Fischer, Kasparov, Karpov, Tal, Botvinnik, Spassky, Smyslov, Kramnik, Anand, Topalov, Khalifman. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
The Smyslov of Golf?
If Tom Watson wins the British Open, would that be equivalent to Smyslov beating Ribli (6.5-4.5) to advance to Candidates’ Final in 1983 at age 62? Garcia’s pep talk proved key for WatsonBy Bob HarigESPN.com TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom...
The remarkable Smyslov
A Gentle HandMonday, July 16, 2007; Page C10 Half a century ago, Vassily Smyslov became the chess champion of the world. His 12 1/2 – 9 1/2 victory over Mikhail Botvinnik in the 1957 world championship match in Moscow...