Challenger? Or Champion?? || Capablanca vs Lasker || WCC Game 1 (1921)

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Jose Raul Capablanca vs Emanuel Lasker
Lasker - Capablanca World Championship Match (1921), Havana CUB, rd 1, Mar-15
Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense. Capablanca Variation (D63)
1.d4 1d5 2.Nf3 e6 3.c4 Nf6 4.Bg5 Be7 5.e3 Nbd7 6.Nc3 O-O 7.Rc1 b6 8.cxd5 exd5 9.Bb5 9Bb7 10.Qa4 a6 c5 11.Bxd7 Nxd7 12.Bxe7 Qxe7 13.Qb3 14.O-O Rfd8 15.Rfd1 Rab8 16.Ne1 16.Nf6 17.Rc2 c5 18.dxc5 bxc5 19.Ne2 Ne4 20.Qa3 Rbc8 21.Ng3 Nxg3 22.hxg3 Qb6 23.Rcd2 Rdc1 23.h6 24.Nf3 d4 25.exd4 Bxf3 26.Qxf3 Rxd4 27.Rc2 Rxd1+ 28.Qxd1 Rd8 29.Qe2 Qd6 30.Kh2 Qd5 31.b3 Qf5 32.g4 Qg5 33.g3 Rd6 34.Kg2 g6 35.Qc4 Re6 36.Qxc5 Qxg4 37.f3 Qg5 38.Qxg5 hxg5 39.Kf2 Rd6 40.Ke3 Re6+ 41.Kd4 Rd6+ 42.Ke3 42.Re6+ 43.Kf2 Rd6 44.g4 Rd1 45.Ke2 45.Ra1 46.Kd3 .46...Kg7 47.b4 Rf1 48Rb1 49.Rc6 Rxb4 50.Rxa6 Rb2
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Jose Raul Capablanca was regarded as a chess prodigy, yet his father wanted him to maintain the "even tenor of the average boy's way in his youth." Capablanca moved to the USA in 1904 to complete his education. However, he left Columbia University in 1910 without a degree and pursued a career in chess.[3] His first international success was his clear win (+8 -1 =14) over the former world championship challenger in Capablanca-Marshall (1909). After that, he was considered a worthy contender for the title of world champion, and reigning champion Emanuel Lasker commented "Capablanca has shown himself to be a great player."
Capablanca's admirers had suggested a title challenge as early as 1908. Even prior to his first European tournament, León Paredes had suggested to Lasker that he play a match with Capablanca, but Lasker declined. Capablanca himself remained cautious. The hype surrounding Capablanca made Lasker admit that the subject got "on his nerves." Capablanca made his international tournament debut at San Sebastian (1911). He unexpectedly won 1st prize, a result even he hadn't anticipated.[9] About seven months after this success, he challenged Lasker to a title match.]
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[@petrosroussos749]

1:32 Capablanca didn't play any games in 2020 because he was dead. 😅

[@ngwanamama1572]

Haha😂 i was hoping someone else notices that

[@phurinatpuekkham8979]

Not only Capablanca but everyone on the earth didn't play chess games in 2020 now.

[@KurdishYoutubeKSAS]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@2paste430]

He meant 1920

[@petrosroussos749]

Yes, it is obvious that he meant 1920 but it's funny to joke about small mistakes. 😝

[@thecakemuffincrew9987]

1:32 "In 2020 Capablanca played some simul..." Damn. Time traveller.

[@penguintheratherslowlad2356]

"The winner has to win the match." - Agadmator 2019

[@hemanthgowda5269]

20000 dollars in 1921 is a worth a quarter of a million dollars as of today. About 270k dollars.

[@ngwanamama1572]

Then i guess chess has vastly grown as today the prize was €1 mil

[@chubbeebunnee1708]

thanks for that, tbh i thought it'd be even more.

[@somewhere6]

$20,000 is actually worth approximately a million now. The ratio is approximately 50:1 but does depend on the commodity being considered.

[@hemanthgowda5269]

@@somewhere6 yeah its worth a million if it was 2100. Inflation is averaged at 2.5 % each yeah. You do the math. It's worth 270-280k dollars

[@somewhere6]

@@hemanthgowda5269 If you believe the US government so called official rate of inflation then you are being very naive. It has been demonstrated to be a bad joke many times. Look at the commodity prices. A good house on a large lot in 1921 cost 2-3000 and gold was $20/ounce.

[@abdullaalmosalami]

That rook stalemate thing is one of the funniest things I've seen all week.

