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In chess one cannot control everything. Sometimes a game takes an unexpected turn, in which beauty begins to emerge. Both players are always instrumental in this.

Vladimir Kramnik

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Vladimir Kramnik
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: June 25
Chess Player
Writer
Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik
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