The Primus! | Botvinnik vs Capablanca | Moscow 1936.

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Mikhail Botvinnik vs Jose Raul Capablanca
Moscow (1936), Moscow URS, rd 7, May-22
English Opening: Agincourt Defense. Catalan Defense (A14)
1. Nf3 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. g3 b6 4. Bg2 Bb7 5. O-O c5 6. b3 Nc6 7. Bb2 Be7 8. Nc3 O-O 9. d4 Nd4 10. Nd4 Bg2 11. Kg2 cd4 12. Qd4 Qc7 13. e4 Rad8 14. Rad1 Qb7 15. f3 Ne8 16. Rd2 f5 17. Rfd1 Bg5 18. Rd3 Bf6 19. e5 Be7 20. Qf2 Rf7 21. Qd2 Bb4 22. a3 Bf8 23. Ne2 Nc7 24. Nf4 g6 25. h4 b5 26. cb5 Qb5 27. Rc1 Qb7 28. Rc7 Qc7 29. Ne6 de6 30. Rd8 f4 31. g4 Qe7 32. Kh3 Qb7 33. Qd3 Kg7 34. b4 a5 35. b5 a4 36. g5 Bc5 37. Rd6 Bd6 38. ed6 Kf8 39. Bf6 Ke8 40. Be7 Rf5 41. Qc3 Kd7 42. b6 Qc6 43. Qg7 Qf3 44. Kh2 Qg3 45. Kh1 Qh4 46. Kg1 Qe1 47. Kh2 Kc6 48. Qb2 Rd5 49. Qc2 Kb5
Following the successes in international tournaments of Moscow (1925) and Moscow (1935), Nikolai Vasilyevich Krylenko again sought to stun the chess world and the Soviet Union with a third international event between Soviet masters and their foreign counterparts. This time, however, he conceived of a more rigorous format, with the ten players (five Soviets and five foreigners) in a double round robin competition. The lineup was impressive, with Capablanca and Lasker being invited back a third time to compete in Moscow, in addition to the previous year's winners, Botvinnik and Flohr. The tournament was held in Moscow's famous Hall of Columns from May 14 to June 8. Capablanca's near flawless accuracy and superiority in the endgame proved to be instrumental in winning first prize by a full point over the future world champion Botvinnik. Lasker, who had always finished ahead of his successor to the crown in prior tournaments, started out strongly, but at 67 years of age he became fatigued more easily and his performance suffered during the second cycle. The tournament brought immense excitement and interest, both to the citizens of the Soviet Union and to the greater world at large. Capablanca's first place was to be one of the last successes against the Soviet Chess School before the triumph of Robert James Fischer 36 years later. It was also the last hurrah for Krylenko, the founder and organizer of the tournament. He was arrested in January 1938, tried and executed later that year.
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[@Crazeyfor67]

Capablanca's defense and then counter attack is a joy to watch. Thanks again agamator.

[@SebyNeg]

Damn Capablanca really was a monster, awesome game🙂

[@ebwholesaler]

- " I ask for mineral water, they brought me Vodka... How can i play a good game without my (hips!) concentratio.... (Falls off seat) " (Botvinnik)

[@checazz]

It's funny how you are trying to hide the 200k tshirt behind the mic xD Anyway, congrats and good luck with the stream, I'll be there ;)

[@roberttschaefer]

Capablanca refused to cede any advantages; it seemed like every single move throughout the middle game contained an ingenious threat… one after another after another. And then all of those king moves toward the end! The best way to eliminate a kingside mating attack? Just march your king over to the queenside like a boss! Wow. Absolutely stunning, brilliant creativity.

[@joelperlstein1255]

Capablanca knew no opening theory or how the pieces even moved during this game.

[@hq3473]

He probably learned some theory while he was the Champ, but forgot it all again by 1930s!

[@PP1969GR]

lol

[@epicmeerkat1677]

It’s 1930, nobody used theory back then, you just did what looked best

[@michaelmassaro4375]

@@epicmeerkat1677that sounds like how I play 😅I have some success so I must be doing something right but I’m sure they must’ve had books and stuff with theories etc

[@danielom8446]

a thoroughly human game, made more beautiful by its flaws

[@pattabiramans]

The best way to not lose a game against Capablanca was not to play the endgame with him

[@shreejitparmar339]

True 🤣

[@vagabond7684]

Andrew tang joined your arena, this is insane So many strong players have participated 😁

[@MrSupernova111]

Damn it! I missed it!!!

