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Chess was his mother tongue.' Richard RtiUndoubtedly one of the strongest players the games has ever seen, the Cuban master Jos Raul Capablanca (18881942) was renowned for his lightningquick chess comprehension, faultless judgment, and nearly unrivaled endgame skill, qualities which enabled him to win and retain the World Championship from 1921 to 1927.His remarkable talent is evident in this superbly annotated treasury of 113 of his greatest games, regarded as one of the classics of chess literature. Study 'the chess machine' in action against a host of the world's finest layers, including Marshall, Alekhine, Nimzovich, Dr. Lasjer, Bogolyubov, Tartakower, Marocsy, Euwe, Colle, ZnoskoBorovsky, and many others. Although he claimed to have learned more from his losses than his victories, Capablanca was seldom in a position to benefit from defeat. In a career that spanned over 40 years, he lost only 36 serious games.Capablanca's success was largely due to his enormous natural talent for the game. He disliked learning chess from books and was seldom inclined to prepare for a match. He simply played. And when he did, he made it seem easy. His best games are models of beauty, economy, clarity, and imagination.Now chess players can study his incredible prowess in this superb games collection, which also contains a revealing biography of Capablanca, his tournament and match record, and an Index of Openings. Any chess player will derive great satisfaction from this book, whether he studies the games for sheer pleasure or to increase his playing skill.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'The Immortal Games of Capablanca'? A: The author of 'The Immortal Games of Capablanca' is Fred Reinfeld.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Immortal Games of Capablanca' published? A: The book was published on November 24, 2011.
- Q: What is the main focus of this chess book? A: The main focus of the book is to provide a collection of 113 of José Raul Capablanca's greatest chess games, along with annotations and a biography.
- Q: Is there any information about Capablanca's biography included? A: Yes, the book includes a revealing biography of José Raul Capablanca, detailing his chess career and achievements.
- Q: Can this book help improve my chess skills? A: Yes, studying the annotated games in this book can help players improve their chess skills by learning from Capablanca's strategies and techniques.
- Q: Does the book contain an index of openings? A: Yes, the book contains an index of openings used in the games.
- Q: What is unique about Capablanca's playing style? A: Capablanca was known for his exceptional chess comprehension, judgment, and endgame skill, making his games models of beauty and clarity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in chess? A: While the book is a classic and valuable resource for all chess players, beginners may benefit from additional instructional materials to fully understand the advanced strategies presented.