Pickard & Son, 2001. — 216 p. — ISBN: 1886846332.
Dedicated to Bobbie Wall Fowler (1931-2001).
Off the Wall Chess Trivia is jammed with tons of little-known facts, historical gems, and amazing stories - all you could possibly think of that defines chess. Whether you arc a chcss enthusiast or just a dabbler, you will be delighted, amazed and amused by this resource.
Here arc a couple of tidbits to ponder. Did you know that Bobby Fischer, Barbra Strcissand, and Grandmas-ter/murderer Raymond Weinstein all went to Eramus High School together? Or that Humphrey Bogart hustled strangers at 5-minutc chess for 50 cents a game at chess parlors in New York Times Square? These fascinating nuggets, along with everything else you've ever wanted to know about chcss, are to be found within this easy-to-browse e-book.