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
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