E-DVD - A Tribute to Smyslov - Chess Lecture - Volume 88 Chess Magazines in 1961 he finally took

in 1961 he finally took the Honinbo title from Takagawa Kaku who had held it for a record nine consecutive terms

8 hours of instruction and analysis in a series of 5 lectures

A matching Quiver bag to complete the ensemble

The Means and Ends

founded California Youth Chess League

E-DVD - A Tribute to Smyslov - Chess Lecture - Volume 88 Chess Magazines in 1961 he finally tookVasily Smyslov was a Soviet and Russian grandmaster, and was World Chess Champion from 1957 to 1958. He redefined chess post WW2. He was a candidate for the World Chess on eight occasions. Smyslov twice tied for first at the Soviet Championship (1949, 1955), and his total of 17 Chess Olympiad medals won is an all time record. In five European Team Championships, Smyslov won ten gold medals. He is known for his fantastic endgames, very dynamic sense