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Cover of the "Chess in the USSR" magazine depicting Botvinnik crowned World Champion

From FIDE archive1958

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

Mikhail Botvinnik, after losing his chess crown to Vasily Smyslov, exercised his right for a rematch. In the 1958 rematch held in Moscow, Botvinnik reclaimed his World Championship title.

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  • Title: Cover of the "Chess in the USSR" magazine depicting Botvinnik crowned World Champion
  • Creator: From FIDE archive
  • Date Created: 1958
  • Location Created: Moscow, USSR
International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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