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Alexey Shirov vs Lorin A R D'Costa
European Club Cup (2008), Kallithea GRE, rd 2, Oct-18
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Variation (B42)  ·  1-0

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Aug-08-09  alexrawlings: Nice finish.

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