José Raúl Capablanca vs Miguel Najdorf

Margate, 1939 · Result ½–½ · Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34).

Miguel Najdorf1137½

José Raúl Capablanca½

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Game details

White: José Raúl Capablanca
Black: Miguel Najdorf (1137)
Result: ½–½
Event: Margate
Year: 1939
Opening: Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34)

About this chess game

This chess game between José Raúl Capablanca and Miguel Najdorf (1137) was played at Margate in 1939 and finished ½–½. The opening was the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (E34). You can replay the full game move by move on the interactive board above, or open it on the CipherChess analysis board to study every move with the Stockfish engine.

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Frequently asked questions

Who won José Raúl Capablanca vs Miguel Najdorf?

José Raúl Capablanca vs Miguel Najdorf (1939) finished ½–½, and the game was drawn.

What opening was played in José Raúl Capablanca vs Miguel Najdorf?

The game opened with the Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Noa Variation (ECO E34).

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