How Long to Read The Tao of the Chessboard

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tao of the Chessboard?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 20 minutes to read The Tao of the Chessboard by Dale Smith

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

Description

The Tao of the Chessboard is not about chess although it contains chess puzzles, some cryptic chess jargon and many allusions to the "Royal Game." The Tao of the Chessboard is really an invitation to mastery. There are a multitude of influences converging in this one work: Jewish Wisdom Literature, New Testament literary conventions, Li Po and the Taoist poets, Zen Buddhist images and especially the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching. All of these pieces have been thrown up into the air and have landed on the chessboard to form a coherent whole. These verses invite the reader to a life of discipline...

How long is The Tao of the Chessboard?

The Tao of the Chessboard by Dale Smith is 140 pages long, and a total of 35,000 words.

This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Tao of the Chessboard Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 11 minutes to read The Tao of the Chessboard aloud.

What Reading Level is The Tao of the Chessboard?

The Tao of the Chessboard 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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