The Faces of Chess
David Llada01A contestant weighs his options at the 2018 Delhi International Open Chess Tournament.
David Llada02A contestant ponders his move at the Millionaire Chess Open in Las Vegas in October 2015.
David Llada03Alexander Grischuk, of Russia, is one of the world's top chess grandmasters.
David Llada04Julia Clementson is one of the most decorated members of Guyana's national chess team.
David Llada05Natasha Christiansen studies the chessboard at the Millionaire Chess Open in Atlantic City in October 2016.
David Llada06New Yorker Robert Ali is a journalist and chess player who plays in many tournaments.
David Llada07Roger Matoewi plays in the Chess Olympiads for his home country of Suriname.
David Llada08Jorden van Foorest competing at the 2016 European Chess Club Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia.
David Llada09Alshaeby Razan has represented Jordan in the past three Chess Olympiads.
David Llada10Asha Kondo takes a break from a game at the 2017 Mombasa International Open Chess Championship.
David Llada11Chacha Matiko analyzes his position at the 2017 Mombasa International Open Chess Championship.
David Llada12Borase Manoj competes at the 2018 Delhi International Open Chess Tournament.
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