Chess Fundamentals - Softcover

Capablanca, José R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 163600105X ISBN 13: 9781636001050

Publisher: Loki's Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Play to Win! Jose Raul Capablanca was one of the greatest World Chess Champions of all time! While his playing style was straightforward he played with a blazing speed and strength that had never been seen before or since. In Chess Fundamentals Capablanca gives the reader a glimpse into his thinking patterns and strategy. Perfect for any playing level. The advice and exercises herein will make anyone and everyone a stronger player.

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: Loki's Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 163600105X
• ISBN 13: 9781636001050
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 162