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Source Kotov's statement about the disapproval of the Soviet chess establishment over his win against Botvinnik.
Briefly describe Interregnum issues—Alekhine had been dead for 6 months, the Dutch are promoting Euwe as champion, the Soviets Botvinnik, impact on 1948 WC match
I think this was the first time Smyslov had played outside the USSR, check this and the same for the other Soviets except Botvinnik, mention in article if true
Give Botvinnik comments about the impact of his victory in the Soviet Union
Possibly diagram position of Euwe blunder in Kotov–Euwe
Add reciprocal links from player bios that mention Groningen 1946 back to this article
