Timeline of José Raúl Capablanca, Cuban chess genius and World Champion 1921–1927.
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José Raúl Capablanca 3
1916 – 1924Capablanca's unbeaten streak8 years without a tournament lossFrom 1916 to 1924 Capablanca scored +40 =23 -0 in tournament games — a record span without a single loss that has never been surpassed at the elite level.
1921 – 1927Capablanca World Champion reignThe chess machine from CubaCapablanca held the World Chess Championship from 1921 to 1927. During his reign he was considered virtually unbeatable, going years without losing a tournament game.
1927Capablanca loses to AlekhineThe greatest upset in chess historyAlexander Alekhine defeated Capablanca 6-3 with 25 draws in Buenos Aires in what is widely considered the biggest upset in chess history. Capablanca never got the rematch he sought.