[@gladJonas]

do another rashid game!

[@claytonbenignus4688]

J. R. Capablanca is on the Right. The Lady on the left is probably Gloria Simoni Betancourt, Capablanca's second wife. Capablanca learned late in life that One Woman is Enough Trouble for any Man as his Divorce Proceedings led to a Heart Attack. After all, isn't facing Michael Botvinnik over a Chess Board Enough Trouble?

[@kingsgambit7098]

Studying the opening before the endgame is like trying to win without knowing how to checkmate.

[@VenerabilisBeda]

Genius Capablanca

[@jessicafischerqueen]

Capablanca and his wife Olga Capablanca Clark - though I can't be sure which is on the left or right?

[@lory.K85]

cabapkanca and his doughter

[@Prasen1729]

You are right. Botvinik missed the checkmate using Queen and Bishop. Wow !

[@WannesMalfait]

Agad, please use a less stressful time format.😂😂

[@kasperpiskorski6801]

What?

[@jakubwirecki4213]

Kasper Piskorski tourtunament is 2+0

[@maxsteiner1964]

I dont understand.

[@noone-qu5ec]

Ithink he's pertaining to the stream

[@VictorUdd]

I think he means that agad speaks fast

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Incredible Endgame the errors by Botonivik costly Casablanca taking full advantage Brilliant counterplay Great Game by Both players I think of games I saw between Ding and Ian I’m not so sure their games could match games like this for excitement Much Thanks Agadmator

[@MrSupernova111]

Even with the mistake(s) from Capablanca this is one of my favorite games of his. Very good analysis! Thank you!

[@alexfish3070]

Congratulations on 200k! Soon enough you'll hit 1 million, I'm sure of it!

[@alexandermirck2503]

Do u remember this?

[@natasdabsi1138]

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[@siddharthjain8526]

This is one of great games by young Botvinnik..a couple of winning chances against the world champion Capablanca

[@michaelmassaro4375]

I thought so too both played exceptionally well in this game a few mistakes but brilliant

[@raveendrank.n.3449]

Photo challenge capablanca

[@rajrathore2861]

Hey agadmator! Can you please consider changing the time format in today's stream 2+1 or 2+2? #suggestion Anyway, please consider streaming more frequently (maybe even weekly) if you can :)

[@MrSupernova111]

I'm sure a lot of people would like that but 1+0 is the standard format for good reason. I can play up to 70+ moves in 1+0 time control and often win with checkmate (in a lot less moves). I honestly think that 2+inc is an eternity for lots of bullet players. The games could go on a very long time. My point is I don't think its a good format for a bullet tournament. I understand that in an event with many class A or title players its seemingly impossible to come up with good replies but I'm sure a lot of bullet players feel the way I do. EDIT: I can't remember if the tournament by Agad is 1+0 or 2+0 but the point about the increments is the same. Good day!

[@shillongmathematics2441]

You people are really fast. I clicked as soon as the notification came. Already 50 views.

[@akonshohe1046]

SHILLONG MATHEMATICS bro our net is kind of slow ree.

[@shillongmathematics2441]

Came to see this again while the Capablanca series is on. Even better question in the photo challenge: Whose shadow is that?

[@chair3736]

SHILLONG MATHEMATICS Tals dad

[@rajasekharv7476]

Hey, I used to be able to answer the photo challenges but it is becoming too tough :D Wonderful game analysis though. Loving your presentation, as always!

[@michaelmassaro4375]

Payback is Sweet having watched a previous video you made where Casablanca lost to an unknown 14 yr old young man in an exhibition game that Casablanca had a terrible opening game resigning as the Game was far out of his reach of winning I googled to find a game where they played again I believe someone mentioning there is another classical game between the two in whichBotvinnik won I’ll look for that one as well Thanks Agadmator I’ll have to watch this one again it was an Awesome game Great Battle Much Thanks

[@aijazalinapar4756]

sir plzz show us match between ever played between Capablanca vs boby Fischer

[@richardsleep2045]

Gomez and Wednesday Addams? Jean-Paul Sarte and Simone de Beauvoir? Well done on 200k !

[@johncerminaro4549]

PS: Capa's wife's name was Olga (if am right about the photo ID)... Cheers!

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Photo challenge.. is it Frankenstein and the bride of Frankenstein?

[@shankernarayan5028]

Capablanca is by far the best

[@mohammadaminsarabi6207]

The goat of chess, capablanca😎

[@CMAAvinash]

Loved ......French Cut........Looking Handsome......!!

