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Troy Open Chess Tournament
The tournament was organized by the Turkish Chess Federation, Çanakkale GHSİM and Çanakkale 1915 Chess Club.
The 9-round open competition attracted a massive field of 473 players. Georgian IM Giga Quparadze took a clear first place with 8,0/9 points.
The total prize fund was 5500 EUR. More information on the tournament website.
Final standings:
1. IM QUPARADZE GIGA GEO 2500 – 8,0
2-3. EMİNOV ORKHAN TUR 2260 and GM ODEEV HANDSZAR TKM 2408 – 7½
4-12. RAHMANOV SHAHRIYAR AZE 2258, GM RASULOV VUGAR AZE 2483, IM MORCHIASHVILI BACHANA GEO 2355, KOÇ SÜLEYMAN SARP TUR 2009, AĞDELEN HÜSEYİN CAN TUR 1782, ABTINI HASAN SYR 1999, DİRİ REHA TUR 1890, DEMİRBAŞ FATİH TUR 1780 and KÜÇÜK DOĞAN TUR 1903 – 7,0
13-33. FM GHOLAMI ARYAN IRI 2163, IM AZALADZE SHOTA GEO 2498, DUMAN AYDIN TUR 2271, FM SEÇER ATA TUR 2319, GÜCİN ZAFER TUR 2119, SABA ZAFER RABİN TUR 1860, TUTISANI NOE GEO 2029, UYSAL BURAK TUR 1921, SEVGİ VOLKAN TUR 2011, ÖZEN DENİZ TUR 1835, KARATAŞ MELİH TUR 1889, PERÇİN ÖNDER TUR 1773, ÜNAL ONUR TUR 1784, GÜDER SERKAN TUR 1789, AKDOĞAN ALPEREN TUR 1781, TAŞÇI ONUR TUR 1869, MEHMETÇİK SEZGİN TUR 1951, ALAOĞLU NİYAZİ BEKİRHAN TUR 1670, ŞAHİN DOĞA BORAN TUR 1772, KIZILTAŞ YAHYA TUR 1939 and ÇATALKILIÇ ÖZGÜR TUR 1929 – 6½
Last year winner was GM Kivanc Haznedaroglu
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Baku Chess Palace
e3e5.com reports that the news portal AZE.az has posted the graphics of the future Chess Palace that will be built in National Seashore Park in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The Azerbaijan Chess Federation anticipated that the construction should start by the end of year 2013. The sources of AZE.az say that the complex should be completed by the end of 2016. (Graphics below)
With this project, Azerbaijan continues to invest in development of the popular sport.
Last year Baku was awarded with the organization of the FIDE World Chess Cup 2015 and Chess Olympiad 2016. The budget for these two events is over 15 million EUR.
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World Cup round 6 results and photos
Photos from round 6: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20136
Over 18o photos from round 5: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20135
Over 175 photos from round 4: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20134
Over 330 photos from round 3: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20133
Over 260 photos from round 2: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20132
About 650 pictures from round 1 and opening ceremony: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/TromsoWC2013
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Tricky practical tactic
Source: ChessToday.net
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2013 SPICE Cup Open - $11,000 guaranteed
2013 SPICE Cup Open
Sponsored by Webster University
and the Susan Polgar Foundation
St. Louis, Missouri
October 15-19, 2013
GM/IM norm opportunity - Minimum rating (FIDE) 2100
Limited to first 50 entries
4 IM/GM norms were earned last year: http://susanpolgar.blogspot.com
PRIZES: $11,000 guaranteed
$4,000-$2,000-$1,500-$1,000-$500
U/2400 FIDE $500-$250-$125
U/2300 FIDE $500-$250-$125
top female $250
October 2013 rating will be used
Limited FREE hotel accommodation (double occupancy) at the Crown Plaza available to foreign GMs.
ENTRY FEES:
Free to all GMs, IMs, WGMs and all FIDE rated players over 2300 (must complete all 9 rounds), if registered by September 30, 2013. $50 later or on site.
$100 to others if received by September 30, 2013. $150 later or on site.
