Classic game analysis
AVRO Passers: Mikhail Botvinnik vs Jose Raul Capablanca
Botvinnik's landmark win over Capablanca showed future champion strength, with connected passed pawns deciding the race.
- White
- Mikhail Botvinnik
- Black
- Jose Raul Capablanca
- Year
- 1938
- Result
- White won · 1-0
- Opening
- E49
Why this classic game matters
Botvinnik's AVRO win over Capablanca announced a future champion, with connected passed pawns deciding the race.
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