape from the 1960s onward. Soltis writes with humor, clarity, and the perspective of someone who has been both a top player and a chronicler of the chess world.

Inside, readers will find:

• Personal stories from tournaments across the United States and abroad
• Encounters with world champions and legendary grandmasters
• Reflections on the changing culture of chess over several decades
• Annotated games and instructive insights drawn from Soltis’s own career
• A unique blend of chess history, autobiography, and storytelling

A compelling read for chess players, historians, and collectors, especially those who enjoy memoirs that illuminate both the competitive and human sides of the game.

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