1902, Havana. |
At the age of 13 Capablanca defeated J. Korso (+ 4, - 3, = 6) and became the Champion of Cuba. |
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1911, San Sebastian. |
Capablanca's international debut. The sensational victory: 9.5 points out of 14. |
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The World Championship Matches: |
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1921, Havana. |
Lasker - Capablanca. Capablanca won with the score of 9 : 5 (+ 4, - 0, = 10) and became the 3-d World Champion in the history of chess. |
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1927, Buenos Aires. |
Capablanca - Alekhine. After the stubborn struggle Capablanka lost his World Champion's title. The score was 15,5 : 18,5 (+ 3, - 6, = 25). |
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"The Capablanca's play has a fascinating artistic influence. In it, the tendency to simplicity prevails, and in that simplicity there is a unique beauty of pure profundity." (M. Botvinnik, the 6-th |
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