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Terekhov: The Life and Games of Vasily Smyslov Volume I: The Early Years 1921-1948 metadata-enriched meaning the opponent had noTHE LIFE & GAMES OF THE SEVENTH WORLD CHESS CHAMPION Vasily Smyslov, the seventh world champion, had a long and illustrious chess career. He played close to 3,000 tournament games over seven decades, from the time of Lasker and Capablanca to the days of Anand and Carlsen. From 1948 to 1958, Smyslov participated in four world championships, becoming world champion in 1957. Smyslov continued playing at the highest level for many years and made a