José Raúl Capablanca World Chess Hall of Fame

(1888-1942) World Chess Hall of Fame Inducted 2001 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. He had a particular talent for rapid chess, defeating World Champion Emanuel Lasker in 1906. He eventually withdrew from Columbia to focus on chess. His skill in rapid chess lent itself to simultaneous exhibitions.

José Raúl Capablanca World Chess Hall of Fame

Alexander Alekhine, World Champion, Grandmaster, Chess Genius

▷ Capablanca, a genius and his ideal of chess

▷ Capablanca, a genius and his ideal of chess

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