Capablanca: A Compendium of Games, Notes, Articles, Correspondence, Illustrations and Other Rare Archival Materials on the Cuban Chess Genius Jose R

by Edward G. Winter

This compendium provides an enormous amount of documentary data, usefully organized, much of it unseen since original (and often obscure) publication. Writings are by and about Capablanca; the minute details of his life and games proceed chronologically; the controversies of his career are especially well documented. The book has an index of games and positions, an index of openings, and a general index. Also found are 26 rare photographs on glossy plates.

Genres: Chess

359 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1989

Reviews

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first chess book. Riveting read at times - talent, intrigue and the evolution of the game from a classical understanding to a game that's changed considerably through logic and computer simulations. In Capablanca's days it may have well been an "art" though it's feeling more like a "science" since his chess career. Not something I'd usually read, but very glad I did!