Luis Ramírez de Lucena was a Spanish chess player and author, born around 1465. He is best known for his work titled Repetición de Amores, published in 1497, which is one of the earliest known books on chess. This book not only provided insights into the game but also included various strategies and tactics that were innovative for its time. Lucena is often credited with popularizing chess in Spain and influencing the development of the game in Europe. His contributions laid the groundwork for future chess literature and helped establish chess as a respected intellectual pursuit during the Renaissance.