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.