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Vasily Smyslov

Russia · 1938–1957 · Russia · retired
Honor Index340
PANTHEON · ANNO MMXXVI
VSVasily Smyslov
Overall
13
/ 27
Russia
6
/ 9
Stature
80
/ 100
Top 46% all-time

World champion 1957–58 and still a Candidates finalist at 63; a harmonious virtuoso with a flawless positional touch.

1
World Championship
2
Candidates / Challenger
20
Seasons

Career timeline

Honor points per season · highlighted = Worlds
'38'40'42'44'46'48'50'52'54'56

Index composition

340
Index
  • Individual awards340100%

Trophy cabinet

1
World Championship
'57
2
Candidates / Challenger
'53'56

All honors

3 entries
YearHonorTeamPoints
1957World ChampionshipS250
1956Candidates / ChallengerA45
1953Candidates / ChallengerA45

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