79 years ago: Capablanca beats Botvinnik

Jose Raul Capablanca (1888-1942), third World Champion, was a child prodigy and a legendary figure. The Cuban genius influenced many successors, from Botvinnik to Carlsen, with his positional understanding and endgame play. In this report by Prof. Nagesh Havanur we see him in a different role, as an astute chess psychologist. <a href="[Post:view_link]">It includes some amazing analysis.</a>

The chess games of Mikhail Botvinnik

The career graph and achievements of Mikhail Botvinnik, by Chesslover

Keres - Botvinnik, 1947 - Rook and Knight Endgame - Initiative and outpost for a knight

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Amazing - The 14 year old who beat Capablanca!‎ - Michail Botvinnik

Botvinnik vs Capablanca 1938 - (Piece Sacrifices)

Mikhail Botvinnik - Wikipedia

Brilliant Chess Game: Mikhail Botvinnik's Immortal vs Jose Raul Capablanca 1938 - Nimzo Indian

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