Jose raul capablanca biography of donald
Jose raul capablanca biography of donald
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José Raúl Capablanca
Cuban chess player (–)
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Capablanca and the second or maternal family name is Graupera.
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| Full&#;name | José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera |
| Country | Cuba |
| Born | ()19 November Havana, Captaincy General of Cuba, Spanish Empire |
| Died | 8 March () (aged&#;53) New York City, US |
| World Champion | – |
José Raúl Capablanca y Graupera (19 November – 8 March ) was a Cuban chess player who was the third world chess champion from to A chess prodigy, he is widely renowned for his exceptional endgame skill and speed of play.
Capablanca was born in in the Castillo del Príncipe, Havana.[1] He beat Cuban champion Juan Corzo in a match on 17 November , two days before his 13th birthday.[2][3] His victory over Frank Marshall in a match earned him an invitation to the San Sebastián tournament, which he won ahead of players suc