Overview

"This is the most complete and thorough biography of Jose Raul Capablanca, one of the greatest players in the history of chess. Beginning with his family background, birth, childhood and introduction to the game in Cuba, it examines his life and play as a young man; follows his evolution as a player and rise to prominence, first as challenger and then world champion; his loss of the title to Alekhine and his efforts to recapture the championship in the last years of his too-short life. What emerges is a portrait of a complex man with far-ranging interests and concerns, in stark contrast to his robotic reputation as ""the chess machine."" Meticulously researched, utilizing many sources available only in Capablanca's home country, it puts truth to legend regarding a man who stood astride the chess world in of its most dynamic and dramatic eras. Numerous games and diagrams complement the text, as do a wealth of photographs."

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Author:   Miguel A. Sánchez
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.993kg
ISBN:  

9781476694221

ISBN 10:   1476694222
Pages:   568
Publication Date:   03 August 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Foreword by Andy Soltis Preface 1. Havana the Eldorado of Chess 2. Tadeo’s Saga 3. The Boy Prodigy 4. Champion of the Americas 5. The Prodigal Son 6. The New Conquistador 7. In Morphy’s Footsteps 8. A King in Waiting 9. The World Chess Championship, 1921 10. The Crowned King 11. Slipups at the Summit 12. More Challenges, New Triumphs 13. The World Chess Championship, 1927 14. The Eternal Challenger 15. Twilight Intermezzo 16. Smiling Again 17. The Silent Killer 18. His Last Bow Epilogue Capablanca’s Matches Appendix I: Capablanca on Four Great Predecessors (Articulos sobre sus predecesores en Crítica, 1927) Appendix II: “The Illness and Death of José Raúl Capablanca,” by Dr. Orlando ­Hernández-­Meilán, Neurologist Chapter Notes Bibliography Index of Images Index of Opponents Index of Openings (by Traditional Name) Index of Openings (by ECO Code) General Index

Reviews

“Even the most ardent Capa fan will learn something new from Sanchez’s very readable book”—Chess Life “Meticulously researched...a welcome addition...first rate...highly recommended”—IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com) “Amazing...substantial research...a nice addition to any chess library”—Huffington Post “A luxurious work and a true labor of love...remarkable and well-researched”—ChessBase “The first major biographical study of Capablanca in over 25 years”—Mind’s Eye Press “The elegant volume is both a biography, a manual of history and an excellent collection of annotated games”—Que Pasa en Venezuela

"Even the most ardent Capa fan will learn something new from Sanchez's very readable book."" - Chess Life ""Meticulously researched...a welcome addition...first rate...highly recommended."" - IM John Donaldson (JeremySilman.com) ""Amazing...substantial research...a nice addition to any chess library."" - Huffington Post ""A luxurious work and a true labor of love...remarkable and well-researched."" - ChessBase ""The first major biographical study of Capablanca in over 25 years."" - Mind's Eye Press ""The elegant volume is both a biography, a manual of history and an excellent collection of annotated games."" - Que Pasa en Venezuela"

Author Information

Miguel A. Sánchez, a journalist and historian in Cuba, also wrote several other books about Cuban contemporary history. In 2022 he was elevated to the Hall of Fame of Chess of the Americas in Mexico, which recognizes chess personalities from the three parts of the American continent, North, Central and South America. He lives in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

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