![Mikhail Botvinnik](https://images.chesscomfiles.com/uploads/v1/master_player/3697a3e2-bd81-11e8-9e9b-193a342ed457.44d2d1e9.250x250o.8833dc11ed47.jpeg)
Full name
Mikhail Botvinnik
Life
Aug 17, 1911 - May 5, 1995
(age 83)
Place of birth
Kuokkala, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire (now Repino, Russia)
Federation
Russia
Total Games 1315
49% Win
39% Draw
12% Loss
As White 679
53% Win
38% Draw
9%
As Black 636
44% Win
41% Draw
15% Loss