[@happyhourstogether6060]

This is the game of two very very similar style of playing Both botvnik and capablanca are extremely extremely fine endgame players They tend to gain very very minor advantage out of opening and convert it to a win dam

[@lagaleriaco3294]

Botvinnik is the father of modern chess. Period.

[@goodchessactor]

Capablanca was an easy pick but I wasn't too sure of the female.

[@madurantakamannappillaivas458]

Super game by 3rd world champion 🏆 Jose Raul Capablanca Y Graupera and 6th world champion 🏆 Mikhail botvinnik. Thanks master adgamator

[@pranavkhetan6692]

Black and white is not so interesting to colorful generation

[@lovbob8656]

8:03 "queen" to h3?

[@746246140641]

Is this a dream? Capablanca games back to back 😍

[@albanyny4life894]

you should put their elo by their names:)

[@ndm8447]

His time is fine especially if you want to analyze the game. Keep doing what you are doing majstore.

[@gonzalo4658]

4:37 bishop back to f satan-

[@soami.mauj.17]

Answer for photo challenge???

[@kalpakkulkarni5270]

This is probably my favorite non Tal game on your channel. So much to learn!

[@PP1969GR]

why "bishop is too valuable to trade with knight"? suppose they 're equal

[@hughmongusfeline3452]

They are usually but it really depends on the situation, for players like us it's really equal most of the time as we can't really see the subtle advantages they have in situations.

[@PP1969GR]

@@hughmongusfeline3452 yes, what was that situation? just at the beggining

[@manosxa]

Capablanca THE best of all time!!!!!!!!!!

[@brianhoward8336]

Top 10 Greatest Chess Players: 1. *Magnus Carlsen* (Norway) 7+ Years as World No.1 , Highest Rating: 2882 (ELO) The greatest in the toughest competitive/computer era . He has the highest ELO Rating (2882) and he earned a draw vs World No.1 Kasparov @ age 13. He can play 20 players simultaneously while blindfolded, remembering each game & winning them all. (FAR more impressive than Fischer playing simultaneous games in the 60's). *The Mozart of Chess* ! 2. *Gary Kasparov* (Russia) 23 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2851 (ELO) He held the World's No.1 position 2nd longest in history @ 23 Years. He has the 2nd highest ELO Rating (2851). His longevity, dominance and genius cannot be denied. Gary must be ranked No.1 or No.2 on anyone's greatest chess players of All Time -- I'm good with anyone putting him at No.1. Gary is No.2 on my list because: (1) The competition is at its highest 'historical peak' right now as chess is driven by the aggregate accumulation of knowledge (i.e. increasing volume of games, styles, computers, etc.). (2) His ELO Rating is 2nd to Magnus. (3) When Magnus was age 13 he earned a draw with Gary who was world No.1 then. (4) Magnus has that superhuman ability of playing 20 players simultaneously while blindfolded, remembering each game & winning them all. 3. *Bobby Fischer* (USA) 9 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2895 (Chessmetrics) He changed the game more than any player since Morphy in the 1850's. He stopped the Russians dominance during the tumultuous Cold War era. His style & innovation are evident in every era since his career. He's the most dominant short term player ever @ 1, 2, 3 years, tied with Kasparov @ 5 years & tied with Capablanca @ 10 years (Rybka Chess Program). 4. *Jose Capablanca* (Cuba) 7 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2877 (Chessmetrics) 5. *Anatoly Karpov* (Russia) 8 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2848 (Chessmetrics) 6. *Paul Morphy* (USA) 20 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2796 (Estimated) 7. *Mikail Botvinnik* (Russia) 7 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2881 (Chessmetrics) 8. *Alexander Alkehine* (Russia) 11 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2860 (Chessmetrics) 9. *Wilhelm Steinitz* (Austria) 20 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2826 (Chessmetrics) 10. *Emmanual Lasker* (Germany) 24 Years as World No.1, Highest Rating: 2876 (Chessmetrics) My Ranking is based on 7 Determinants: 1. Dominance in their Era. 2. Length of Time as World #1 in their Era. 3. Impact on the Game in Style & Innovation for Future Eras. 4. Strength of Competition. 5. The "Je Ne Sais Quoi" of the player -- the extra 'something special' in their playing style or talent. 6. Highest Ratings by either ELO (started in early 1970's) or Chessmetrics. 7. Markovian Model of Computer Predictions "Head to Head" (26,000 games). Note: One could argue that All the Top Players today and several in the past half-century are worthy to be included on any Top Ten List (specifically No's 4-10). Hence, most lists are subjective to a certain degree. My list is objective and gives credibility/respect to greatest players in their historical era's and for developing the game the most! Most chess enthusiasts agree that Magnus, Gary & Bobby are in the top 3 All Time at present. It is very intriguing to imagine what a player like *Paul Morphy* would have done in today's era with the accumulated chess knowledge and computers because he played the modern 'positional execution style game' 100 years before his time... [Q:] Anyone else want to see *Magnus vs Alpha Zero* ??

