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Vasily Smyslov vs Boris Spassky
Leningrad-Moscow (1959), Leningrad URS, rd 2, May-10
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Maroczy Bind Reti Variation (B41)  ·  1-0

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Dec-01-02  ughaibu: The simplicity of Smyslov at his best is amazing.
Dec-01-02  PVS: Spassky resigns as 22...Qxe6 leads to 23. Rxc6 Qxc6 24. Qxf7+ and mate is imminent.
Feb-03-06  MorphyMatt: Smyslov Kan do it!
Feb-03-06  jackmandoo: Yea SMY really SOLV's this problem! (Jackmandoo bows his head and raises his hand to recieve high five from <morphymatt> for making and equally humorous pun.)
Oct-03-16  Xeroxx: Black stuck with all his pieces on one side of the board - not good.

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