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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