A Primer of Chess, Jose R. Capablanca, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2002, 0156028077, 9780156028073, 288 pages. A basic manual of chess by the master JosГ© Raul Capablanca, regarded as one of the half dozen greatest players ever. Capablanca was noted especially for his technical mastery, and in this book he explains the fundamentals as no one else could. Diagrams.. Chess , Harry Golombek, Hubert Phillips, 1963, Games, 434 pages. Judgment and planning in chess , Max Euwe, 1967, Games, 190 pages. Lessons In Chess Strategy , , , , . Ultimas lecciones [de ajedrez] , JosГ© RaГєl Capablanca, , Games, 116 pages. How Not to Play Chess , Eugene A. Znosko-Borovsky, EvgeniД• Aleksandrovich Znosko-BorovskiД•, 1961, Games, 119 pages. One of the outstanding chess expositors of the 20th century presents the basis of analysis in a disarmingly simple way. Sticking to a few well-chosen examples, he shows how to .... 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Chess for Fun & Chess for Blood , Edward Lasker, 1962, Games, 224 pages. Chess as art and recreation; checkmating combinations, endgame play, strategic principles, more. Full details and analysis of author's famous game with Emanuel Lasker. 94 .... Former world champion Jose Capablanca's introduction to chess, available for the first time in English in algebraic notation, is an ideal first chess book for players of all ages. In systematic fashion, Capablanca lucidly explains the rules and basic principles of this fascinating game, and illustrates these with a wide range of practical examples. Topics covered include: the game, the pieces, their moves and object; improving your game; elementary opening principles and much more. After capturing the world championship in 1921, Capablanca was for a time regarded as practically invincible. Although he surprisingly lost his title to Alexander Alekhine in 1927, Capablanca remained a leading player until his death in New York in 1942. (5 11/16' X 8 1/4', 149 pages, illustrations) Jos+ Raoul Capablanca (1888-1942) was the World Chess Champion from 1921-1927. He is considered by many to be the finest natural players of all time--he lost only one game between 1914 and 1924. A member of the Chess Hall of Fame, he is honored by an annual tournament held in his name in Havana, Cuba, his home country. Although originally written as an introduction to chess - and for which it is still quite useful - it also is an opportunity for intermediate players to read the great Capablanca's annotations to twelve games he played against some of the strongest players ever known. We spend a lot of time studying chess books by modern masters and grandmasters and neglect the ideas of a chessplayer regarded for a time as practically invincible. An inexpensive, interesting primer that will repay study for players like myself (ELO 2023) and lesser rated. Without question, this is the one book for a beginner to get. The book not only is written by what some consider to be the greatest chess player ever, it offers a ton of excellent advice. Capablanca shows what to do in the opening, middlegame and endgame. The end of the book offers his best games for instructional purposes. The best part of the book is his excellent advice and honesty. He does not hide knowledge from the reader. He is open and candid about everything. For example, some have wondered how Capablanca became so good. The answer is in this book. He writes that one should play over the games and examples in the book, and think of similar positions himself and keep going over this again and again. This is the "secret" to Capablancas success as he writes in the book;practice, practice and more practice. That is the key to chess wizadry. This book is excellent because it teaches the truth about chess mastery. It takes the reader from begginner to chess master and beyond. A great, great book. That pretty sums this book up.I have found this book to be easy to follow as well as very insightful. Capablanca was a world class chess champion, but his terminology for this work is far from aloof. It is down to earth and to the point.He goes over rules, opening moves, middle game and ending. His points on strategy are priceless. I highly recommend this book to any beginner; it will improve your game - fast! They called him the "chess machine." It's said (don't know if it's true) that he was never checkmated. This is doubtless because he always resigned when he saw it coming! Ha! A smooth operator who was appointed Cuba's Goodwill Ambassador. This book was published 14 years after his previous effort, "Chess Fundamentals," which is still considered a masterwork. advantage attack average player B X B B X Kt B X P Bishop Black King Black pieces Black plays Black Q Black to move Black to play Black's move Black's position castling defence end game exchange expert force International Masters Tournament isolated Pawn J. R. Capablanca DIAGRAM K's side King's side Knight Kt B3 Kt Kt Kt Q Kt X Kt Kt X P mate Max Euwe middle game move Black Nimzovitsch obtain passed Pawn Pawn formation play Kt Position after Black's Position after White's principles Q B P Q Kt Q X B Q X P QKt Q2 Queen queen's gambit queen's gambit declined R X P ch R X R Rook Ruy Lopez student text move thing tion variation White Black White King White Pawn White plays White to move White to play Capablanca goes into intimate detail with his thorough, yet easy-to-follow explanation to chess, including tips on improving your game and general chess guidelines. Perfect for those just getting started, it also features diagrams of actual positions reached in tournament games by world-class chess players. A must have! Book Description: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, United States, 2002. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 203 x 132 mm. Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. One of the great chess masters of all time provides a systematic guide that tells the beginner how to become an accomplished chess player. Bookseller Inventory # APC9780156028073 Book Description: Paperback. Book Condition: New. 132mm x 18mm x 203mm. Paperback. A basic manual of chess by the master José Raul Capablanca, regarded as one of the half dozen greatest players ever. Capablanca was noted especially for hi.Shipping may be from our UK, US or Australian warehouse depending on stock availability. This item is printed on demand. 288 pages. 0.340. Bookseller Inventory # 9780156028073 Book Description: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, 1977. Trade Paperback. Book Condition: Very Good. Reprint. The famous systematic introduction to chess by one of the great players of all time. Pictorial wraps, 281 pp., 189 diagrams. Minimal wear, clean throughout, tight binding. Bookseller Inventory # 011823 Book Description: Harvest / Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1977., 1977. Book Condition: Very Good. 281 pages. 1st Harvest printing / edition. Trade paperback. Diagrams. Very Good. Bright tight and clean. Thin spine reading crease. Small stain bottom rear corner with little to no effect to the pages. No names, marks or tears. ISBN: 0156739003 'Systematic Instruction from beginning to advanced levels by one of the great players of all time'. Bookseller Inventory # A-176161 Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. 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