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Mishra, born in New Jersey to Indian parents, had already carved his place in history as the youngest-ever to earn the GM title at 12 years and four m ...

In the women’s section, India’s R. Vaishali held on to her joint lead after signing a peace with Lateryna Lagno, who is playing under the FIDE flag in Uzbekistan.

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