Even though Smyslov publicly denied this, Botvinnik never took back his accusation.">

<"Smyslov later said the game that gave him the greatest esthetic pleasure in his entire career was the 14th of the match. But Botvinnik later saw treachery, since in the 14th game Smyslov quickly innovated in an opening Botvinnik had never tried before. < < <He accused his second, Kan, of disclosing his opening preparation to the enemy camp.> > > Even though Smyslov publicly denied this, Botvinnik never took back his accusation.">

Ilia Abramovich Kan was <Botvinnik's> second for this match, and here's something perhaps unexpected he got for his troubles...