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How Chess Helped Alisa Melekhina Become A Successful Attorney‎

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How Chess Helped Alisa Melekhina Become A Successful Attorney‎ https://www.chess.com/article/view/alisa-melekhina-chess-interview

How Chess Helped Alisa Melekhina Become A Successful Attorney

How Chess Helped Alisa Melekhina Become A Successful Attorney

Many American chess enthusiasts regard FM Alisa Melekhina as one of the strongest female players in the United States. Melekhina has participated in eight different U.S. Women's Championships and has represented the country abroad in two different Women's World Team Championships. While the 28-year-old...

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