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.”
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.
![“But the thing that was great about Capablanca was that he really spoke his mind, he said what he believed was true, he said what he felt. He [Capablanca] wanted to change the rules [of chess] already, back in the twenties, because he said chess was getting played out. He was right. Now chess is…” quote by Bobby Fischer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c3a/bobby-fischer-2633_capablanca_but-the-thing-that-was-great-about-capab_1971587.jpg)
