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“Never play for the win, never play for the draw, just play chess!”

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Alexander Khalifman

Alexander Khalifman, born on January 18, 1966, in the Soviet Union, is a renowned chess player. He has made a significant impact in the world of chess, winning multiple world championship titles. more

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