[@cae9838]

true, the rook being a king stalker is hella funny

[@leotavora2108]

It is in fact very funny

[@mofalaufkultur46]

@@cae9838 yes I had it one a analyzed a game of mine with the computer, it's so annoying if you fall for that and the rook is just following your king...

[@sangthanh8382]

Hahahahah thats true

[@joeb4142]

Capablanca couldn’t play until 1921 because he was learning opening theory

[@apaajaboleh104]

More like studying engine lines.

[@1.4142]

And he will finally be ready in 2020.

[@benoplustee]

lmao this comment

[@cbkusman9068]

Still confused, why did capa did not play a single game 2020

[@user-uj2cq6rd8n]

Pakistani Gamer because he's already dead 😂😂😂😂

[@flimsyfinance2836]

@@user-uj2cq6rd8n r/whoosh

[@stupidpdj]

Because he's dead. Died of high blood pressure.

[@ro0b0]

@@flimsyfinance2836 no? Shut the fuck up dude. Reddit people are actually braindead

[@TheBramVermeulen]

obviously because of the pandemic, there are no tournaments.

[@prem_tamilsiddha8987]

5:45 "But Lasker said that even if he wins this match..." This thought was was never finished.

[@adnan4688]

The legend says Capablanca still didn't loose a game,the streak never ended. There is some talks about God Vs Capa,but they are still arguing about conditions. Do we play in hell or in heaven. Capa is insisting on hell since he is used to warm climate...

[@philipr1567]

Capablanca's knowledge of opening theory did not prepare him for Lasker's cunning plan: resign the title before the match starts.

[@deb1847]

Finally!! Was waiting for this.. Lasker and fischer are two of my favourites. Please do the next saga on the great Dr.emmanuel lasker

[@sanelprtenjaca9776]

I agree. And also mathematician and one of Einstein's close friends... Genius

[@deb1847]

@@sanelprtenjaca9776 A philosopher too

[@s.mendoza5705]

Id actually like to see how Big Vlad defeated Kasparov

[@s.mendoza5705]

@Oissev Onos i still wanna see it

[@noahcrow8982]

No World Champion Max Euwe which Agadmator has no games of him on his channel.

[@hughtube5154]

That sequence at 22.35 explains why kings can now apply for restraining orders.

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

Antonio, I always look at the precious metals conversion of dollars to ounce of the day, and today to get a ballpark. For instance .77 of an ounce of silver was a silver dollar then. 20$ gold piece was .96 oz of gold which is roughly 1400$ in today's money. The gold price didn't move for centuries until taken out of currency, silver was closer to gold back then, roughly 1/35 of its value historically, but much less as of today closer to 1/100th. So, depending on which metal you wish to convert: gold 1,334,000$ or silver:234,000$. (Both roughly as the price moves by the second) a good aggregate would be about $850,000.

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

@Blejz this is an objective topic with no actual science. It is opinion

[@jeesusmeesuss5247]

@Blejz you dipshit.

[@diabmbaideen4976]

I DONT WANT THIS SAGA TO END 😭😭 Thank you agad ❤️❤️

[@primeobjective5469]

*"... And then in 2020 Capablanca did not play any games, he did hold some simultaneous exhibitions"* Capablanca is alive in heaven *CONFIRMED*

[@anubhavpeev]

Congrats to you too Antonio, you have done a fab job bringing the Capa Saga to us. Your efforts and research behind each game is a testimony of your love for chess. Kudos!!

[@artemebert8027]

2020 he will rise again. capaskeleton

[@thegorn]

Artem Ebert Frankenblanca

[@jzim5426]

Who else hates those new doubled ads?

[@MrJoshie333_]

They are horrible

[@DailyBanter96]

You can get free adblock software to prevent them

[@apaajaboleh104]

I prefer only 1

[@DailyBanter96]

@@apaajaboleh104 i have no ads ever on yt

[@Marco.Hochmuth]

@@DailyBanter96 Sind free AdBlock Software for Android / iOS Mobile Phone KZbin App? How?

[@iski4317]

$20000 in 1921 would be roughly $290000 today, so truly an insane prize fund!

[@ericsbuds]

wow. what an incredible photo of them playing!!

[@Sourcemind333]

You really are creating something really special with the Casablanca Saga and one day what a wonderful legacy you will have left for chess lovers to enjoy. Keep up the great work I looked forward to your videos each day Antonio.

