{"product_id":"juega-como-akiba-rubinstein-jerzy-konikowski","title":"Graj jak Akiba Rubinstein - Jerzy Konikowski","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlay Like Akiba Rubinstein\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jerzy Konikowski is a Polish-language chess book that combines biography with practical analysis of one of the greatest Polish players in history. It brings Rubinstein’s legacy to life through his games, while also showing how his play shaped openings, middlegame strategy and endgame technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this book covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAkiba Rubinstein is still regarded as the finest Polish chess player of all time and one of the true classics of the game. His career unfolded in the first three decades of the twentieth century. Although he left behind relatively few theoretical writings, his influence remains visible in chess history, including opening variations that bear his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book presents both Rubinstein’s life story and the course of his career, together with \u003cstrong\u003e70 games\u003c\/strong\u003e that best illustrate his contribution to chess. It is as useful for study as it is for reading, especially if you want to analyse master-level play through planning, technique and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll find inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe games are arranged thematically, so the book works well as a cover-to-cover read or as a study aid focused on a specific part of the game. The material covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eRubinstein’s contribution to opening theory,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003estrategy and tactics in the middlegame,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eendgame technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis structure makes it easy to use the book both as a historical portrait of a great master and as a practical source of ideas for your own play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHistorical context\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRubinstein’s place in chess history is neatly captured by Garri Kasparow:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“...modern chess, which began with the Botvinnik era, took shape under the strong influence of Rubinstein’s games, and he truly deserves to be called one of the innovators.”\u003c\/em\u003eGarri Kasparow, \u003cem\u003eMoi wielcy poprzednicy\u003c\/em\u003e, vol. 1, Warsaw 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book for readers interested in chess history, classical games and learning through the work of great masters. It belongs naturally in a home chess library and also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e chess book\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerzy Konikowski\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Akiba Rubinstein\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage version:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polish\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGames included:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e openings, middlegame and endgames\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wydawnictwo RM","offers":[{"title":"Domyślny tytuł","offer_id":54171081245015,"sku":"9788384000571","price":22.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/7299\/9255\/files\/graj-jak-akiba-rubinstein-jerzy-konikowski-9788384000571.jpg?v=1785405321","url":"https:\/\/fabrykaszachow.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/graj-jak-akiba-rubinstein-jerzy-konikowski","provider":"Sunrise Chess \u0026 Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}