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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!
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]
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May 22, 2021 · Playing strength and style. As an adult, Capablanca lost only 34 serious games. He was undefeated from February 10, 1916, when he lost to Oscar Chajes in the New York 1916 tournament, to March 21, 1924, when he lost to Richard Réti in the New York International tournament.
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.
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.
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.
GM Jose Raul Capablanca. * 1888 (53) † 08.03.1942. Milos Petronic. Dubai (1986) Birthyear. 1888. Deathday. 08.03.1942.
The world chess champion from 1921 to 1927 and one of the greatest natural chess players who ever lived, José Capablanca never read chess books or studied chess openings. His legend began when, at age four, he giggled at his father's poor move in a chess match.
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.
