Zeitnot

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Looking for a thrilling read that skilfully blends high-school intrigue, romance, family drama and a passion for chess? Look no further: the webnovel Zeitnot on the Neovel digital platform is sure to satisfy!

The original German term “Zeitnot” describes a time crisis in chess games, where players have to make important decisions with limited time. The concept also reflects moments in youth when we are faced with important choices with little time to think. In this way, the title of the webnovel evokes not only the strategic and intense aspect of chess games, but also the tension and urgency felt when characters are faced with complex dilemmas and decisive moments in their daily lives.

Zeitnot, a story written by Talia Tourriol, who adapts to webnovel format the eponymous manga created by her father Edmond in 2007. Find out more about the webnovelist in our article on her career as an author of webtoons and webnovels!

In love as in war, no holds are barred, and in the chess game of life, Tristana is going to have to play under pressure.

Tristana is 16 and she dreams of nothing more than getting into the prestigious High School Ausone. Focused on her studies, she neglects her social life and leisure activities, much to the displeasure of her friends at the High School Clovis, who dream of enrolling such a genius in their chess club.

But when she discovers the key to Ausone’s doors, the Five Stars Tournament, their annual chess tournament, her reluctance disappears. But how can she justify this interest to her friends, when the two establishments have a long-standing hatred for each other? To succeed, any means are good enough… even making a secret deal with César, the king of the opposing school.

However, cooperation between the two rivals is expected to be tumultuous. Will Tristana manage to secure a place at the high school of her dreams? Will she be able to hide her betrayal from her friends? And will she be able to resist the upsetting charm of her new ally?