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One of the best chess players ever, J.R. Capablanca won the World Chess Championship, although he wrote very little about the game. Despite being primarily aimed at beginners, Chess Fundamentals offers insightful information that may be used by players of all skill levels, even masters. As stated in Capablanca

How to get a passed pawn and care for it
How to take the lead and maintain it
Rules for rook and pawn endings in the cardinal system
How to launch an attack utilising a knight as the primary force 
Methods for removing enemy parts
One of the gems in the chess literature can be found in Chess Fundamentals.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRYFVBC4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ DLB Press (January 9, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 9, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 437 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
Reviewer: Mike Powers
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: “Chess Fundamentals” meets all my criteria for what an instructional chess book should be:
Review: Finally! I found a Kindle version of a chess book that is truly outstanding in every way: “Chess Fundamentals” by José Raul Capablanca. It meets all my criteria for what an instructional chess book should be:1. A recognized authority on chess wrote it. Capablanca (1888-1942) was one of the greatest players of all time – an international Grandmaster and world chess champion from 1921 to 1927. It is said that, as an adult, he only lost 34 competitive chess games during his career.2. “Chess Fundamentals” is intended for players just like me: someone who may only possess average chess playing skills, but who is dedicated to improving my game. This book covers such topics as: simple mates, finding winning positions in the middle-game, general strategy of the opening, attacking with and without knights, end-game strategies, and many more. I find this book is excellent not only for beginners, but also for more experienced "club" players.3. “Chess Fundamentals” is a very well written book. Capablanca writes with an easygoing style that is clear, unambiguous, and easy to comprehend. He doesn’t overload readers with confusing chess terminology or boring anecdotes about games he has either played or observed. He does provide many games that illustrate his points and serve as excellent examples of how to play better.4. “Chess Fundamentals” has several features that are especially noteworthy. First, it incorporates algebraic notion, which didn’t exist in Capablanca’s day. This makes the book very easy to understand for current-day readers. Second, there are plenty of large, colorful, and easy-to-read diagrams throughout the book. (It’s the first Kindle-based chess book I’ve seen with decent diagrams.) Third, the print is large and easy to read.Even though “Chess Fundamentals” was originally published in 1921, it never seems dated. In his writing, Capablanca stresses fundamentals of chess that are universal and timeless. In the short time I’ve had this book, I have learned a lot from it. I use it with my computer chess software in order to review and analyze the principles that Capablanca teaches. I think my game is already getting better as a result.“Chess Fundamentals” by José Raul Capablanca is undoubtedly one of the best chess books I’ve ever read. Most highly recommended.

Reviewer: ItsRichard
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Chess has taught me lessons usful in life this is one of my core books.
Review: I have been playing chess for about 57 years. I discovered this book many years ago. It is written with a clarity that is very rare.Look into the mind of a genius and experience simplicity . . . I give this book to all my chess playing friends and those who only have some skill.Its a must have for all chess players at all levels of play. Raúl Capablanca know as the Chess machine as a International Grand master he lost 1 game in 10 years of tournament play. In my mind he might be the greatest chess player ever . . I suggest learning all you can about the man he has a very interesting story to tell . From womanizer to a good husband who didn't even own a chess set . . they don't make em like that any more . .Look for his other book .. written by his wife and a collaborator after his passi8ng . ." Clarity is born from honesty "

Reviewer: Skippy 01
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A fair price for (mostly) good diagrams.
Review: I preferred this edition of Chess Fundamentals to others that cost a dollar less, because this one has clear diagrams that look well on a computer screen. I figured, in reading this book of hundreds of pages, I'm going to spend a lot of time looking at those diagrams; it might as well be a pleasant experience.There is one botched diagram, Example 17, where a white queen is shown as black. The error is unfortunate but so absurd it causes no confusion. (The position is the seventh move of a standard opening, and the queen is still on d1.)Other than that I got what I paid for and I'm happy with it.

Reviewer: Kelsy Jean White
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Jose Raoul Capablanca--Does anything more need to be said?
Review: Like Reformed theologian Karl Barth, I love listening to Mozart. There is something about his work that is other-worldly. He is so talented, gifted, far above the realm of mere mortals that listening to his work stirs something in the soul. Capablanca was a rare genius on the chess board. Playing over his games one senses, even if only slightly, the crystal clear clarity he must have possessed in understanding any given position. To work through his games is an education, not given by too many other chess-masters. To read his little book here is also an education. It seems elementary, simple, almost "See Dick and Jane Run--ish." But to go over it, is still to be taught by a master, even if one thinks that they know how to read, or to play chess, already.

Reviewer: Tito Vasquez
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Diferente notacion del tablero
Review: La notación de cada punto del tablero es diferente al actual y es difícil entenderlo. No lo recomiendo para un principiante en este deporte

Reviewer: David A. Youngblood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I bought the older version
Review: I read too many bad reviews about the newer version, so I bought the old and used version just like I had found in a Library. It is a shame that people believe that they are improving the Author by side stepping and writing what they want, and that is exactly what the bad reviews on the new and improved version seemed to be; so I stuck with this older version, and it feels like gold in my hand because it is from Jose Capablanca the way HE WROTE IT, and it is before people messed it up. Some reviews say that the New Version is an Abomination. So I feel privileged of owning the old and original version!

Reviewer: Esref Eskinat
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent introduction, poor kindle edition
Review: This was the first chess book I had read (well over 35 years ago). When I browse through it I still see wonderful insights, things I could not understand then. Capablanca is one of the greatest players of the game, his writing is a good match to his play. You should be warned that this is not a very easy book, but it definitely repays study. I was delighted to see it as a kindle book.Unfortunately the kindle edition has no diagrams, which makes it totally useless. Besides the use of the outdated English notation in the text is difficult to follow.

Reviewer: Erik 808
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must own for any chess player
Review: Love it! Book arrived in great condition. Even came with a nice book mark which was a nice surprise. Beautiful vintage copy written by one of the greatest grandmasters of all time. Content still relevant today. Highly recommended picking up a copy if you can.

Reviewer: Toninhobarbosa
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Não há como comentar.ou gosta ou não gosta.

Reviewer: François Bedos
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: L'ouvrage comprend 10 pages totalement illisibles.

Reviewer: JJ Carl Smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The information is excellent but also dated in that modern chess theory has evolved. The basic information always remains the same but its application will change.

Reviewer: Frida Martínez
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A la mala aprendí que no debo comprar libros de ajedrez en este formato. Todas las imágenes se pierden.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: it meets expectation for intermediate level players. it is good to know conventional chess notations earlier. this helps to ramp little faster. good to have a chess board and think as experimenting own the steps.