Jose Raul Capablanca

Miguel A. Sánchez, a journalist and historian in Cuba, also wrote several other books about Cuban contemporary history. In 2022 he was elevated to the Hall of Fame of Chess of the Americas in Mexico, which recognizes chess personalities from the three parts of the American continent, North, Central and South America. He lives in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

“Even the most ardent Capa fan will learn something new from Sanchez’s very readable book”—Chess Life

• Table of ContentsForeword by Andy SoltisPreface1. Havana the Eldorado of Chess2. Tadeo’s Saga3. The Boy Prodigy4. Champion of the Americas5. The Prodigal Son6. The New Conquistador7. In Morphy’s Footsteps8. A King in Waiting9. The World Chess Championship, 192110. The Crowned King11. Slipups at the Summit12. More Challenges, New Triumphs13. The World Chess Championship, 192714. The Eternal Challenger15. Twilight Intermezzo16. Smiling Again17. The Silent Killer18. His Last BowEpilogueCapablanca’s MatchesAppendix I: Capablanca on Four Great Predecessors(Articulos sobre sus predecesores en Crítica, 1927)Appendix II: “The Illness and Death of José Raúl Capablanca,” by Dr. Orlando ­Hernández-­Meilán, NeurologistChapter NotesBibliographyIndex of ImagesIndex of OpponentsIndex of Openings (by Traditional Name)Index of Openings (by ECO Code)General Index