Chess Fundamentals - Jose Raul Capablanca Jose Capablanca's classic instructional manual Chess Fundamentals first appeared in 1921, the year he defeated Emanuel Lasker for the world championship title. This handbook is packed with timeless advice on different aspects of practical play and illustrated by Capablanca's own games. This edition also benefits from new colour board illustrations. The Blue Book of Chess - Howard Staunton The 1910 edition of one of the first comprehensive chess guidebooks, composed by one of the greatest chess masters of the 19th century. Includes details of numerous historic games and strategies.