Schachnovelle Tonspur (2020)

Synopse

Chess Story

Stefan Zweig's "Schachnovelle" (Chess Story) is a psychological novella that tells the story of a man named Mirko Czentovic, a world champion chess player who is arrogant and unsociable.

One day, on a ship traveling from New York to Buenos Aires, Czentovic is challenged to a game of chess by a group of passengers. Among them is Dr. B, a mysterious man who claims to have never played chess before.

As the game progresses, it becomes clear that Dr. B is a formidable opponent, despite his lack of experience. He begins to outplay Czentovic, who becomes increasingly frustrated and agitated.

It is revealed that Dr. B is a former prisoner of the Gestapo, who was kept in solitary confinement for months on end. During this time, he was given a book on chess to pass the time, and he became obsessed with the game.

Dr. B's intense focus and strategic thinking allow him to defeat Czentovic, much to the shock and disbelief of everyone on board. However, the victory comes at a cost, as Dr. B's traumatic past resurfaces, leading to a tragic end.

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