When former chess champion Josef starts a chess club for his son's class, he expects a quiet after-school activity. Instead, a fierce rival club appears — and a battle begins.



As the competition escalates, Josef and his young players face mind games, crushing defeats and tough lessons about loyalty, courage and what it really means to win.



Set in the high-stakes world of junior chess, this gripping story follows Park School's dramatic journey to the finals of a national championship in front of thousands of spectators in Stockholm.



Written by a Stockholm chess champion, the novel combines authentic tournament tension with heart and humour.



Michael Wiander made his debut in 2017 and is one of Sweden's most widely read authors for readers aged 9–12. He lives in Stockholm with his wife and their two children. Michael holds a Master's degree in Economics from Stockholm University, is a Stockholm chess champion, and a professional chess coach. When he isn't writing, he lectures on creative writing and works in executive recruitment.