Viroflay Auditorium - THE CHESS PLAYER

Friday 04 April 2025

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78220
Viroflay
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Latitude : 48.804219
Longitude : 2.170857
By car: Parking Q-Park Viroflay Marché: 8 Rue Pierre Brossolette

Bus: Lines 171 and N161: stop at Grâce de Dieu or lines 6206 and 6207: stop at Les Arcades

By RER: Line L: stop: Viroflay - Rive Droite
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Presentation

A captivating theatrical adaptation of Stefan Zweig's masterpiece, in which chess and manipulation intertwine in gripping suspense.
Adapted from Stefan Zweig's famous novel, this play plunges us into a fascinating duel between an unbeatable but uneducated chess champion and a mysteriously talented man he meets on a cruise. Through this encounter, Zweig weaves a tale of great depth, in which the game of chess becomes a metaphor for the games of power and manipulation, all set against a troubling historical backdrop.

This theatrical adaptation brings this major text to life, revealing a breathless suspense, a work that resonates with particular power when placed in the context of history. Audiences come away marked by the gravity and tension of the story, as the critics testify.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Stefan Zweig with ‘The Chess Player’, a poignant adaptation of one of his most famous short stories. This captivating show takes us into the psychological depths of a man trapped in solitude who finds an escape in chess. The suspense builds as the chess matches unfold, with each move becoming a metaphor for the main character's inner struggles.

This is an intense, deeply moving performance not to be missed!

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