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Play Like Jose Raul Capablanca

Play Like Jose Raul Capablanca

Find the moves from Capablanca's greatest games!

Jose Raul Capablanca was the third World Champion and held the title from 1921 - 1927. He was known for his speed of play and amazing endgame skills. Despite that reputation, Capablanca was also a strong attacker. Follow along and find the moves Capablanca played in five of his best games. Start winning like Capablanca today!

Here is what you will learn:

  • Find a brilliant combination to defeat Jaffe!
  • Find a deep strategy to shut down Winter's bishop!
  • Check out how Capablanca was one of the most dominant champions that chess has ever seen!

Play Like Capablanca; Capablanca vs Jaffe

Charles Jaffe was a contemporary of Capablanca, and one of the top American players of his day. That said, he wasn't quite at Capablanca's level.
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Play Like Capablanca: Capablanca vs Janowski

David Janowski was on of the top players of the early 20th century. He scored well against the top players of the 1800s but always struggled against Capablanca.
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Play Like Capablanca: Bernstein vs Capablanca

Ossip Bernstein was one of the best players in the World in the early 20th century. However, Capablanca beat him three times without a loss.
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Play Like Capablanca: Capablanca vs Villegas

Benito Villegas was a champion of Argentina and competed in many international tournaments. In this game from 1914 Capablanca used tactics to force a winning ending.
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Play Like Capablanca: Winter vs Capablanca

William Winter was a two time British chess champion. In this game Capablanca trapped his opponent's bishop and then forced a win on the other side of the board.
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