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José Raúl Capablanca Becomes the 3rd World Champion

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After holding the title for 27 years, Emanuel Lasker loses the match and title to José Raúl Capablanca.

The match was to last 24 games, 12.5 points, or 8 wins whichever came first. However, Lasker resigned the match after 14 games. Capablanca’s score was zero losses, 4 wins, 10 draws or 9/14 (64%).