Jose Raul Capablanca

Jose Raul Capablanca
José Raúl Capablanca (1888–1942) was a Cuban chess grandmaster and world champion, renowned for his intuitive playing style and strategic clarity. Though primarily known for his chess prowess, he authored influential books on the game, including "My Chess Career" and "Chess Fundamentals," which are still widely respected today. Capablanca's writings emphasized simplicity and clarity, focusing on endgame techniques and positional play. His contributions to chess literature made complex strategies more accessible to players of all levels, solidifying his legacy both as a champion and an educator.

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CHAPTER I First Principles: Endings, Middle-Game and Openings The first thing a student should do, is to familiarise himself with the power of the pieces. This can best be done by learning how to accomplish quickly some of the simple mates. 1. SOME SIMPLE MATES Example 1.—The ending Rook and King against King. The principle is to drive the opposing King to the last line on any side of the board. In... more...