2020 Strategy Across the Board: Shannon Bailey’s Welcome

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Uploaded: 2020-11-30T01:32:50+00:00
Description: World Chess Hall of Fame Chief Curator Shannon Bailey welcomes you to the 2020 Strategy Across the Board virtual gala. Hear about the history and mission of the WCHOF. 2020satb.givesmart.com

November 30, 2020 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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World Chess Hall of Fame Chief Curator Shannon Bailey welcomes you to the 2020 Strategy Across the Board virtual gala. Hear about the history and mission of the WCHOF.

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