![Vasily Smyslov, 7th World Champion and one of the greatest endgame players ever, was born 96 years ago today. : r/chess Vasily Smyslov, 7th World Champion and one of the greatest endgame players ever, was born 96 years ago today. : r/chess](https://external-preview.redd.it/2MKzHvxzIVJSoticUs1ieIa5bS8UweSQyFrfyns3CqQ.jpg?auto=webp&s=369833f5d839279bbd41a215c11481f2833fcd19)
Vasily Smyslov, 7th World Champion and one of the greatest endgame players ever, was born 96 years ago today. : r/chess
International Chess Federation on Twitter: "2021 is a year of remarkable anniversaries. The 7th World Chess Champion Vasily Smyslov was born on 24 March 1921, exactly 100 years ago. 📷: Smyslov in
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