Letsplaychess.com presents Capablancas blunder

[mattobrien88]

I think it's strange that a player good enough to reach the end only a pawn down to capablanca even though it's a simul didn't see h4

[mattobrien88]

I think it's strange that a player good enough to reach the end only a pawn down to capablanca even though it a simul didn't see h4.

[Bo0mz0r]

I don't think playing h4 is soley due "push candidate passed pawns" it forces Zugzwang upon black, meaning any move he makes worsens his position.

[Chaldean4life91]

for some reason i have a feeling capablanca knew wut he was doing. maybe im wrong but anything is possible in chess. great video majnu.

[EVETyrant]

I think i agree with you. I didn't think it until he said the opponent was an amateur. He was probably making a point...

[Zeppelin901]

I enjoy your videos very much... Please keep them coming...I'm Cuban and as you can imagine, Capablanca is a hero to me.

Do you make these videos out of passion or do you actually teach or play chess competitively?

In any event, great job!

[Majnu2006]

Muchas gracias amigo.

Yes, I play chess competitively. I'm an amateur chess player who enjoys sharing his passion for chess.

[peneparad]

@Majnu2006 me too because really is a very amazing game

[alexholowczak]

I'm proud to have noticed h4 before you suggested it. :)

Did Capablanaca realise his mistake when he moved? Or did he only realise this after the game?

The ultimate "blunder" by a GM was Kramnik against a computer. He played a random Queen move that let the computer more or less back rank mate him. The computer was obviously a bit better than the amateur above. It is amazing to think that he could get into that position v Capablanca, and then miss g5!

[brrrdman85]

Very nice! Even the legends make mistakes!

[GreenDesert]

excellent videos, your commentary is so helpful my learning.

[jrobichess]

Awesome video Manju!

[Majnu2006]

Thanks jrobichess.