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Ju Wenjun Beats Lagno With 60 Million People Watching…

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Ju Wenjun Beats Lagno With 60 Million People Watching

Ju Wenjun Beats Lagno With 60 Million People Watching

Ju Wenjun Beats Lagno With 60 Million People Watching

Repeating the result of the 2018 World Championship knockout final, Ju Wenjun beat Kateryna Lagno in a short rapid match in Beijing, China earlier this week. It was a historic moment for chess in China, as part of it was broadcast on national television. At least for two top grandmasters we know why...

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