Challenge 313 / 1747

Smyslov had this against Botvinnik, then played Kh8

World Championship 21th 1957. Vasily Smyslov was slightly better here. He played Kh8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 35 and find what he missed. Mikhail Botvinnik still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

Botvinnik, Mikhail – Smyslov, Vassily

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: Make it past move 25 — alive, drawn, or victorious.
Reward: Vasily Smyslov challenge · World Championship 21th 1957. Vasily Smyslov was slightly better here. He played Kh8, and he was lost. Take Black from move 35 and find what he missed. Mikhail Botvinnik still has to be beaten. This was a World Championship game.

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