Uncrowned Chess Champions: Akiba Rubinstein - hardcover

The best way to begin the Uncrowned Champions series is with the great Akiba Rubinstein. Whatever I do, I like to build my work on logical foundations, and therefore Akiba must be presented first. Why? Quite simply, there has never been a player in chess history who cared so persistently and profoundly about logic in chess.
Moreover, Akiba did not merely use logic to find good moves - he created chess logic itself. How? You have surely heard of centralizing and harmonizing the pieces as a fundamental strategic principle. Akiba was the first to apply this consistently.  You have also heard that pawn action should only be undertaken once the pieces are optimally placed - again, Akiba was the pioneer. And what about the famous principle of “do not rush”? Once more, Akiba was the first to embody it fully.
As we can clearly see, we are fully justified in saying that Akiba Rubinstein was the first complete chess player - the first to master chess logic in its entirety. He was the first to play clear, plain, methodical chess. No unnecessary extravagance, no reckless risk-taking, no bluffs, no wild sacrifices - none of that. Only sound, logical moves, combined with a persistent striving for centralization and harmony.
Such a chess maestro must be your number-one mentor - especially if you have not yet reached master level. Everything starts with him. Your chess education, your journey from club or café player to master, should begin with Rubinstein. He is the leading mentor for many phases of the game, especially the middlegame and the endgame.
Every proper chess education should begin with the endgame, and therefore our first chapter is devoted to Rubinstein’s endgame masterpieces. Do not worry, however - most of the games presented in this book are also excellent tools for learning endgames. The next chapter focuses on centralization, where you will learn to appreciate its immense benefits. This is followed by a chapter on various strategic concepts, helping you become familiar with the foundations presented throughout the book. I capitoli dedicati all'attività e all'armonia e, infine, alla logica e alla psicologia, concludono l'opera

• Casa editrice Thinkers Publishing
• Code 8785
• Anno 2026
• Pagine 276
• Isbn 9789493435186