Game 1 : Smyslov - Botvinnik

after 31...Nf6-d7

('White is positionally lost' - Botvinnik)

Game 2 : Botvinnik - Smyslov

after 23.d4-d5

('two passed Pawns guarantee victory for White' - Botvinnik)

Game 4 : Botvinnik - Smyslov

after 55...Kf5-g4

(55...h7-h5 [Zugzwang] should win)

Game 7 : Smyslov - Botvinnik

after 16.Qd1-b3 1/2-1/2

(16...Rxf3 17.gxf3 Qc6 offers winning chances)

Game 18 : Botvinnik - Smyslov after 23.Bg2-h3 (23.Nd4 cxd4 24.Bd5+ Rxd5 25.Re8 should win)

later in the same game... Game 18 : Botvinnik - Smyslov after 41...c5-c4 (sealed)

Game 19 : Smyslov - Botvinnik

after 34.Rd1-e1

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