Challenge 1421 / 1747

Smyslov–Botvinnik: a small mistake, a big price

World Championship 21th 1957. Vasily Smyslov was clearly winning here. He played Nxc4, and he was only slightly better. Take White from move 47 and find what he missed. Mikhail Botvinnik still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Smyslov, Vassily – Botvinnik, Mikhail

World Championship 21th 1957 · 1/2-1/2

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Mikhail Botvinnik

“The Iron Man”

Soviet Era Peak 2720

Opponent: Mikhail Botvinnik
Difficulty: FIDE Master
Goal: Beat the personality.
Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · World Championship 21th 1957. Vasily Smyslov was clearly winning here. He played Nxc4, and he was only slightly better. Take White from move 47 and find what he missed. Mikhail Botvinnik still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

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