[@GodDieJam]

Capa plays the best move without even knowing it's the best move and I am playing worst move without even knowing it's the worst move

[@Viva-la-de-hs4ub]

More like Capa plays the best moves without even knowing theya are the best moves and I am playing my best moves without even knowing they are the worst

[@TheGautamj]

Thank you! Was waiting for this to start since forever.

[@manu-ox4fe]

I envy the way this Masters can analize a simple position which is my biggest fear when I play chess.

[@strings1984]

I loved you shaking your head when you dropped the last pawn.

[@whatsmyname9742]

1:32 in 2020 not even Magnus Carlsen played any games.

[@peely12345]

6:49 agad FINALLY makes first move for white

[@Monadshavenowindows]

Capablanca played no games in 2020? Can't wait to see Capablanca annihilate Magnus Carlsen in 2021!

[@parthsingh413]

a world champion who wasn't up for defending his title? I suddenly lost interest in the end of this beautiful capablanca series...😖

[@NYCFenrir]

I think it was a psychological tactic on either himself and/or Casablanca.

[@elonweintraub9758]

Lasker was getting old. He hadn't been able to compete in many tournaments in recent memory, and he probably felt that he wouldn't have the energy to play that many good games against someone like Capablanca.

[@davidcharles7106]

@@NYCFenrirDid Capablanca play in Casablanca?

[@evananderson8452]

The story made it sound as though Lasker stalled, preventing a match fearing losing.

[@samueldesmondtuah1421]

What an amazing game. A true beauty. Thanks for doing it Agad 😊

[@Nicks721]

It seems that at those days the champion was free to choose his challenger,so: Lasker: " Ok, we will play the championship match,but first I resign from my title. Now you are the world champion and I am the challenger!" Capablanca: " Well, not exactly...since I am the world champion now, I can choose my challenger. And the name of my challenger is.... Borislav Kostic!!!

[@ManpreetSingh-lt8fp]

underrated

[@maxnullifidian]

Capablanca was great! I remember the movie with Humphrey Bogart...

[@jaykishanzala4674]

This is the best saga that i have ever watched and the way it has progressed and presented by you, the one and only Mr. Antonio😎, I m really enjoying every bit of it😃🙌🏻. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CONTRIBUTING SUCH GREAT SAGA 😉

[@ngwanamama1572]

Capa travelled all the way to Europe to convince Lasker to play, now we know the difference between Capablanca and Karpov;-)

[@ngwanamama1572]

@Oissev Onos thanks for your insight

[@philippdoldi5514]

00:00 begin of the video 00:01 - 06:57vast knowledge 06:58 first move

[@facundorodriguez9559]

I was reading a chess book yesterday and talked about this game and many others.

[@markoadam6619]

Agadmator made really nice work here by starting uploading Capablanca against Lasker just an hour after I finished my exams :)

[@Timeless_Trader]

What a crazy rook in the end, might be saying "Catch Me If You Can"....;😂😂

[@mauvelkopter9308]

The Winner has to win the game. Very prophetic

[@michaelcole2879]

Dear Mr. Agadmator. Sometime in the future it would be great if you would do a Lasker saga. I very much admire Lasker, though he is a hard master to learn from since there is nothing distinctive in his style to grab onto for a lesson. I find Lasker's versatility truly amazing. He played some brilliant attacks. He could defend as tenaciously as anyone in history. He could play very tidy methodical Tarrasch style chess. He could also play crazy chess in strange positions with material imbalances and weird pawn structures. He was a very powerful endgame player. He didn't so much specialize in technically precise endgames like Capa and Rubinstein, though he has a few of those. But he was very dangerous in tricky fighting endgames with chances for both sides. He would often mysteriously get the better of his opponent. Hans Kmoch once joked that Morphy perfected the attacking style, Steinitz the positional style, Tarrasch the methodical style, Capablanca the precise style, and Lasker perfected the styleless style.

[@alexdumpty]

The moment we have all been waiting for. 🤘🏻

[@夜空が素晴らしいです]

Hey Agadmator, you look like Lasker's son.

[@tombatty7315]

Nice to see someone putting up a fight against Capablanca after witnessing the cold-blooded murder of Kostic

[@დუშანბე]

Finally ! this is what we were looking forward during the whole saga. congrats guys. thank u agadmator

[@michaeltellurian825]

Yes, this Capablanca saga has been extraordinary. Well done, sir, and thanks!

[@RomanceJones]

1:32 "in 2020" damn Capa the futuristic player

[@prosperakwo7563]

I've been waiting for this match like forever

[@iski4317]

Excellent time for me to find this video!

