Smyslov, Vassily vs Botvinnik, Mikhail
World Championship 20th • Moscow • 1954
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1954. Vassily Smyslov's game against Botvinnik showcased his unique gift — an almost supernatural feel for piece harmony and endgame technique. His play had a musical quality that set him apart from every other grandmaster.
World Championship 20th
Smyslov, Vassily vs Botvinnik, MikhailMoscow • 1954
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1.e4e62.d3c53.Nd2Nc64.g3g65.Bg2Bg76.Ngf3Nge77.O-OO-O8.c3d69.a4f510.Qb3d511.exd5exd512.Re1f413.Nf1Bg414.gxf4Bxf315.Bxf3Kh816.Bd2Bh617.Re6Bxf418.Rae1Bxd219.Nxd2Nf520.Bg2Nh421.Qxd5Nxg222.Qxg2Qxd323.Ne4Rf524.Nd6Rf325.Nxb7Raf826.Nxc5Qf527.Re8Kg828.Rxf8+1-0
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