How Long to Read Chess Story

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Story?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 45 minutes to read Chess Story by Stefan Zweig

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Chess Story, also known as The Royal Game, is the Austrian master Stefan Zweig's final achievement, completed in Brazilian exile and sent off to his American publisher only days before his suicide in 1942. It is the only story in which Zweig looks at Nazism, and he does so with characteristic emphasis on the psychological. Travelers by ship from New York to Buenos Aires find that on board with them is the world champion of chess, an arrogant and unfriendly man. They come together to try their skills against him and are soundly defeated. Then a mysterious passenger steps forward to advise them...

How long is Chess Story?

Chess Story by Stefan Zweig is 104 pages long, and a total of 26,416 words.

This makes it 35% the length of the average book. It also has 32% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Chess Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 24 minutes to read Chess Story aloud.

What Reading Level is Chess Story?

Chess Story is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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