Smyslov, Vasily (1921-2010)

Vassily Smyslov (1977 Creative Commons License).

 

Alternative last name spellings
Alternative first name spellings: Vasilyevich
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GENERAL INFO

Description: Vasily Smyslov was a Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster, and World Chess Champion. He was one of the most important players whose duels with Mijaíl Botvínnik went down in history. In addition, he has a great connection with music, as he was a prominent baritone. His life was divided between the musical performance and the chess tournaments.
Sex: Male. Occupation: Chess player. 
Place of Birth / Death: Moscow, Soviet Union. / Moscow, Russia. Country Tags: Russia.
Centuries: XX-XXI. Title: Grandmaster.
Wolrd Champion: 1957–1958. School: –
Styles: Positional and defensive. Chess Olympiads: 1952, 1954, 1956, 1958. 1960, 1964, 1968, 1970, 1972.

 

IN MUSICHESS

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Music Composers vs. Chess Players:

 

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Bibliography

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