London Chess Classic 2015 – Malcolm Pein Interview

Name: London Chess Classic 2015 – Malcolm Pein Interview
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Description: Executive Director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center, Tony Rich, interviews Malcolm Pein about the 2016 Grand Chess Tour and what we can expect to come!

December 10, 2015 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Executive Director of the Chess Club and Scholastic Center, Tony Rich, interviews Malcolm Pein about the 2016 Grand Chess Tour and what we can expect to come!

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