My Chess Career
My Chess Career by J. R. Capablanca is an annotated edition published by Hardinge Simpole in 2003, featuring 236 pages in English. This work presents the experiences of the Cuban chess master as he made his mark on the European chess scene, detailing his significant victories and encounters with renowned players. The book highlights Capablanca’s early triumph at San Sebastian in 1911 and his notable performance at St Petersburg in 1914, where he secured second place behind Lasker.
Readers will find a detailed account of 35 chess games, each annotated by Capablanca himself, providing insights into his strategies and thought processes. The annotations reflect a blend of praise and critique, offering a unique perspective on the games and the players involved. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in chess, biography, and the cultural significance of the sport, particularly within the Hispanic and Latino communities.
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The seminal work of the Cuban genius who repeated the exploits of Morphy, suddenly bursting onto the European scene and annihilating the great masters who had hitherto dominated the international arena. This book captures the magic of Capablanca’s early victory at San Sebastian 1911 and his second place – bowing only to Lasker – at St Petersburg 1914. All in all, 35 games are annotated by Capablanca in person with remarkable objectivity – bestowing praise and hurling criticism as and when required.
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