capablanca

/kæpəˈblɑːŋkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A chess player, especially one who excels in positional play and strategic maneuvering.

“He studied the games of Capablanca to improve his own chess skills.”

2. proper noun

José Raúl Capablanca, a Cuban chess player who was World Chess Champion from 1921 to 1927 and is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

“Capablanca’s chess strategies are still studied by players today.”

Synonyms

  • chess player
  • chessmaster

Antonyms

  • checkmate
  • checkmater