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17 September 2016

9:00 AM

17 September 2016

9:00 AM

As I write, the final results of the Baku Olympiad are still not in. England are fighting for a possible medal position. The highlight so far was our 3-1 victory against the defending gold medallists, China. The most spectacular game was Nigel Short’s complicated victory, which I analyse this week.

Li Chao-Short: Baku Olympiad 2016; Nimzo-Indian Defence

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