«¡Max Euwe, campeón del mundo!», de Erwin L'Ami y Paul van der Sterren (tapa dura)

This Max Euwe World Champion! by Erwin L'Ami and Paul van der Sterren is an English-language hardcover chess book that takes a fresh look at Max Euwe’s reign as World Champion after his 1935 victory. It combines chess history with annotated analysis, using historical sources, tournament results and modern engine work to give a fuller picture of Euwe’s place among the strongest players of his era.

What this book covers

When Max Euwe defeated Alexander Alechine, the result was widely seen as a surprise. This book revisits that period and tests the familiar story against the evidence, showing how the title match and the years that followed can be understood in a more balanced way.

The authors draw on period sources, tournament results and modern engine analysis to build their case. The result is a clear study of a modest player who did not seek the spotlight, yet was playing at a level that placed him among the world’s best in the mid-1930s.

Why read it?

This is a strong choice for readers who want chess history grounded in facts rather than repeated opinions. Instead of building a legend, the book presents the games, the historical context and the arguments that support one central conclusion: Max Euwe was a genuine World Champion, not just a brief footnote in chess history.

It will suit club players, coaches and collectors of chess books alike. The hardcover format also makes it a practical addition to a chess library or a thoughtful gift for a chess enthusiast.

Authors

Paul van der Sterren is a grandmaster, a two-time Dutch champion and a former Candidates participant. He is also a respected chess author, and in 2024 he received the ECF Chess Book of the Year award for In Black and White. His other books include Mindful Chess and Fundamental Chess Openings.

Erwin L'Ami is a grandmaster, a former Dutch champion and the winner of Reykjavik Open 2015. He is known as an opening specialist, a Chessable author and a valued second, having worked with players such as Veselin Topalov and Anish Giri.

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Language: English
• Binding: hardcover
• Page count: 192
• Subject: Max Euwe’s World Championship reign
• Content type: chess history and annotated analysis
• Authors: Erwin L'Ami and Paul van der Sterren