[@manosxa]

That is not a fair comparison and you know it. Fisher studied and learded from Capablanca the same with the rest of players. Is not a coincidence that are in chronological order as well. Each one of them studies the previous players. However capablanca was a talend he did not had almost any influence from other players and was quite lazy to study which is proven by his games with Alehine who was by far inferior of him but did win him after studing his style.

[@brianhoward8336]

I Love Capablanca! It's not a coincidence that I have him at No. 4 but perhaps he deserves to be higher? Remember, most Top lists are subjective to a certain degree. Mine is for fun and to evoke debate. When we debate we learn from one another. Thanks for your reply. Do you want to share your Top 10?

[@brianhoward8336]

Emanuel Lasker said: "I have known many chess players, but only one chess genius: Capablanca." Bobby Fischer "looked at Capablanca's performances with awe." Boris Spassky considered Capablanca "the best player of all time." The world lost him to early at age 53!!! The Greatest Chess Minds are: *Paul Morphy* (1837-84), *Jose R. Capablanca* (1888-1942), *Bobby Fischer* (1943-2008), *Garry Kasparov* (1963-retired), *Magnus Carlsen* (1990-active).

[@r10naldinhovxll69]

Hey agadmator, can you please cover the game number 13 between Fischer and Spassky in 1972 ? brilliant game

[@mortdhaaldaraji2440]

R10naldinho VXll you can vote for 1971 candidate and entire 1972 wcc

[@noelnemo]

noelnemo il y a 6 heures (modifié) Hi Agadmator, Thanks so much for casting some old Capablanca games and more generally for the quality of your videos ! If you could one day comment the following Mastapiece, I would be really grateful as it is one of my favourite games : #suggestion Jose Raul Capablanca vs Karel Treybal 1.d4d5 2.c4c6 3.Nf3e6 4.Bg5Be7 5.Bxe7Qxe7 6.Nbd2f5 7.e3Nd7 8.Bd3Nh6 9.O-OO-O 10.Qc2g6 11.Rab1Nf6 12.Ne5Nf7 13.f4Bd7 14.Ndf3Rfd8 15.b4Be8 16.Rfc1a6 17.Qf2Nxe5 18.Nxe5Nd7 19.Nf3Rdc8 20.c5Nf6 21.a4Ng4 22.Qe1Nh6 23.h3Nf7 24.g4Bd7 25.Rc2Kh8 26.Rg2Rg8 27.g5Qd8 28.h4Kg7 29.h5Rh8 30.Rh2Qc7 31.Qc3Qd8 32.Kf2Qc7 33.Rbh1Rag8 34.Qa1Rb8 35.Qa3Rbg8 36.b5axb5 37.h6+Kf8 38.axb5Ke7 39.b6Qb8 40.Ra1Rc8 41.Qb4Rhd8 42.Ra7Kf8 43.Rh1Be8 44.Rha1Kg8 45.R1a4Kf8 46.Qa3Kg8 47.Kg3Bd7 48.Kh4Kh8 49.Qa1Kg8 50.Kg3Kf8 51.Kg2Be8 52.Nd2Bd7 53.Nb3Re8 54.Na5Nd8 55.Ba6bxa6 56.Rxd7Re7 57.Rxd8+Rxd8 58.Nxc6 1-0

[@LJLMETAL]

Great game! Thanks for posting

[@panagiotisapostolidis6424]

Leela v0.26.3 agrees with most of Botvinnik's choices in this game, except for that Be7 move, Be5 would have been better, or that b6, Qa5 is suggested by leela.

[@marlonb.4017]

Capablanca was so good wow

[@cyclohexane9295]

Please comment on the match Capablanca vs. Alekhine 1927, where Capa lost his world champion title.

