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Quote by Edmar Mednis

“Unless a player has an 'understanding chess' rating of at least 2400, the amount of significant knowledge that he can impart on others is limited.”

Quote by Edmar Mednis

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Edmar Mednis was a renowned writer known for his diverse literary works. He was born on March 22, 1937, and passed away on February 13, 2002. more

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