Mikhail Botvinnik
Mikhail Botvinnik (1911–1995) was a chess grandmaster from Soviet Union.
Mikhail Botvinnik held the title of World Chess Champion.
Career facts
- Born: 1911
- Died: 1995
- Federation: Soviet Union
- FIDE titles: Grandmaster
Famous games
- Botvinnik vs. Capablanca, AVRO 1938 — vs. José Raúl Capablanca, AVRO, Rotterdam 1938
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