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“In my opinion, the style of a player should not be formed under the influence of any single great master.”

Quote by Vasily Smyslov

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Vasily Smyslov was a Soviet chess grandmaster and one of the world's strongest players in the mid-20th century. Born on March 24, 1921, in Leningrad, Russia, Smyslov was renowned for his profound understanding of the game and his versatility in both attacking and defensive play. He won the Soviet Chess Championship multiple times and represented the Soviet Union in various international competitions, including the World Chess Championship. more

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