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A Compendium of Games, Notes, Articles, Correspondence, Illustrations and Other Rare Archival Materials on the Cuban Chess Genius José Raúl Capablanca, 1888–1942 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. Renowned chess scholar and archivist Edward Winter is the editor of the periodical Chess Notes and the reference work Word Chess Champions. He lives in Geneva, Switzerland. Reviews: “a wonderful piece of scholarship”—New in Chess; “a long and fascinating account...fascinating reading”—British Chess Magazine; “you will...marvel at [this book’s] excellence...with a sense of affection, attraction and respect for one of the great champions of all time...a scrupulously detailed historical accounting...the book is simply wonderful”—Chess Life; “everything written about, and written by the great Cuban, World Chess Literature has been assiduously rifled...unique selection of photographs”—Chess Moves; “outstanding thorough research and accuracy”—Chess; “a monumental research work...a fascinating collection of documentary, chess games and rare photos. Extremely interesting book!”—Chess Mail. Euro 56,50
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