How Long to Read The Art of the Game of Chess
By Ruy López
How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of the Game of Chess?
It takes the average reader 5 hours and 28 minutes to read The Art of the Game of Chess by Ruy López
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Description
The Art of the Game of Chess is the first English translation of Fr. Ruy López’s 1561 book about chess, Libro de la invención liberal y arte del juego del ajedrez. López was a priest who served as King Philip II’s confessor and royal advisor. As a connoisseur of chess, King Philip II promoted the game in his court, and it did not take long for López to become known as Spain’s and one of Europe’s greatest chess players. López is widely acclaimed as one of the most influential chess thinkers of all time whose theories of chess are an integral part of how chess is played today. Academics,...
How long is The Art of the Game of Chess?
The Art of the Game of Chess by Ruy López is 318 pages long, and a total of 82,044 words.
This makes it 107% the length of the average book. It also has 100% more words than the average book.
How Long Does it Take to Read The Art of the Game of Chess Aloud?
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 28 minutes to read The Art of the Game of Chess aloud.
What Reading Level is The Art of the Game of Chess?
The Art of the Game of Chess is suitable for students ages 12 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.
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