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José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera (19 November 1888 – 8 March 1942) was a Cuban chess player who was the third world chess champion from 1921 to 1927. A chess prodigy, he is widely renowned for his exceptional endgame skill and speed of play. Capablanca was born in 1888 in the Castillo del Príncipe, Havana. [1]
Jose Raul Capablanca was the third world chess champion (1921-1927). He is widely accepted as one of the greatest players of all time. During an 8-year period spanning from 1916-1924, Capablanca did not lose a single tournament game!
Jan 28, 2015 · Jose Raul Capablanca is considered to be one of the greatest chess players of all time. He held a World Championship title from 1921 to 1927 until he lost it to Alexander Alekhine. Capablanca was known for his exceptional endgame skills, and ability to precisely play technical endgame positions.
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José Raúl Capablanca (born November 19, 1888, Havana, Cuba—died March 8, 1942, New York, New York, U.S.) was a chess master who won the world championship (1921) from Emanuel Lasker and lost it (1927) to Alexander Alekhine.
Jun 11, 2020 · José Raúl Capablanca was world chess champion between 1921 and 1927, when he lost the title to Alexander Alekhine in Buenos Aires. A clear favourite in that match, Capablanca strived to get a rematch against his Russian rival. Despite his efforts, he never managed to fight for the world championship again.
Nicknamed “The Human Chess Machine,” José Raúl Capablanca was born in Havana, Cuba. A true prodigy, he learned chess at age four and defeated Cuban champion Juan Corzo at 13. While attending Columbia University, he joined the Manhattan Chess Club and soon became its strongest player.
