Why Capablanca Would Dominate Chess Today (This Game Proves It)

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When people debate the greatest chess player of all time, names like Fischer, Kasparov, or Carlsen usually come up first. But José Raúl Capablanca, World Champion from 1921 to 1927, had a style so accurate and effortless that he could easily dominate even in today’s computer-driven chess era.

In this video, GM Igor Smirnov will break down one of Capablanca’s most legendary games — his victory against Frank Marshall’s Marshall Attack in the Ruy Lopez.

Marshall had saved this dangerous opening novelty for 8 years, waiting for the perfect moment to unleash it. But Capablanca’s positional mastery, calm defense, and flawless technique completely dismantled the attack, proving his brilliance and timeless strength.

👉 What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ Why Capablanca’s style is still effective in modern chess
✅ How to defend against sharp gambits like the Marshall Attack
✅ The positional strategies Capablanca used to outclass even the best attackers
✅ Lessons you can apply to your own games to play more confidently and accurately

This game is a masterpiece that shows why Capablanca’s approach to chess is eternal — and why he would still be a force to reckon with if he played today.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Capablanca's Positional Rules of Chess
00:10 Jose Capablanca vs Frank Marshall
00:25 Marshall's novelty in the Ruy Lopez opening
01:54 Deadly Kingside Attack by Marshall
04:04 Capablanca points out a mistake
05:28 Insane Calculation by both players
07:05 Why Marshall waited 8 years to use this opening prep
09:24 Why Capablanca is great
10:52 Powerful defending strategy
12:01 Prophylactic move by Capablanca
15:16 Passed Pawn for the Win
16:30 Final moments of the game

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