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Quote by Jose Raul Capablanca

“In order to improve your game you must study the endgame before everything else; for, whereas the endings can be studied and mastered by themselves, the middlegame and the opening must be studied in relation to the endgame.”

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Jose Raul Capablanca

Jose Raul Capablanca, known as the 'Chess King', was one of the greatest chess players of the early 20th century. Born on November 19, 1888, and passing away on March 8, 1942, Capablanca was renowned for his exceptional skill and elegant playing style. He represented Cuba in numerous international chess competitions and achieved remarkable success, becoming the World Chess Champion in 1921 and holding the title for 15 years. His games were characterized by intelligence and creativity, leaving a profound impact on the development of chess. As a great player, Capablanca was also an elegant artist, whose style and strategies are still admired by chess enthusiasts today. more

“Endings of one rook and pawns are about the most common sort of endings arising on the chess board. Yet though they do occur so often, few have mastered them thoroughly. They are often of a very difficult nature, and sometimes while apparently very simple they are in reality extremely intricate.”

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Book:Chess Fundamentals

Source: Chess Fundamentals

“The best way to learn endings, as well as openings, is from the games of the masters.”

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Author:Jose Raul Capablanca

“The winning of a pawn among good players of even strength often means the winning of the game.”

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Book:Chess Fundamentals

Source: Chess Fundamentals

“The king, which during the opening and middlegame stage is often a burden because it has to be defended, becomes in the endgame a very important and aggressive piece, and the beginner should realize this, and utilize his king as much as possible.”