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6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners: India wins double gold, Mexico triumphs in men’s section

ChessForFreedom Mexico claimed title in the men’s category, while India earned double gold, winning women’s and youth sections. The 6th Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners concluded on October 15 with tightly contested finals in all three categories. Each final match consisted of two sets with colors reversed.

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