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Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov (Russian: Васи́лий Васи́льевич Смысло́в, romanized: Vasíliy Vasíl'yevich Smyslóv; 24 March 1921 – 27 March 2010) [1] was a Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster, who was the seventh World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958.
Learn about the life and career of Vasily Smyslov, the seventh World Chess Champion who defeated Mikhail Botvinnik in 1957. Explore his games, style, legacy, and achievements in chess history.
Apr 5, 2010 · His first place prize was a chess clock. In the summer of 1938, he tied for 1st-3rd place at a 1st Category tournament in Gorky, with a score of 10/13. In late 1938, he tied for first place in the 18th Moscow city championship with Russian master Sergey Belavenets (1910-1942), scoring 12.5/17.
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Vasily Vasilyevich Smyslov (born March 24, 1921, Moscow, Russia, U.S.S.R.—died March 27, 2010, Moscow, Russia) was a Russian chess master who won the world championship from Mikhail Botvinnik in 1957 and lost it to Botvinnik in a return match in 1958.
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Known for his creative and innovative style of play, Smyslov was a true genius of the game. In this video, we explore his most memorable games, his impact on...
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Sep 17, 2015 · Learn how the former world champion Vasily Smyslov used the Closed Sicilian as his favorite weapon in chess. See his games with Arnold Denker, David Bronstein, and Oleg Romanishin.
Learn about the life and achievements of Vasily Smyslov, a former World Chess Champion and a legendary Soviet player. Explore his chess career, his style, his records, and his photos.
