Vasily Smyslov

Author : Andrey Terekhov
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781949859256

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The Life & Games of Vasily Smyslov by Andrey Terekhov Pdf

The Life & Games of the Seventh World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov, the seventh world champion, had a long and illustrious chess career. He played close to 3,000 tournament games over seven decades, from the time of Lasker and Capablanca to the days of Anand and Carlsen. From 1948 to 1958, Smyslov participated in four world championships, becoming world champion in 1957. Smyslov continued playing at the highest level for many years and made a stunning comeback in the early 1980s, making it to the finals of the candidates’ cycle. Only the indomitable energy of 20-year-old Garry Kasparov stopped Smyslov from qualifying for another world championship match at the ripe old age of 63! In this first volume of a multi-volume set, Russian FIDE master Andrey Terekhov traces the development of young Vasily from his formative years and becoming the youngest grandmaster in the Soviet Union to finishing second in the world championship match tournament. With access to rare Soviet-era archival material and invaluable family archives, the author complements his account of Smyslov’s growth into an elite player with dozens of fascinating photographs, many never seen before, as well as 49 deeply annotated games. German grandmaster Karsten Müller’s special look at Smyslov’s endgames rounds out this fascinating first volume. [This book] is an extremely well-researched look at his life and games, a very welcome addition to the body of work about Smyslov... – from the Foreword by Peter Svidler

Author : Vasily Smyslov,Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857441982

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Vasily Smyslov by Vasily Smyslov,Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov Pdf

The endgame is a subtle phase of the game many ordinary players would like to improve. In taking the reader through over 150 instructive examples, taken mostly from his own games, Smyslov covers a very broad range of positions - and provides an excellent overall insight into the endgame as a whole. Unlike standard endgame manuals, which concetrate purely on the most basic and technical positions, this book has numerous examples with many pieces on the board - the type of endgame you are in fact most likely to reach. By learning from Smyslov's impeccable technique, readers will improve their own endgame abilities - and results! Grandmaster Vasily Smyslov is renowned for his artistic mastery of the endgame, and his 1957 World Championship victory over Botvinnik can be largely attributed to his unique gifts in this aspect of the game. The winner of innumerable first prizes in international tournaments, Smyslov became, at 61, the oldest player ever to qualify for the World Championship Candidates Matches. Now in his mid-seventies, he still participates constantly in international events - with remarkable success.

Author : Gregory Levenfish,Vasily Smyslov,Sam Sloan
Publisher : Ishi Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1637110049

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Rook Endings by Gregory Levenfish,Vasily Smyslov,Sam Sloan Pdf

Basic Chess Endings involving rooks and pawns

Author : Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Chess
ISBN : 8071895032

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Smyslov's Best Games by Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov Pdf

Author : Mikhail Botvinnik
Publisher : New In Chess,Csi
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9056912712

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Botvinnik-Smyslov by Mikhail Botvinnik Pdf

World Champion Mikhail Botvinnik writes the story of his three clashes for the world title with fellow Russian Vasily Smyslov. Botvinnik, one of the greatest chess players of all time, analyses all the games, reveals his match strategy, and comments on the strategic choices of his opponent. Not only an important historical document on the pinnacle of chess of the mid-20th century, but also a fascinating and highly instructive report.

Author : Genna Sosonko
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056914844

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The World Champions I Knew by Genna Sosonko Pdf

Genna Sosonko lived the first 29 years of his life in Leningrad. He emigrated to Holland in 1972 and was one of the strongest grandmasters in the world. His bestselling book, Russian Silhouettes, was shortlisted for the world’s premier chess book award, the British Chess Federation Book of the Year.

Author : Genna Sosonko
Publisher : Limited Liability Company Elk and Ruby Publishing House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 5950043324

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Smyslov on the Couch by Genna Sosonko Pdf

In his third full-length memoir about one of the world's greatest ever chess players Genna Sosonko portrays a warm picture of the seventh world champion Vasily Smyslov, with whom he spent considerable time over the board, during tournaments and while meeting at each other's homes. Smyslov the man was far more balanced and spiritual than most of his contemporaries, capable of a relaxed and yet principled approach to life. Unlike most top players he was able to reach a very high standard in his chosen hobby - in his case, classical singing - even while playing chess at the very top. His natural inclination to see the best in people was, however, challenged as the world around him underwent fundamental changes late in his life. The new freedoms of the post-Soviet era also engendered one of the most extraordinary polemics in chess history - David Bronstein's article 'Thrown' Games in Zurich (2001) - bringing accusations against Smyslov that forced him to defend himself at the age of eighty, by which time many witnesses to the events in Zurich were already deceased. In this book, Genna focuses in particular on that polemic, places it in the wider context of the so-called Soviet Chess School, and asks whether Bronstein's hurt and accusations were justified.

