Author: Akiba Kiwelowicz Rubinstein (1880-1961) in the authors hand
Year: 1927
Publisher: Self Written
Description:
Notebook with 72 sheets from 1927 with handwritten notes by Akiba Rubinstein on 71 sheets (of which 8 are written on two pages in German and 63 are written on one page in Hebrew) in Rubinstein's hand. Octavo (8 1/4" x 6 1/2") bound in original wrappers. First edition.
The notebook contains notes in German on the sheets about the development of the game in the opening and middle game. On the development of the principles at Nimzowitsch and Capablanca, as well as statements about a weakened pawn chain. A few sheets also contain notes in Russian.
Akiba Rubinstein (1880 - 1961) was one of the world's strongest players until 1931, was an endgame specialist and the namesake of some opening variations. He won several important tournaments, such as Carlsbad 1907 and St. Petersburg 1909. In 1931 he played his last tournament in Rotterdam and later struggled with psychological problems.
Condition: Private stamp from Rubinstein on the front flyleaf. The pages are toned, slightly stained and the bottom corner is partially edged. A few pages were torn out. The wrapper is heavily stained, faded and slightly bumped. Front cover with margins at the bottom and colored pencil markings. Rare and interesting contemporary document of chess history