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Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.

Smyslov's Best Games of Chess: My Rise to the World Championship

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      Publisher: Zeticula Ltd
      Publication Date: 21/11/2003
      ISBN13: 9781843821151, 978-1843821151
      ISBN10: 184382115X
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      Board games: Chess

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      Book Synopsis
      Smyslov launched his first bid for the supreme title in the 1948 match tournament - coming second to Botvinnik. Eventually, after two victories in Candidates contests and a drawn match with Botvinnik, Smyslov overcame his great and perennial rival to become World Champion in 1957 while still in his mid 30's. Originally published as My Best Games of Chess - 1935-1957. Now published with corrections.

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