Classic game · 1930White won

Sultan's Upset

White

Mir Sultan Khan

vs

Black

Jose Raul Capablanca

Sultan Khan's win over former champion Capablanca remains a quiet upset built on remarkable positional strength.

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White
Mir Sultan Khan
Black
Jose Raul Capablanca
Year
1930
Result
White won · 1-0

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Sultan Khan's win over Capablanca remains a remarkable upset, built on quiet positional strength against a former champion.

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