José Raúl Capablanca vs Magnus Carlsen
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If we imagine a neutral, timeless setting where both José Raúl Capablanca and Magnus Carlsen compete without the advantage of modern tools or era-specific limitations:
Winner: Magnus Carlsen.
Carlsen’s ability to adapt, grind down opponents in long endgames, and succeed across all formats of chess—classical, rapid, and blitz—gives him a slight edge over Capablanca, even in a pure talent-versus-talent showdown. His psychological toughness and diverse playing style would likely outlast Capablanca’s legendary precision.