VENUE:
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For reservations guests can call directly to 314-726-5400 or 1-800-439-5719
Group Name is SPICE Cup or on line at www.cpclayton.com
Group Code is WQZ
Send entries to
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470 E. Lockwood Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
Questions or registration for titled players: Email: spice@webster.edu or call 314-246-8075
Schedule
Tuesday, October 15
5:00 pm - Round 1
Wednesday, October 16
10:00 am - Round 2
5:00 pm - Round 3
Thursday, October 17
10:00 am - Round 4
5:00 pm - Round 5
Friday, October 18
10:00 am - Round 6
5:00 pm - Round 7
Saturday, October 19
10:00 am - Round 8
5:00 pm - Round 9
All Rounds played at the Crown Plaza Clayton Hotel
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World Cup analysis: Kamsky vs Mamedyarov
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Tromsø World Cup LIVE tweets, photos and updates
Photos from round 6: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20136
Over 18o photos from round 5: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20135
Over 175 photos from round 4: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20134
Over 330 photos from round 3: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20133
Over 260 photos from round 2: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20132
About 650 pictures from round 1 and opening ceremony: https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/TromsoWC2013
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Hamdouchi and Maisuradze are 2013 French Chess Champions
846 players (not counting all the players in many blitz and other activities around the official events) competed in 9 official tournaments organised by the French Chess Federation and its new president Diego Salazar.
24 professionals fought in the two “Nationaux” groups for the two official titles of 2013 French Chess Champions – 12 men in the “National” and 12 women in the “National-féminin”.
In fact, there were only 11 men because GM Marie Sebag, top French female player and number 10 in the world, chose to play with the men. She had already won the women’s championship at age 14. Amongst her male colleagues, she suffered a bit, finishing last with 3,0/11 points, but she probably learned a lot.
In the absence of the three 2700-rated stars Vachier-Lagrave, Bacrot and Fressinet, who competed in the World Cup 2013 in Tromso, the top seeded players were young Romain Edouard (2662), the ex-European champion Vladislav Tkachiev (2637) and the local boy Christian Bauer (2633).
It is a big surprise that none of them finished in top 3! Finally, two experienced Grandmasters in their forties made an impressive tournament – Hicham Hamdouchi (2613 and 41-years old) and Jean-Marc Degraeve (2563 and 42-years old) finished equal first with 7,5/11 each.
Similar story in the women’s championship with the big favourite Sophie Milliet (2401) finishing only third, and two players who made the tournament of their life – Nino Maisuradze (2288) and Mathilde Congiu (2190) finishing equal first with 8,5/11 points each.
The tie-break matches were necessary to attribute the two special “Vases de Sèvres”, offered by the French President since year 1914 (!), plus a beautiful sculpture from “Daum”, a luxury items company from Nancy (http://www.daum.fr/ ).
Hamdouchi quickly claimed the national trophy by one draw and one win in the rapid games, whereas the girls had to play some blitz after two draws in rapid. Finally Maisuradze won two games and her first French champion title.
All results and games : http://www.echecs.asso.fr/Default.aspx?Cat=15
Official website : http://www.nancyechecs2013.com/
All videos : http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFhgGFOmt5gFtTXtHsrrQA
Report by IM Christophe Philippe
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Spanish Rapid Chess Championship 2013
The Spanish Rapid Chess Championship was held on 26-27th August, 2013, in Linares. 94 players competed in the 9-round Swiss event with the time control 15 min + 5 sec.
Grandmasters Kamil Miton, David Lariño Nieto and James Plaskett shared the first place with 7,0/9 points each.
Miton wins the top prize on tie-break, while Lariño Nieto is declared Spanish Rapid Chess Champion. IM Ana Matnadze (9th place; 6,5 points) becomes Spanish Women Rapid Champion.
The highlight of the tournament was participation of the legendary GM Ljubomir Ljubojevic, resident of Linares who retired from active play. Ljubojevic shared the 4th place with 6,5 points.
Chess festivities in Linares continue with the Spanish Individual Chess Championship which will be held from 29th August to 6th September.
