Jan 22, 2018 9:09 AM

The Faces of Chess

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A contestant weighs his options at the 2018 Delhi International Open Chess Tournament.
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A contestant ponders his move at the Millionaire Chess Open in Las Vegas in October 2015.

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Alexander Grischuk, of Russia, is one of the world's top chess grandmasters.
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Julia Clementson is one of the most decorated members of Guyana's national chess team.

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Natasha Christiansen studies the chessboard at the Millionaire Chess Open in Atlantic City in October 2016.
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New Yorker Robert Ali is a journalist and chess player who plays in many tournaments.

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Roger Matoewi plays in the Chess Olympiads for his home country of Suriname.
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Jorden van Foorest competing at the 2016 European Chess Club Cup in Novi Sad, Serbia.

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Alshaeby Razan has represented Jordan in the past three Chess Olympiads.
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Asha Kondo takes a break from a game at the 2017 Mombasa International Open Chess Championship.

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Chacha Matiko analyzes his position at the 2017 Mombasa International Open Chess Championship.
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Borase Manoj competes at the 2018 Delhi International Open Chess Tournament.

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