Chess Fundamentals - Hardcover

Capablanca, Jose R

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 116449340X ISBN 13: 9781164493402

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Chess Fundamentals is a book written by Jose R. Capablanca, one of the greatest chess players of all time. The book is a comprehensive guide to the rules and strategies of chess, aimed at beginners and intermediate players. It covers everything from the basic rules of the game to advanced tactics and strategies, including openings, middle game play, endgame techniques, and more. Capablanca's clear and concise writing style makes the book easy to follow, and his insights into the game are invaluable for anyone looking to improve their chess skills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Chess Fundamentals is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the game of chess.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

J.R. Capablanca was a World Chess Champion and one of the greatest players in chess history, yet he wrote very little about the game. "Chess Fundamentals, though normally for the beginning player, contains valuable insights that will benefit players at all levels of understanding, including masters. Capablanca explains:
-How to obtain and nurture a passed pawn
-How to get and keep the initiative
-Cardinal rules for rook and pawn endings
-How to attack using knight as the main force
-How to cut off enemy pieces
"Chess Fundamentals is one of the jewels of chess literature.

About the Author

Jose Capablanca was World Chess Champion from 1921-1927 and is rated as the strongest player in chess history prior to Bobby Fischer

Jose Raul Capablanca was World Chess Champion 1921-1927. According to a study by Professor Arpad Elo in his book “The Rating of Chess Players, Past and Present” ISBN 0923891277, Jose Raul Capablanca was the strongest chess player who ever lived, prior to the arrival of Bobby Fischer. José Raúl Capablanca was born November 19, 1888 in Havana, Cuba, but lived most of his life in New York City, when he was not touring the world playing in chess tournaments.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116449340X
• ISBN 13: 9781164493402
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256