Final standings (top finishers):
1. GM Miton Kamil POL 2614 – 7
2. GM Lariño Nieto David ESP 2491 – 7
3. GM Plaskett H James ENG 2504 – 7
4. IM Recuero Guerra David ESP 2454 – 6.5
5. GM Anton Guijarro David ESP 2577 – 6.5
6. GM Matamoros Franco Carlos S. ECU 2555 – 6.5
7. GM Ljubojevic Ljubomir SRB 2571 – 6.5
8. FM Ortega Ruiz Jose Miguel ESP 2337 – 6.5
9. IM Matnadze Ana ESP 2406 – 6.5
10. GM Vazquez Igarza Renier ESP 2579 – 6.5
11. GM Arizmendi Martinez Julen Luis ESP 2577 – 6.5
12. GM Salgado Lopez Ivan ESP 2628 – 6
13. GM Granda Zuniga Julio E PER 2673 – 6
14. GM Ibarra Jerez Jose Carlos ESP 2538 – 6
15. GM Korneev Oleg ESP 2590 – 6
16. Perera Borrego Mariela ESP 2073 – 6
17. Sos Andreu Eric ESP 2229 – 6
18. FM Andres Gonzalez Ivan ESP 2311 – 6
19. GM Illescas Cordoba Miguel ESP 2608 – 5.5
20. IM Cuenca Jimenez Jose Fernando ESP 2477 – 5.5
21. GM Dziuba Marcin POL 2600 – 5.5
22. IM Castellanos Rodriguez Renier ESP 2510 – 5.5
23. GM De La Villa Garcia Jesus Mari ESP 2477 – 5.5
24. Navarrete Espi Samuel ESP 2214 – 5.5
25. GM Alonso Rosell Alvar ESP 2550 – 5.5
26. IM Alexandrova Olga ESP 2431 – 5.5
27. FM Astasio Lopez David ESP 2402 – 5.5
28. IM Vega Gutierrez Sabrina ESP 2402 – 5.5
29. IM Moreno Trujillo Alejandro ESP 2552 – 5
30. GM Narciso Dublan Marc ESP 2505 – 5
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3rd Indonesia Open Chess Championship, 100000 USD in prizes
The Indonesia Open Chess Championship 2013 is open for all chess players from federations member of FIDE with ELO Rating minimum 2200.
The tournament is organized by the Indonesian Chess Federation and offers 100,000 USD in prizes.
The tournament format is 11-rounds Swiss system, FIDE rated. Time control is 90 minutes with 30 seconds increment for every move starting from move 1.
The number of participants is limited only to (approximately) 150 players. Registration is closing on 1st October 2013.
Prizes (Total 100.000 USD):
1st – 20.000 USD; 2nd – 10.000 USD; 3rd – 6.000 USD; 4th – 4.000 USD; 5th – 3.000 USD; 6th – 2.500 USD; 7th–12th – 2.000 USD; 13th–20th – 1.000 USD; 21st–30th – 750 USD; 31st–40th – 600 USD; 41st–50th – 500 USD.
Best Women 1st – 3.000 USD; 2nd – 2.000 USD; 3rd – 1.500 USD; 4th – 1.000 USD; 5th – 500 USD.
Best Junior U20 (born on 1st January 1993 and after): 1st – 2.000 USD 2nd – 1.500 USD 3rd – 1 000 USD; 4th – 750 USD; 5th – 500 USD.
Last year Chinese Grandmasters Yu Yangyi and Li Chao shared the first place
Organizing Committee Secretariat:
Indonesian Chess Federation (PERCASI)
Address: Kanselary KONI Pusat Pintu VI Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan Jakarta, Indonesia
Phone: (+62 21) 5731340
Fax: (+62 21) 5731340
Email: pb.percasi@gmail.com; indonesianchessfederation@yahoo.co.id
Website: www.inachess.com
Contact Persons (International):
1. Mr. Henry Hendratno
Mobile: +62 815 8888 020
Email: henryhendratno@gmail.com
2. Mr. Kristianus Liem
Mobile: +62 816 987 794
Email: k_liem@yahoo.com
3. Mr. Alip Prihantoro
Mobile: +62 816 714 697
Email: bhasudewa@gmail.com
4. Mr. Bunawan Bong
Mobile: +62 816 998 957
Email: skak_bun@yahoo.com
Download full Regulations (PDF)
Download Registration Form (.doc)
Indonesian Chess Federation, PB. PERCASI
Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, President
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Polgar Chess University now back on ICC
Welcome to the all-new Polgar Chess University, where chess students of all levels, no matter where they live, have an opportunity to learn chess from some of the best instructors in the game. GM Susan Polgar, former Women's World Chess Champion, created this online school with the dream of bringing expert advice and training to chess enthusiasts around the world at a very affordable cost.
Curriculum Structure
Susan herself developed the structured curriculum, personally teaching many of the courses along with other top chess players and professional instructors who will be joining the faculty as the school grows. Polgar Chess University is offered in this format:
- Courses identified by level — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced
- Three general courses, one at each level, run concurrently
- Course lessons are prerecorded lectures that may be viewed at your convenience.
- Your purchased lessons are yours forever. Download the lessons to your computers and devices.
- Your purchased videos are always available in your "My Downloadable Products" section.
- Courses can be imported into iTunes an sync'd on all your iDevices.
Sample Lessons
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Full Lessons
Please view individual lessons for each track below. We recommend watching each track in lesson order from the beginning of each level.
