Vasily Smyslov
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Summary
Vasily Smyslov was born on March 24, 1921[1], in Moscow[2]. He died on March 27, 2010[3], in Moscow[4]. He worked as a chess player[5], singer[6], non-fiction writer[7], chess composer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,557 views/month, #7,119 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russia[12], Soviet Union[13]
- Occupation: journalist[14], Grandmaster[15]
- Field of work: chess[16], chess puzzle[17], creative and professional writing[18], non-fiction literature[19], journalism[20]
- Award received: world chess champion[21], Order of Lenin[22], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 4th class[23], Order of Friendship of Peoples[24], Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Vassily Smyslov[27]
- Voice type: baritone[28]
- Cause of death: heart failure[29]
- Sport: chess[30]
- Family name: Smyslov[31]
- Given name: Vasily[32]
- Elo rating: 2491[33], 2494[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Vasily Smyslov include 5413 Smyslov[35], an asteroid[36].
Why It Matters
Vasily Smyslov has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 77 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include 5413 Smyslov[35], an asteroid[36].
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 a chess player[5], singer[6], non-fiction writer[7], chess composer[8], and writer[9].
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].