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Aug 2023
1h 22m

EP 342- GM Simen Agdestein: The Norwegia...

BEN JOHNSON
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This week we are joined by a legend of Norwegian Chess, GM Simen Agdestein. Simen was the first Norwegian Grandmaster, a childhood trainer of Magnus Carlsen, and is a nine-time champion of Norway, who holds the record of being both the country’s youngest and oldest national champion, after winning the title again this year at age 56. As if these feats weren’ ... Show More
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