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Saturday, December 18

M Apicella
vs
K Dragun

Dragun Sicilian
(by belgradegambit)

Player of the Day

Diego Flores
(1982-)

Opening of the Day

Ponziani's Opening
1. e4 e5 2. ♘f3 ♘c6 3. c3
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