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Smyslov vs Botvinnik chess position
Vasily Smyslov1954
International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland
Smyslov vs. Botvinnik, Moscow, 9th game of the 1954 World Championship Match.
Black has just given a check with Re4. Smyslov’s reply is brilliant: 19. Qxe4! A queen sacrifice! 19… dxe4 20. Rb8+ Bc8 21. Bb5+ Qxb5 22. Rxb5, and White has a winning material advantage. Botvinnik resigned a few moves later.
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- Title: Smyslov vs Botvinnik chess position
- Creator: Vasily Smyslov
- Date Created: 1954
- Location Created: Moscow, USSR
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