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Capa's Knights in Buenos Aires

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Updated: Oct 2, 2007, 3:01 PM | 5 | Amazing Games

In 1914, Jose Capablanca travelled to South America for several exhibition games.  In Buenos Aires, he played the best chess players in the city and won all his games.  Here is a charming miniature in which Capa played the Four Knights Defense, ending with a mating finish. 

 


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