MVL: Richard played much better than me today

Name: MVL: Richard played much better than me today
Uploaded: 2023-06-16T13:07:13+00:00
Description: Maxime Vachier-Lagrave picked the right first move, but stood up on the wrong feet. Gracious in defeat, he chatted with Sonja Bluhm. Kind words for his opponent, Asnières taking all the marbles, team joy v. individual joy, and more!

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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave picked the right first move, but stood up on the wrong feet. Gracious in defeat, he chatted with Sonja Bluhm. Kind words for his opponent, Asnières taking all the marbles, team joy v. individual joy, and more!

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