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In which year did Capablanca become world chess champion?

  • 1918

  • 1921

  • 1925

  • 1929

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In 1921, the chess world witnessed a significant shift when José Raúl Capablanca claimed the title of World Chess Champion. This Cuban prodigy defeated the reigning champion, Emanuel Lasker, solidifying his position as one of the greatest chess minds of all time. Capablanca's triumph marked the beginning of an era where his strategic dominance and exceptional endgame technique became legendary.
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