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Vasily Smyslov, the seventh World Chess Champion, playing his piano

International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Lausanne, Switzerland

Besides chess, Vasily Smyslov was a baritone opera singer. He used to say that he tried to achieve harmony on the chessboard, just like in music.

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Title: Vasily Smyslov, the seventh World Chess Champion, playing his piano
Location Created: Moscow, USSR

International Chess Federation (FIDE)

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