Capablanca, the timeless maestro: Dialogues and reflections that never took place

An imaginary interview with José Raúl Capablanca offers a reflective journey through the Cuban world champion’s life, ideas and legacy. Presented in Capablanca’s own voice, the conversation explores his childhood, style, intellectual interests and views on intuition, simplicity and the nature of chess. The piece revisits the milestones that shaped him and highlights his enduring influence on the game’s philosophy. | Images (AI): Uvencio Blanco