[@JMSONE]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer price index, prices in 2018 are 1,302.83% higher than average prices throughout 1921. The dollar experienced an average inflation rate of 2.76% per year during this period, meaning the real value of a dollar decreased. In other words, $21,000 in 1921 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $294,594.61 in 2018, a difference of $273,594.61 over 97 years. Ps. Keep up the great commentary and work sir! You've always done a hell of a job analyzing games.

[@somewhere6]

The Bureau of Labour Statistics figures have been effectively challenged many times. The inflation has been significantly higher.

[@olasek7972]

somewhere6 challenged by idiots who don’t know math

[@Toothmother]

6:48 "lift off!" 20:43 "non break sneaky sip of water.."

[@DingDimlewitz]

I don't think it was water that time though...

[@duchi882]

In League of Legends Challengers ARE the Champions

[@joaolucaslages7792]

Everyone in League of Legends is a looser

[@6500s1]

No, they are not. Just the highest ELO rating, that's it. :D

[@xCorvus7x]

@@6500s1 Since LoL is played by deploying champions on the map, the players technically are champions.

[@6500s1]

@@xCorvus7x They are in temporary control of a so called champion, but MSI, worlds and etc. decide the true ones. ;D

[@hermanpops]

dota 2 > Lol

[@1.4142]

Wow. 7 minutes of vast knowledge.

[@Bogdan-hu7ms]

4:53 what a classy move

[@kavyanshagrawal5279]

Agad didn't mention"I will have my nice sip of water" in the starting😶😮

[@rerenzfernandez]

18:16 "sorry man this is a draw"

[@VSVaidyanathan]

Today agadmator increased my vast knowledge with this Fun fact : Capablanca played no games in 2020

[@richardfeynman5560]

A very instructive video like always can be expected from Agadmator! ;-)

[@paulomartins1008]

Roughly 273k dollars adding to the fact that deducing terms for purchasing power parity, incomes in Cuba were 30% that of the US, assuming similar structural costs of living (very roughly speaking) then it would not be a strech to say that it would imply that that same value would be 3 times more powerfull if spent in Cuba with appropriate currency exchange. So lets say you could buy in Cuba what 9/10 of a million would get you in the US at the time with such a prize. A kings ransom indeed given the time.

[@Shockprowl]

Outstanding video, outstanding series.

[@BigS4mu_]

God I was so exciting after watching the negotiations video yersterday, LETS GO!!!!

[@arkajitganguly9992]

I am watching this after listening epic music and with a broken heart since Lasker already resigned from his title.

[@davidgriffiths7696]

Lashar was cantankerous and not above gaming to his unfair advantage, while lecturing on the proper deportment of a champion. But Harrwitz was a scoundrel, whose word not to be taken seriously.

[@thomasmahoney4991]

Only a God like Agadmator would go through all the different ways the draw could occur

[@doomedmagikarp4285]

I am really interested in how much opening theory capa studied for that game

[@agupa12345]

That last stalemate scenario, rook be like "WHY AR YOU RONNIN?"

[@FloydMaxwell]

Such great back story/information. Instant classic Agadmator video. Such class by Lasker. Now to the game :-)

[@iski4317]

In 2020, Capablanca didn‘t play any games, because he was dead.

[@ChessSerbia]

Antonio,da li čes snimiti neku partiju od današnjih mečeva koji se igraju u Hrvatskoj.Veliki pozdrav

[@boaconstrictor3754]

Nije mu ni daleko Zg, mogao bi uživo popratit.

[@stanaklol]

In this equation I assume that the US inflation rate is 2.5% on average. 20000$ * (1 + r)^x where r is the amount of growth per year in percent, and x is the number of years. r = 1 + 0.025 = 1.025. Number of years since 1920 is (for simplistic sake) 100 so x = 100 Which means: 20000 x 1.025^100 = 236.274,32$ in today's age.

[@chefcardonalopez]

1:33 in 2020 Capablanca did not play any games. That part, as an excellent subscriber... I believe is true.

[@MrUnwichtig109]

calculated with DIN price degression curve: 20.000US$ in 1921 equal 286,136.31US$ today

[@Shalmboo7]

Can you make a video about the top 10 players in history plz.

[@xxAutoFlowxx]

Lasker was 53 at the time of this match. Capablanca was better nd, but I feel this should be mentioned.

[@jeffreymiller9438]

The Photo was apparently taken in Moscow 1925.

[@gergelymann8636]

So the world champion could choose the challenger?

[@wot_hog]

When you consider that a brand new Ford Model T automobile cost $260 in 1920, it gives you an idea of how much purchasing power $20,000 represented at that time.

