Classic game · 1938White won

AVRO Passers

White

Mikhail Botvinnik

vs

Black

Jose Raul Capablanca

Botvinnik's landmark win over Capablanca showed future champion strength, with connected passed pawns deciding the race.

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White
Mikhail Botvinnik
Black
Jose Raul Capablanca
Year
1938
Result
White won · 1-0

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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