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Final results including colors for World Cup Final Match
Exclusive pictures from today, including drawing of lots, checking pieces, and lighting:
https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/WorldCup20136
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King's Indian Defense by GM Kritz ... and more
The Grand Prix Attack Bb5 System with GM Perelshteyn
Ruy Lopez, Chigorin Defense Gambits with GM Kritz
Posted on August 26,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings, All Articles w/ Videos. The Chigorin Variation of the Ruy Lopez is a very common line because black obtains a solid position and good space in the center. White's strategy is often similar to a coiled spring, conceding space in the center while avoiding the creation of any weaknesses in his position, and focusing on the targeted development of minor pieces. However, things can quickly change in the Chigorin Variation of the Ruy Lopez as there are multiple ways that blac[...]
Rocking the Ruy Lopez with GM Kritz
Posted on August 19,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings. The Ruy Lopez is the most popular chess opening in the history of the game. The Ruy Lopez, also known as the Spanish Game, has been played by nearly every world chess champion in the last few hundred years and continues to enjoy immense popularities at all levels in the 21st century. So just why does everybody like to play the Ruy Lopez so much? Although the Ruy Lopez has been studied very deeply and the theory is extensive, chess players are sti[...]
Damian Lemos vs Magnus Carlsen - Analysis by Damian Lemos
Posted on August 15,2013 By GM Damien Lemos in Strategy & Game Review, All Articles w/ Videos. In this game GM Damien Lemos analyzes one of his games played against GM Magnus Carlsen. This game is from World Youth Chess Championship Under14 , played in Halkidiki, Greece. 2003.By the time this game was played both players were 13 years old. You'll find a tough Kings Indian defense worth analyzing. The game showcases the two 13 year old prodigies battling heads in an ultra aggressive style. If you want to learn more about the King's Indian D[...]
King's Indian Defense by GM Kritz
Posted on August 12,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings. The King's Indian Defense is the most double-edged response for black against 1. d4, by far maintaining the most decisive results of all the queen pawn opening systems. The reason for this is very simple - black immediately creates imbalances in the position by allowing white to create a large space advantage in the center (normally with pawns on c4, d4, and e4) while black calmly develops his kingside fianchetto and plans a targeted strike in th[...]
OnlineChessLessons.net is a producer of thousands of free chess articles and free chess videos by FIDE chess masters. They recently released the renowned Empire Chess series that has been taking the chess world by storm. Please consider checking out their chess blog and chess shopwith tons of free updated previews.
Ruy Lopez, Chigorin Defense Gambits with GM Kritz
Posted on August 26,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings, All Articles w/ Videos. The Chigorin Variation of the Ruy Lopez is a very common line because black obtains a solid position and good space in the center. White's strategy is often similar to a coiled spring, conceding space in the center while avoiding the creation of any weaknesses in his position, and focusing on the targeted development of minor pieces. However, things can quickly change in the Chigorin Variation of the Ruy Lopez as there are multiple ways that blac[...]
Rocking the Ruy Lopez with GM Kritz
Posted on August 19,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings. The Ruy Lopez is the most popular chess opening in the history of the game. The Ruy Lopez, also known as the Spanish Game, has been played by nearly every world chess champion in the last few hundred years and continues to enjoy immense popularities at all levels in the 21st century. So just why does everybody like to play the Ruy Lopez so much? Although the Ruy Lopez has been studied very deeply and the theory is extensive, chess players are sti[...]
Damian Lemos vs Magnus Carlsen - Analysis by Damian Lemos
Posted on August 15,2013 By GM Damien Lemos in Strategy & Game Review, All Articles w/ Videos. In this game GM Damien Lemos analyzes one of his games played against GM Magnus Carlsen. This game is from World Youth Chess Championship Under14 , played in Halkidiki, Greece. 2003.By the time this game was played both players were 13 years old. You'll find a tough Kings Indian defense worth analyzing. The game showcases the two 13 year old prodigies battling heads in an ultra aggressive style. If you want to learn more about the King's Indian D[...]
King's Indian Defense by GM Kritz
Posted on August 12,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings. The King's Indian Defense is the most double-edged response for black against 1. d4, by far maintaining the most decisive results of all the queen pawn opening systems. The reason for this is very simple - black immediately creates imbalances in the position by allowing white to create a large space advantage in the center (normally with pawns on c4, d4, and e4) while black calmly develops his kingside fianchetto and plans a targeted strike in th[...]
