Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30s. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.
Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30s. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.
Smyslov's Best Games of Chess
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Smyslov's Best Games of Chess
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781843821151 |
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| Publisher: | Hardinge Simpole Limited |
| Publication date: | 11/21/2003 |
| Series: | Hardinge Simpole Chess Classics |
| Pages: | 204 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.47(d) |