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First GM Norm in Saint Louis
How I won 3 games in a row to clinch my first norm...Hello everyone! I've recently developed a new website tailored for chess improvement, and I've published my first post about how I achieved my maiden GM Norm a couple of months ago. The post includes some game analysis and some of my own thoughts during the tournament as well.
Go check it out: https://mardovchess.com/first-gm-norm-in-saint-louis
Feel free to also check out my mentorship program on my website :)
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