The remarkable Vasily Smyslov was born on this day in 1921!
Smyslov left an unforgettable mark on the chess world as the 7th World Champion (1957-1958) and an 8-time Candidate (from 1948 to 1985!), an Olympic medals record winner, and an endgame virtuoso. His talents extended… pic.twitter.com/PbV6O2FRV0— International Chess Federation (@FIDE_chess) March 24, 2024