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Great Players of the Past: Kamran Shirazi

October 4, 2026 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Grandmaster Benjamin Finegold presents a lecture on the historical chess career of Kamran Shirazi. The video analyzes several of Shirazi's historical games, including matchups against Edgar de Castro, Anatoly Lein, John Watson, and Nick de Firmian. Chess enthusiasts interested in chess history and classic games will benefit most from this lecture.

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Great Players of the Past: Kamran Shirazi

Games:
06:31 Kamran Shirazi - Edgar de Castro, Saint Martin Open 1991
17:37 Kamran Shirazi - Anatoly Lein, 1986 US Championship
30:45 John Watson - Kamran Shirazi, Lone Pine 1979
37:47 Nick de Firmian - Kamran Shirazi, 1986 US Championship

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Intro and concluding music: “Da Jazz Blues,” by Doug Maxwell; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mopxtd1dZM. Thank you Doug!

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