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←Back to masters listJosé Raúl Capablanca
José Raúl Capablanca
Born
1888-11-19 / 1888-11-06The exact date is disputed; both versions are shown.
Died
1942-03-08
Countries
Cuba
Champion
World Chess Champion
Also known as
J. R. CapablancaJose Raul Capablanca
Favourite openings
- D30Queen's Gambit Declined: Capablanca Variationas Black · Named after the player
- E16Queen's Indian Defense: Capablanca Variationas Black · Named after the player
- C60Ruy Lopezwith both colours · Signature opening
- B18Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variationas Black · Signature opening
- D30Queen's Gambit Declinedwith both colours · Signature opening
- C00French Defensewith both colours · In the repertoire
- E20Nimzo-Indian Defenseas Black · In the repertoire