Vasily Smyslov

Soviet chess grandmaster (1921–2010)
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Vasily Smyslov
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Vasily Smyslov

Summary

Vasily Smyslov is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on +1921-03-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. He died on +2010-03-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a chess player[6], singer[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Vasily Smyslov's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Vasily Smyslov died in Moscow[4].
  • Vasily Smyslov was born on +1921-03-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Vasily Smyslov died on +2010-03-27T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].
  • Vasily Smyslov held citizenship in Russia[13].
  • Vasily Smyslov held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
  • Vasily Smyslov worked as a chess player[6].
  • Vasily Smyslov worked as a singer[7].
  • Vasily Smyslov's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Vasily Smyslov worked as a chess composer[9].
  • Vasily Smyslov worked as a writer[10].
  • Vasily Smyslov worked as a journalist[15].
  • Vasily Smyslov's field of work was chess[16].
  • Vasily Smyslov's field of work was chess puzzle[17].
  • Vasily Smyslov's field of work was creative and professional writing[18].
  • Vasily Smyslov's field of work was non-fiction literature[19].
  • Vasily Smyslov's field of work was journalism[20].
  • Vasily Smyslov received the world chess champion[21].
  • Vasily Smyslov received the Order of Lenin[22].
  • Vasily Smyslov received the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23].
  • Vasily Smyslov received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[24].
  • Vasily Smyslov received the Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[25].
  • Vasily Smyslov's image is recorded as Interpolisschaaktoernooi Tilburg 1819 Smyslov aan zet, Bestanddeelnr 929-3630.jpg[26].
  • Vasily Smyslov is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Vasily Smyslov was born in Moscow[2]. He was born on +1921-03-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chess player[6], singer[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], writer[10], and journalist[15]. Fields of work include chess[16], a board game[28], founded in 0601[29]; chess puzzle[17]; creative and professional writing[18], an academic discipline[30]; non-fiction literature[19], a sub-set of literature[31]; and journalism[20], an industry[32].

Recognition

Awards received include world chess champion[21], a sports title[33]; Order of Lenin[22], an order[34], in Soviet Union[35], founded in 1930[36]; Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23], a grade of an order[37], in Russia[38]; Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], an order[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1972[41]; and Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[25], an honorary sporting title[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1934[44].

Death and Burial

Vasily Smyslov died on +2010-03-27T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[45]. He is buried at Novodevichy Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Vasily Smyslov include 5413 Smyslov[46], an asteroid[47].

Why It Matters

Vasily Smyslov ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 60 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include 5413 Smyslov[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Vasily Smyslov born?

Vasily Smyslov's place of birth was Moscow[2].

Where did Vasily Smyslov die?

Vasily Smyslov passed away in Moscow[4].

What did Vasily Smyslov do for work?

Vasily Smyslov worked as chess player[6], singer[7], non-fiction writer[8], chess composer[9], and writer[10].

What awards did Vasily Smyslov receive?

Honors received include world chess champion[21], Order of Lenin[22], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23], and Order of Friendship of Peoples[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [45] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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