Author : Vasily V. Smyslov
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857440285

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Smyslov's 125 Selected Games by Vasily V. Smyslov Pdf

Author : Andrew Soltis
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781476677934

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Smyslov, Bronstein, Geller, Taimanov and Averbakh by Andrew Soltis Pdf

A crucial decision spared chess Grandmaster David Bronstein almost certain death at the hands of the Nazis--one fateful move cost him the world championship. Russian champion Mark Taimanov was a touted as a hero of the Soviet state until his loss to Bobby Fischer all but ruined his life. Yefim Geller's dream of becoming world champion was crushed by a bad move against Fischer, his hated rival. Yuri Averbakh had no explanation how he became the world's oldest grandmaster, other than the quixotic nature of fate. Vasily Smyslov, the only one of the five to become world champion, would reign for just one year--fortune, he said, gave him pneumonia at the worst possible time. This book explores how fate played a capricious role in the lives of five of the greatest players in chess history.

Author : Yefim Geller
Publisher : Everyman Chess
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Games
ISBN : 1857440676

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The Application of Chess Theory by Yefim Geller Pdf

Yefim Geller has been one of the world's foremost grandmasters over the past four decades, during which time he has established a reputation as being the leading Russian authority on opening theory. In this annotated collection of his own games, translated by Ken Neat, Geller shows the practical benefits of a sound understanding of opening strategy. Written by a former world title candidate, this book places emphasis on opening plans rather than theoretical variations, and includes more than 30 wins against world champions from Euwe to Karpov. Six-times world championship candidate Yefim Geller has won the Soviet Championship on two occasions and has made outstanding contributions to the theory of the King's Indian Defense, Spanish Opening and Sicilian Defense, in particular. He is co-author of Kasparov v. Karpov 1990 (with Kasparov, Lein and Chepizhny).

Author : David Bronstein
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780486319063

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Zurich International Chess Tournament, 1953 by David Bronstein Pdf

Perceptive coverage of all 210 games from the legendary tournament, which featured Smyslov, Keres, Reshevsky, Petrosian, and 11 others, including the author. Suitable for players at all levels. Algebraic notation. 352 diagrams.

Author : Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Chess
ISBN : OCLC:1743228

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My Best Games of Chess, 1935-1957 by Vasiliĭ Vasilʹevich Smyslov Pdf

Author : Jan Timman
Publisher : New In Chess
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9789056916732

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Timman's Titans by Jan Timman Pdf

The Stories and the Games: Alekhine – Euwe – Botvinnik – Smyslov – Tal - Petrosian – Spassky – Fischer - Karpov – Kasparov For many years Jan Timman was one of the best chess players in the world. He combined his brilliant successes on the board with a passion for writing and meticulously analysing his own games and those of his rivals. Three times he was a World Championship Candidate and in 1993 he played in the final of the FIDE World Championship. In this fascinating book, Jan Timman portrays ten World Chess Champions that played an important role in his life and career. Alexander Alekhine (1892-1946) he never met, but the story of how in Lisbon he bought one of the last chess sets belonging to the fourth World Champion is one of many highlights in this book. Timman has a keen eye for detail and a fabulous memory, and he visibly enjoys sharing his insider views, including many revelations about the great champions. Timman’s Titans not only presents a personal view of these chess giants, but is also an evocation of countless fascinating episodes in chess history. Each portrait is completed by a rich selection of illustrative games, annotated in the author’s trademark lucid style. Always to the point, sharp and with crystal-clear explanations, Timman shows the highs and lows from the games of the champions, including the most memorable games he himself played against them.

Author : Mikhail Moiseevich Botvinnik
Publisher : New In Chess,Csi
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Chess
ISBN : UOM:39076002897127

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Botvinnik - Petrosian by Mikhail Moiseevich Botvinnik Pdf

World Chess Champion Mikhail Botvinnik writes the story of the 1963 match in which he lost his title to fellow Russian Tigran Petrosian. Botvinnik, one of the greatest chess players of all time, analyses the games, reveals his match strategy and comments on the strategic choices of his opponent. Botvinnik's revealing essay: ?Why In lost the match? is counterbalanced by Petrosian's analysis of his win, which is also included in this important historical document. A fascinating and highly instructive report.

Author : Bernard Cafferty,Mark Taimanov
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1781943389

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The Soviet Championships by Bernard Cafferty,Mark Taimanov Pdf

Alekhine, Botvinnik, Keres, Bronstein, Tal, Petrosian, Korchnoi, Geller, Stein, Spassky, Karpov and Kasparov were all winners at least once, and the tournaments have gone down in legend for the quality, and creative inspiration for the games. This book is a permanent record of those extraordinary times.