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Blitz Quote by Alexander Alekhine

“Never before and never since have I seen - and I cannot even imagine, such an amazing rapidity of chess thinking that Capablanca possessed in 1913-14. In blitz games he gave all the St. Petersburg players odds of five minutes to one - and he won.” quote by Alexander Alekhine
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“Never before and never since have I seen - and I cannot even imagine, such an amazing rapidity of chess thinking that Capablanca possessed in 1913-14. In blitz games he gave all the St. Petersburg players odds of five minutes to one - and he won.”

Alexander Alekhine

About This Quote

Source Book: Chess Legends, 1930

Capablanca displayed unprecedented speed and skill in chess, dominating opponents even with extreme time odds.

In simple terms: Capablanca was incredibly fast and unbeatable in chess.

Key Takeaway

Study rapid decision‑making and mastery under pressure.

Themes

mastery speed competition strategy history

Mood

admiring analytical

Type

historical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • tournament play
  • blitz training
  • mental endurance

Key Concepts

Cognitive processing expert intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • What training methods improve quick thinking?
  • Can modern players match such speed?
A Different Perspective

His dominance may reflect era‑specific competition, not universal skill.

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