OnlineChessLessons.net is a producer of thousands of free chess articles and free chess videos by FIDE chess masters. They recently released the renowned Empire Chess series that has been taking the chess world by storm. Please consider checking out their chess blog and chess shopwith tons of free updated previews.
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Intelligent moves
Her moves are intelligent!
Henna Rakheja, Aug 28, 2013, DHNS:
Thursday 29 August 2013
News updated at 12:30 AM IST
As a six-year old hyperactive kid, her parents had no other choice but to keep her busy in various activity classes so that she did not disturb her older siblings.
It was one of these activity classes that developed her interest in the game of chess and then there was no looking back for Tania Sachdev!
The female face of chess in India, Tania recollects how she was a menace for her siblings. “They were academically-oriented and I never let them study. So the only solution to this was to get me enrolled in activity classes. One of these was chess and the day I started playing, I got glued to the game,” says Tania, who could finally be seated in one place!
Then began the spate of chess games at her home which she won at ease. “Everyone in my house was really bad at it so I could beat them,” she says smilingly. But the journey ahead was not easy because the game hadn’t seen a female interest before. “As an eight-year old when I participated in international events it was difficult to cope but I loved to travel, which kept me motivated. My mother accompanied me and by the time I was 15, a lot of parents came upto me seeking advice for their kids who were interested in chess.”
Taking advantage of her anonymity she even defeated people in chess at coffee cafe’s. “Coffee homes in Delhi were the only places where people played chess then. They didn’t know that I was taking formal training and least expected a school girl to be so good at it. So I used to go with my friends to these places and it was a great way to earn pocket money,” she confesses.
She soon took up the game professionally but still remembers, “how hard it was to bring recognition to the game in the first 10 years. Now chess has become so big and picked up so well in Delhi which makes me very happy and excited,” says the City girl when Metrolife met her at the Delhi prelims of Red Bull’s ‘The Battle for the Queen’.
“Cricket has always overshadowed other sports,” rues Tania who feels that the game should be “made a compulsory sport in schools across the country. Chess is the most-widely played sport around the world and a compulsory subject in South India. Then why not make it compulsory elsewhere in the country too? It not only exercises the brain but also develops the analytic and calculative power of the player,” she says listing the benefits.
While most mothers wonder about the diet leading to her intelligent brain, Tania states, “I don’t eat 500 almonds and five tonnes of fish everyday! Only chocolate is my weakness. I love food and eat a lot but for an intelligent mind one needs to start playing chess when young in order to build up the focus and concentration levels.”
Yet, “There is nothing as a perfect player in any sport,” says the Arjuna Awardee who enjoys the adrenaline rush of competing. “I want to cross my present rank and be in the top 20 women world ranking in future!”
Source: http://www.deccanherald.com
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President Cup in Dubai, UAE
The prestigious President Cup Tournament was held from 15th to 22nd August, 2013, at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club in Dubai, UAE.
Top seeded player International Master Omar Noaman from Sharjah won the competition with 8,5 points from nine rounds.
CM Faisal Abdulla of Abu Dhabi Chess Club was runner-up with 7,5 points while FM Ibrahim Mohamed Khouri also from Abu Dhabi chess Club was placed third with 7 points. Mansour Abbas finished fourth with 5 points.
The tournament had a notable absence of Grandmaster Salem A.R.Saleh, the defending Champion, who was away playing in the World Cup at Tromso, Norway.
Mahdi Abdu Rahim, the Technical Secretary of the UAE Chess Federation, said: “The tournament was held smoothly as per FIDE Rules and will be a FIDE rated chess event”.
Saud Mohammed, the Manager of UAE Chess Federation, said: “The tournament showcased the best talents in UAE and also provided a unique opportunity for the budding chess players to hone their skills”.
Final standings:
1. IM Omar Noaman 2344 UAE – 8.5
2. CM Faisal Abdulla 2246 UAE – 7.5
3. FM Khouri Ibrahim Mohamed 2216 UAE – 7.0
4. Mansour Abbas 1929 UAE – 5.0
5. Abdulla Al Tahir 1958 UAE – 4.5
6. FM Othman A. Moussa 2297 UAE – 4.5
7. Mohd A. Altaher 2059 UAE – 4.5
8. FM Khouri Ahmed Abbas UAE – 4.5
9. Ahmed Fayez 1953 UAE – 3.5
10. Zayed Ali Al-Hamed 1973 UAE – 3.0
11. Abdulkarim Ali 1956 UAE – 2.5
12. Humaid Abdulla Ali 1638 UAE – 2.0
13. Ali Abdulkhaleq UAE 2076 – 1.0
Report by Saud Al Marzouqi
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