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What was José Raúl Capablanca's nationality?

  • Cuban

  • Russian

  • Spanish

  • American

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Cuban chess prodigy José Raúl Capablanca is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in chess history. A chess prodigy, Capablanca learned the game at the age of four and rapidly rose to prominence, becoming World Chess Champion in 1921 at the young age of 33. During his reign as World Champion, Capablanca was known for his exceptional positional play and his mastery of endgames.
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