Capablanca - Blanco, Havana, 1913

The International Masters Tournament of la Habana was one of several high-profile international tournaments played in succession in the Western Hemisphere. In round two, Jose Raul Capablanca and Rafael Blanco Estera played the French Defense.

Jose Raul Capablanca excelled in simple game-play and accurate endgames, earning him the nickname "Chess Machine;" he was undefeated in match and tournament play from 1916 to 1924, held the World Chess Champion title from 1921 to 1927, and is generally regarded as one of the best players of all time. Rafael Blanco Estera was an artist, satirical cartoonist, and three-time Cuban Chess Champion.

Edward Lasker annotated the game in 1915.