Chess Fundamentals
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A king and rook working together supply the first practical lesson in José Raúl Capablanca's chess handbook. Simple mating positions establish how pieces cooperate, before the instruction turns to pawn promotion, pawn endings and control of the centre. Capablanca explains the value of restricting an opposing king and encourages beginners to practise these small positions until the handling of the pieces becomes familiar.
The contents extend this approach to the initiative, indirect attacks, middle game planning and illustrative games. In the rook and pawn analysis, alternative moves reveal how a seemingly simple ending can produce several difficult positions. Explanations distinguish a winning continuation from one that allows a draw, and the student is sometimes left to complete the solution. Players seeking a foundation in strategy can use these worked examples to connect a particular move with a general principle.
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- José Raúl Capablanca
- Pages
- 390
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Educational
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