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Feb 25
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EP 181 | Queen of Chess

IM Kostya Kavutskiy, IM David Pruess, GM Jesse Kraai
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In this episode of Dojo Talks, the Sensei review the Netflix documentary 'Queen of Chess' and discuss Judit Polgar’s rise to the top of the chess world. They break down what the film gets right, what it leaves out about the Polgar training experiment, and what her legacy means for future generations of players. Join the Dojo - https://chessdojo.clubWatch Liv ... Show More
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