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Uploaded: 2024-10-12T03:15:03+00:00
Description: A break between the action, Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield joins the commentators for a brief discussion in the values of reading and writing chess.

October 12, 2024 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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A break between the action, Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield joins the commentators for a brief discussion in the values of reading and writing chess.

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