[@stephencorliss4829]

Casablanca vs Lasker wow it feels like Christmas morning

[@bryanh7684]

2020 Capablanca4President

[@thetruekingprince]

Damn...2020?? Dude must have had a pretty good time machine

[@JHarder1000]

It is a posed photo taken for the book of the 1924 New York Tournament. BTW, " Great Games From Great Tournaments" might be a great idea for a series on your page.

[@sriram8048]

got the notification a lit bit later...might be a network lag...turned out to be a saddest day....i love your videos bruh♥️👍💪

[@perchix5252]

if you put headphones on, at 10:52 you can hear a racing car in the background 😂

[@markrobs2954]

#suggestion You should have a different layout for WCC matches to make it feel more special.

[@tnsvictory]

Capablanca 2020 Jose for Presidente!

[@YuriHisokaa]

Hi Agadmator! Could you make a video about good references of Chess books? If possible, relating each one to a recomended rating. Would appreciate very much! And thanks for the awesome video!

[@ajinkyaj]

Black : Take my rook. White : No. Black : Take it. White : No. Black : Take my rook. White : No. Black : Take my rook. White : Noooo. Black : Take my rook. White : (while running)Help meeeee.

[@VenerabilisBeda]

Capa was the only chess genius. He was the only chess player who would not lose a match with today's best chess programs.

[@narayanans2636]

1:32 Capa plays in 2020 and l will enjoy the show :)

[@tomisthlm]

FINAAAALY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT

[@josephbagert7501]

17:45 why not check the black king with the queen on C3 and pick up the rook ?

[@melvinchappell3946]

Yes, he did say that in "2020 Capablanca did not play any games".

[@somewhere6]

I find it very strange that so many people seem to think that the $20,000 is worth about 250-270,000 today. In fact it is worth much more when translated into the majority of the commodities that you would want to buy. Obviously, it varies but consider that gold was $20 per ounce, bread was 10 cents a loaf, cabbage and watermelon were 2 cents a pound, gasoline was 20 cents a gallon, solid oak furniture was about 1/50 of the cost today and a good house on a large lot was 2-3000 dollars! !(depending on which city of course) Against that, leading tech items at the time such as electric appliances were relatively expensive but those would go down in price as is always the case with new tech.

[@FethiKaratas]

15:37 "The black queen is unable to deliver any checks to the black king." Someone needs a nice sip of his water.

[@akshayraj8437]

Nice presentation agadmator.

[@animalntelligence3170]

Interesting that Reshevsky's name comes up and he is referred to as being 8 years old and also somewhat below IM strength. Not sure when Capablanca said this but I believe they fudged about his age -- take a couple years off and it is even more remarkable. Also, although Agadmator says IM, that was probably not even a concept in those days -- there was I believe, at least in some countries, a way of getting the master title, like certain tournaments if you scored high enough gave one the title but I suspect people might call themselves masters without actually being anywhere master strength. Anyway, I have always wondered at what age Reshevsky, Morphy, etc. would have actually been master strength. Pretty clear that Morphy by 12 beating Lowenthal was at least master strength. Given that in modern times apparently someone became a FIDE master at 7, it is not impossible that one of the pre-Elo prodigies also were that strong except modern players have access to resources that none of the pre-internet players had, so it is possible even probable that as strong as Capablanca/Morph/Reshevsky were, there are modern players who are better, not just in absolute terms (they know more about chess) but also compared to their peers. Amazing without computers what Fischer managed although I have heard that had he lived in some isolated community it was unlikely he would have risen as fast -- NY City was probably the best place in the western world to learn chess; Moscow or some other USSR city was probably better than any place in the west -- they had schools where it was taught. Fischer did a lot on his own although even if Collins did not teach him much directly, his home being filled with future IMs and GMs was huge for Fischer's development as were the Manhattan and Marshall chess clubs. I wonder if Reshevsky had much access to even books; unlike Morphy, I don't believe he had relatives who were accomplished players and having a father, usually the person who first teaches you, who knows what he is doing is a huge advantage.

[@yashastheborg6395]

Am I an excellent subscriber? I went back and watched the thirty minute negotiation video up to the ten move ''miniature'' which wasn't really a miniature.

[@Sasuser]

I never solve the moves...I am an excellent enjoyer of the show!

[@xpartyland8045]

20.000 then is around 300k now

[@pellepedersen7614]

why didnt Capablanca play queen e2 and capture on a6 at 15:20? grab a pawn and protect your piece?