Capablanca came second at the New York 1924 tournament , 1 Â 1\/2 points behind Emanuel Lasker , though two ahead of third-placed Alekhine , with the score of 14\/20 ( +10 -1 = 9 ) . After beginning with four draws , followed by a loss , Capablanca placed second at the New York 1924 chess tournament with the score of 14\/20 ( +10 -1 = 9 ) , 1 Â 1\/2 points behind Emanuel Lasker , and 2 ahead of third-placed Alekhine .