This Russian chess player played during the 1960s and was one of the first to analyze his opponents earlier games. He is also one of the few players to hold a full-time job as an engineer.
- Paul Keres
- Tigran Petrosian
- Mikhail Tal
- Mikhail Botvinnik
Answer
The correct answer is D) Mikhail Botvinnik.
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