Euwe Max. From My Games: 1920-1937

London: G. Bell & Sons, Ltd., 1946. — 243 p.To write a book about games played by oneself is a difficult task ; as a matter of fact, troubles begin as soon as one has decided to undertake such a work. Formerly I always eschewed the idea of preparing a selection of my own games, but gradually I became convinced that the difficulty of avoiding a subjective attitude in looking at one's own games would be compensated by the greater ease with which one could get to the heart of the matter, and by the fact that one is in a better position to explain the why and wherefore of what has happened where one's own games are concerned.And so, somewhat less than a year ago, when Mr. Reinfeld proposed the gathering together of a number of my games in a book, I felt free to forget my previous hesitation, especially as it seemed to me that collaboration with such an excellent and impartial chess author as Mr. Reinfeld would be of the greatest assistance to me in viewing my games with the necessary detachment.There is another reason why I so gladly agreed to Mr. Reinfeld's proposal. It would again give me a chance to have a pleasing "get together" with the English and American players. I have the most agreeable memories of the many contests which I have played in England, and although I have never had the privilege of participating in a tournament in the U.S.A., yet I have often had the pleasure of meeting American players.In this book, then, I have annotated 75 games selected from those I have played between 1920 and 1937, including six from my match with Dr. Alekhin in the winter of last year.I am indebted to Mr. Reinfeld for the introductory remarks which will be found at the beginning of each game and in which, it seems to me, he admirably summarises the salient points of the game, and the more important aspects from which it may be studied.I hope that this work may have a favourable reception, and any criticism or comment will be gratefully received. Amsterdam, 1938. M. EUWE