Taimanov vs Flohr, 1948  (B10) Caro-Kann, 54 moves, 1-0
The essence of Smyslov
A Tsvetkov vs Smyslov, 1947  (B08) Pirc, Classical, 64 moves, 0-1
d7 bone in the throat
Smyslov vs Karpov, 1971  (D41) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 29 moves, 1-0
Sheldon vs Philidor, 1790  (C23) Bishop's Opening, 31 moves, 0-1
Philidor vs NN, 1990  (C38) King's Gambit Accepted, 30 moves, 1-0
Philidor vs NN, 1990  (C41) Philidor Defense, 11 moves, 1-0
The critic/pianist wins with a nice king hunt
Chigorin vs Zukertort, 1883  (C67) Ruy Lopez, 29 moves, 0-1
J Mason vs Zukertort, 1883  (A13) English, 73 moves, 0-1
Smyslov vs A Konstantinopolsky, 1939  (C77) Ruy Lopez, 57 moves, 1-0
Taimanov vs Petrosian, 1953  (E58) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Main line with 8...Bxc3, 40 moves, 1-0
Smyslov vs Aronin, 1966  (A13) English, 31 moves, 1-0
It's nice to see such an attack from smyslov.
Smyslov vs Hort, 1973  (B83) Sicilian, 32 moves, 1-0
Petrosian vs Taimanov, 1953  (E12) Queen's Indian, 41 moves, 0-1
Interesting drawing technique.
S Prokofiev vs D Oistrakh, 1937  (B72) Sicilian, Dragon, 72 moves, 1/2-1/2
Another Opera singer!
N Resika vs I Blasko, 2001  (B93) Sicilian, Najdorf, 6.f4, 24 moves, 1-0
Great attack!
Smyslov vs Ribli, 1983  (D42) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 7.Bd3, 41 moves, 1-0
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