Josep Tolosa facts for kids

Josep Tolosa, a famous Catalan doctor and chess expert.

Josep Tolosa i Carreras (born November 20, 1846, in Girona – died April 28, 1916, in Barcelona) was a talented person from Catalonia, Spain. He was a doctor, a writer, and a very good chess player.

Josep Tolosa learned a lot about chess from his teacher, Joan Carbó i Batlle. Later, Josep Tolosa became a teacher himself. He taught chess to other famous players like Josep Paluzie i Lucena and Valentí Marín i Llovet. He was also a member of popular chess clubs, like the Café del Recreo and Cafè Anglès. These clubs were places where chess players could meet, play, and learn from each other.

His Writings and Chess Work

Josep Tolosa was known for his many writings about chess. He shared his knowledge in different publications and books.

Articles and Publications

• He wrote articles for a publication called Teoría y práctica del ajedrez in 1867. This means he shared his ideas about how to play chess.
• He also wrote for La Ilustración in 1883, which was another important publication.
• From 1904 to 1905, he contributed articles to the Sportsmen's Club.

Books About Chess

• In 1892, he published a book in Paris called Traité analytique du probleme d'échecs. This book was all about chess problems, which are special puzzles in chess.
• He also wrote a book named Ruy López. This book was published in Barcelona between 1896 and 1899. The title refers to a famous chess opening strategy.

See also

In Spanish: Josep Tolosa para niños