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Vasily Smyslov vs Mikhail Botvinnik
Botvinnik-Smyslov World Championship Rematch (1958)  ·  Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack. Mindeno Variation Exchange Line (B11)  ·  1-0
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Kibitzer's Corner
Mar-09-06
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  Honza Cervenka: Botvinnik was not outplayed in this way much often. Great performance by Smyslov. Every his move in this game looks so simple and natural but the impact of this simply looking play is deadly. In final position after 35...Kd6 white gives mate in 3: 36.Rxf6+ Nxf6 37.Bf4+ Kd5 38.Qb3#.
Jan-08-12  King.Arthur.Brazil: This game seems clearly as Smyslov saying: "I lose my crawn, but you'll get this unforgetable defeat to everyone see the new champion down on the ground". Specially, after 'd seen this game, one must ask himself: was Smyslov forced by the "politburo" of the URSS chess to gave up the crawn back to Botvinnik? I believe!
Jan-09-12  ughaibu: Smyslov wins and it's grounds for a conspiracy claim that he was forced to lose. Is someone trying to set a new record for the height of idiocy postable?
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