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“I am pleased that in a match for the World Championship I was able to conduct a game in the style of Akiba Rubinstein, where the entire strategic course was maintained from the first to the last move.”

Quote by Boris Gelfand

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Boris Gelfand is a distinguished chess player from Israel, born on June 24, 1968. He has achieved significant success in the world of chess, winning numerous international titles and competitions. Gelfand is known for his exceptional skill and strategic acumen on the chessboard. more

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