José Raúl Capablanca
Endgame technique and effortless positional play from the third World Champion.
Signature Games
José Raúl Capablanca vs Frank Marshall
New York 1918 · Tournament · Result: 1-0
Capablanca calmly refutes the Marshall Attack, showcasing precise defense and counterattack.
Emanuel Lasker vs José Raúl Capablanca
Havana 1921 · World Championship, Game 10 · Result: 0-1
A smooth positional victory on the way to winning the World Championship title.
José Raúl Capablanca vs Savielly Tartakower
New York 1924 · Tournament · Result: 1-0
A classic endgame lesson where Capablanca converts a small advantage with perfect technique.