Capablanca/Hansen: My Chess Career: Capablanca's Best Games from 1901-1919 - Expanded & Updated Edition

Autor: Capablanca, José Raúl; Hansen, Carsten
Verlag / Hersteller: CarstenChess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: hardcover
Seiten: 201

Capablanca's Rise to Greatness: 35 Annotated Games from His Early Career

José Raúl Capablanca's My Chess Career documents the Cuban master's emergence as one of the world's strongest players before his ascent to the World Championship. This expanded edition presents thirty-five of his finest games from 1901 to 1919, each annotated by Capablanca himself.

The new edition, prepared by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen, corrects earlier errors and deepens the analysis with modern insight. Advanced and ambitious players gain access to the strategic and tactical principles that defined Capablanca's early dominance.

Highlights

• Thirty-five of Capablanca's best games spanning his rise from prodigy to grandmaster
• Original annotations by Capablanca, enriched with updated commentary and historical context
• Comprehensive revision by FIDE Master Carsten Hansen incorporating modern analysis
• Coverage of opening theory, middlegame strategy, and endgame technique across real positions
• Study material for advanced players seeking to understand the foundations of modern chess

A classic game collection expanded for contemporary study.

FAQ

What does this edition add compared to earlier versions of Capablanca's My Chess Career?
The expanded edition corrects errors from previous printings and provides deeper, modernized analysis alongside Capablanca's original annotations. FIDE Master Carsten Hansen has added significant new commentary and contextual information to enhance understanding of the games.

Which period of Capablanca's career do these games cover?
The collection spans 1901 to 1919, documenting his development from prodigy through strong emerging player to grandmaster, concluding just before his world championship match against Emanuel Lasker.

Is this book suitable for club-level players?
The book is designed primarily for advanced and professional players. Readers benefit most from solid understanding of opening principles, middlegame tactics, and endgame technique, making it most rewarding for experienced competitors.