[@johncerminaro4549]

1st photo: Capa & wife ~

[@dragking387]

#suggestion Rashid Nezhmetdinov Vs Borris Spassky, Moscow 1957

[@labibrahman4796]

I am from casablanca

[@MrBofra]

Botvinnik used Réti opening against Capablanca, so I #suggest Réti vs. Capablanca 1924

[@vishnubhalaki8103]

Why wasn't alexander alekhine playing in this tournament?

[@droceretik]

He was defeated in World Championship in 1935 by Dr Max Euwe and was in a bit of a slump in 1936. He did compete in some tornaments in 1936 but not in this tornament I don't think? Someone may know better than me. He did compete in Nottingham in 1936 and ended in 6th place I don't know about his other 1936 tornament performances. He apparently had a drinking problem and his regain of his form by 1937 coincided with giving up alcohol. Euwe lost the title to Alekhine in a rematch in 1937.

[@vishnubhalaki8103]

@droceretik Thanks a lot

[@ariafrianto9583]

G7 is blunder,

[@sharankool003]

#suggestion .@ 8:16 even Qd1 would have worked though it wouldn't have changed anything much

[@iosifdinca4869]

Mikhail Botvinnik - Jose Capablanca 1938. Was a great match

[@plnsibolis53]

Jajajajajaja

[@EZKATKA527]

Hard luck of capablanka

[@AJ-et6rx]

Mr. and Mrs. Capablanca

[@dangeloromero3874]

Casablanca looks the same in every video you showcase him????

[@pfsloan2597]

The person who made the next to the last error lost, because Botvinnik also made the last error.

[@geromecadelinia8849]

P

[@cicerolisboa6971]

Botvinnik looks like Don Draper in this picture

[@psantosd1]

You forgot the 3rd point in the photo challenge, to whom does the shadow of the person taking the picture belong to?

[@paratrond]

Fantastic videos. Very informative. I learn aLOT. Keep on the good work. 👍😁

[@snedzy1506]

Photo challenge 50 bonus points: Who is the person whose shadow is cast upon the dress?

[@gmsleepless6530]

Nice one

[@fatsole5402]

Where is the dog...? The real entertainer....I miss him.

[@R-L-I]

Capablanca and his wife Olga.

[@JustAnotherStudentRSA]

Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts. #Tal

[@x-b5516]

You said it is a huge threat and didn't explain it !!!!!

[@martinmaguire-music6692]

7:45 What's wrong with gxf4? Everything seems fine for white here. Maybe I'm missing something...

[@droceretik]

Yes.

[@R0BotSquirrel]

#tal

[@fsgsgsgsgsgdsgs1370]

#tal

[@JackSanRio]

#tal

[@peterdyste1247]

It's comforting to see even Botvinnik lost won games.

[@tameemaboayash8673]

#Tal This is probably my favorite non Tal game on your channel. So much to learn!

[@mohamedshakir1642]

i have strted playing chess becuaze of u man ..

[@shaunthomas1684]

//Anand Vs Carlsen 2014 rematch Game 3

[@axelherms2833]

Very nice game! The penultimate mistake wins! 😁

[@sujaykherdekar7541]

This game is equivalent to Tal vs Fischer.Tal and Fischer are probably the best attacking players (Kasparov included) Similarly,Capa & Botvinnik are probably the best positional players ever (some may argue about Anatoly Karpov) Loved the game !!!

[@brittengarner4855]

Can you cover the capablanca vs nimzowitsch 1927 game

[@droceretik]

Use #Suggestion, that way he may respond to your request.

[@aokereturns6054]

The great Joseph Raoul Whitecape

[@ivankuzov6537]

Vo finale da ve vidam prijatele , pozdrav od Makedonija ...

[@tubax926]

Guys what does Agadmator say on 1:18 about the bishops? (Finaccho or something)

[@tubax926]

Ok just researched it's finachetto

[@Yrkr785]

Mikhail botvinnik and his wife Gyana

[@mohamedshakir1642]

waiting for the live streem if we play the game it is hard to watch ur live streem

[@bkokohut1980]

No world cup today.... good day for videos!

[@TheMrBennito]

Casablanca tossled his king into active mode as if it is a ballet dancer

[@MikeKye200]

Capablanca was lucky not to lose this.

[@zhihengzhou2139]

Botvinnik made too many mistakes

[@rickardblane8369]

I feel like botfinik should go for a alekines gun setup

[@jasonz9902]

There are Beatniks and then there are Botvinniks

[@nikoschrys2400]

Excellent video as always keep up the good work mate ❤️

[@Vinicius-xm3cy]

Capablanca and his wife Olga