2023 US Chess Championships Round 1 | “Did the chess speak for itself?” | #shorts

Name: 2023 US Chess Championships Round 1 | “Did the chess speak for itself?” | #shorts
Uploaded: 2023-10-11T05:00:08+00:00
Description: Cristian Chirila asks GM Hans Niemann if the chess spoke for itself after his game with GM Dariusz Swiercz in round 1 of the 2023 US Chess Championships.

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Cristian Chirila asks GM Hans Niemann if the chess spoke for itself after his game with GM Dariusz Swiercz in round 1 of the 2023 US Chess Championships.

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