Madrid Park Chess: When Your Opponent Forgets to Take

July 5, 2022 NHaselton Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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On the evening of July 1, Hikaru passed through El Retiro Park in Madrid and played some chess. We have video (and some commentary!) courtesy of Hikaru’s Second, Kris Littlejohn.

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