How Long to Read The Ink War

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ink War?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 54 minutes to read The Ink War by Willy Hendriks

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

Description

The rivalry between William Steinitz and Johannes Zukertort, the world's strongest chess players in the late nineteenth century, became so fierce that it was eventually named The Ink War. They fought their battle on the chessboard and in various chess magazines and columns. It was not only about who was the strongest player but also about who had the best ideas on how to play the game. In 1872, Johannes Zukertort moved from Berlin to London to continue his chess career. Ten years earlier, William Steinitz had moved from Vienna to London for the same purpose; meanwhile, he had become the uncrowned champion of the chess world. Their verbal war culminated in the first match for the World Championship in 1886. Zukertort is certainly the tragic protagonist of this book, but is he also a romantic hero? He has often been depicted as a representative of romantic chess, solely focusing on attacking the king. Steinitz is said to have put an end to this lopsided chess style with his modern scientific school. This compelling story shakes up the traditional version of chess history and answers the question which of them can claim to be the captain of the modern school.

How long is The Ink War?

The Ink War by Willy Hendriks is 637 pages long, and a total of 163,709 words.

This makes it 215% the length of the average book. It also has 200% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Ink War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 54 minutes to read The Ink War aloud.

What Reading Level is The Ink War?

The Ink War 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.

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

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