{"product_id":"chadurang-shankar-subramanian-9798218582333","title":"Chadurang: The Cursed Wargame","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"In chess, power lies not in the strength of the pieces alone, but in the harmony of their moves.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shankar Subramanian, Author of \u003cb\u003eChadurang: The Cursed War Game\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChess just turned deadly-are you ready to play?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cursed war game. A forgotten realm. A tournament that could save-or doom-both the immortal and the mortal worlds.\u003cbr\u003eWhen sixteen-year-old \u003cb\u003eBrendan Turner\u003c\/b\u003e and his chess-loving friends stumble upon a mysterious chessboard in their Chicago club, they unknowingly awaken a forgotten curse. What begins as a casual game quickly spirals into an epic adventure as the teens are pulled into Mayastella, a mystical realm of illusion born from the ancient war game of the gods-\u003cb\u003eChadurang.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGuided by two knights, the group must decipher clues, outwit fearsome \u003cb\u003erakshasas\u003c\/b\u003e, and overcome soulless creatures to win a war that started centuries ago. Brendan is joined by \u003cb\u003eSidney\u003c\/b\u003e, a blind chess prodigy who sees what others cannot; \u003cb\u003eRo\u003c\/b\u003e, a quick-thinking blitz player known for bold moves and sharp instincts; \u003cb\u003eMax\u003c\/b\u003e, whose courage is tested by his deepest fears; and \u003cb\u003eAustin\u003c\/b\u003e, a six-year-old whose boundless imagination holds the key to saving a dying queen, Suhela.\u003cbr\u003eBut this is no ordinary tournament. The fate of King Kumba, ruler of the underworld-and the survival of both worlds-hangs in the balance. From the Palace of Ruin and the perilous Plasma Layer to mythical beasts and forgotten secrets, every move on the chessboard shifts reality itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Brendan, the real opponent may not be on the board-but within. As the final move approaches, Brendan must confront a deeper truth: \u003ci\u003eWhat matters more-victory, or the journey that shaped him? \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending the strategic thrill of chess with the mythic grandeur of Indian epics, \u003ci\u003eChadurang\u003c\/i\u003e is a fast-paced fantasy filled with friendship, mystery, and heroic choices. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003ePercy Jackson\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJumanji\u003c\/i\u003e, and readers who believe every mind is a battlefield-and every game, a journey. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Think you've got a good move? Stop, take a breath, and find an even better one!\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Shiva Maharaj, International FIDE Chess Coach. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Believe in your moves. Trust your journey. Every game, win or lose, shapes you into a stronger player and a better thinker.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Awonder Liang, American Chess Grandmaster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shankar Subramanian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218582333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shankar Subramanian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d","brand":"Shankar Subramanian","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083682554111,"sku":"9798218582333","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chadurang-shankar-subramanian-9798218582333","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}