Vasily Smyslov vs Mikhail Botvinnik (1948)

Vasily Smyslov vs Mikhail Botvinnik
FIDE World Championship Tournament (1948) · Queen's Gambit Accepted: Alekhine Defense (D22) · 1/2-1/2

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Mar-17-08		Knight13: White could've played a4 or Qa4-b3 and start putting pressure or even play moves like e4 f4, etc.

Nov-28-10		soothsayer8: I know you've already won the WC title, Mr. Botvinnik, but it is really above you to try?

Nov-28-10		M.D. Wilson: It was up to Smyslov to play on, not Botvinnik

Nov-28-10		soothsayer8: It takes two to agree to a draw, Botvinnik either proposed or accepted it. Granted, it is a rather drawish position, but there is still a lot of play left.

Nov-29-10		M.D. Wilson: Botvinnik was Black and already had the Title in the bag; he had everything to gain by at least drawing. On the other hand, Smyslov gained nothing. It was up to him to push on, to at least try to get a win. If I was Botvinnik in this position and in his position, I'd take a draw any day of the week.

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