Vasily Smyslov player profile

Although Smyslov only held onto the World Championship title for a year he outscored Mikhail Botvinnik over the course of their three matches

Vassily Smyslov (1921-2010) by Edward Winter

Grand master Vasily Smyslov playing a chess game Stock Photo - Alamy

Vasily Smyslov obituary, Chess

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Vassily Smyslov (1921-2010) by Edward Winter

Vassily Smyslov (1921-2010) by Edward Winter

Vassily Smyslov

In memory of Vasily Smyslov on the 100th anniversary of his birth

In memory of Vasily Smyslov on the 100th anniversary of his birth

Seventh world chess champion Vasily Smyslov left and 2000 world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik right Stock Photo - Alamy

Vassily Smyslov (1921-2010) by Edward Winter