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When I was a child I liked the games of Capablanca, and later I was captivated by Alekhine's play.

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Vladimir Kramnik
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: June 25
Chess Player
Writer
Vladimir Borisovich Kramnik
Liked
Later
Child
Games
Play
Alekhine
Children
Capablanca
Captivated
Chess

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