José Raúl Capablanca

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was José Raúl Capablanca born?November 19, 1888
2. Where was José Raúl Capablanca born?Havana, Cuba
3. When did José Raúl Capablanca die?March 8, 1942
4. What is the world champion?1921-1927
5. What is the undefeated streak?February 10, 1916 - March 21, 1924
6. Who was José Raúl Capablanca?José Raúl Capablanca was a Cuban chess player who became the world champion and was famous for his natural talent and calm playing style.

Chess Prodigy: An individual exhibiting exceptional talent and skill in chess at a remarkably young age.
World Chess Champion: The highest-ranking player recognized globally as the supreme master of chess.
Endgame: The concluding phase of a chess game, typically involving fewer pieces and requiring precise strategic calculation.