Lecture with GM Varuzhan Akobian (Analyze This!) – 2014.06.10

Name: Lecture with GM Varuzhan Akobian (Analyze This!) – 2014.06.10
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Description: Chess Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian analyzes the games of some Chess Club members. Visit www.saintlouischessclub.org to learn more about the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

June 25, 2014 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Chess Grandmaster Varuzhan Akobian analyzes the games of some Chess Club members. Visit www.saintlouischessclub.org to learn more about the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.

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