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A new play examines the tragic life of one of America's greatest -- but mostly forgotten -- chess champions. We'll meet the local playwright who adapted Paul Morphy's story for the stage. And we'll talk with David Shenk, the author of "The Immortal Game" a new book that examines that huge impact the game has had on cultures around the world for centuries.
Our guests are:

David Shenk, author of many books, including The Immortal Game: A History of Chess, or How 32 Carved Pieces on a Board Illuminated our Understanding of War, Art, Science and the Human Brain

Noah Sheola, New Hampshire actor, director and author of the new play, Paul Morphy.