AThe Washington Times Washington, District of Columbia Wednesday, January 06, 1909 - Page 10 — Capablanca Plays Washington Cracks — The announcement that Capablanca, the Cuban chess wonder, will be in this city today for an exhibition simultaneous match has created quite a stir in local chess circles.
Matches of a similar nature have been witnessed here in past years, but the record of this Cuban for simultaneous play is said to be far above that of any expert who has played in Washington. He attracted attention when fourteen, and at the age of sixteen won the chess championship of Cuba. He graduated last year from the Columbia University of New York, and during his course at that institution startled the chess enthusiasts of the metropolis with his original and truly wonderful style of play.
Defeats Strong Players
He has since defeated the strongest players of many of the greatest clubs in this country, including the Manhattan Club of New York, the Brooklyn Chess Association, and the Franklin Club of Philadelphia.
In a recent simultaneous match with the strongest players of the Franklin Club of Philadelphia, out of 105 games played, he won 95, played 5 draws, and lost 5 games.
He defeated Lasker, the champion chess player of the world, in a simultaneous match, thus proving that he has no equal in this style of play.
Capablanca has selected the National Capital as the starting point of a tour which will cover all important cities of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Lavender, secretary of the local club, requests that all those wishing to play against the visiting expert be on hand before 8 o'clock this evening in the club rooms, 612 Twelfth street northwest.”
Capablanca Plays Washington Cracks 06 Jan 1909, Wed The Washington Times (Washington, District of Columbia) Newspapers.com
