Review of Brooklyn Castle (2012) by Brian C — 11 Feb 2013

I'm used to seeing coaches, principals, and kids getting pumped and working hard at football or basketball, not chess.

This review of Brooklyn Castle (2012) was written by Brian C on 11 Feb 2013.

Brooklyn Castle has generally received positive reviews.

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