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| Posted by vynar mailcafe.net 11/29/2008 00:20:39 Play online chess |  Subject: Possible mistake in chess puzle on Nov 28Message: Please, correct me if I'm wrong in any respect. I didn't find the way to communicate it to GameKnot guys. Best, - Igor |
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