Chess Calendar
2018–2019 Virginia Scholastic Chess Tournament Calendar
This calendar is intended to be a resource for Virgina scholastic chess players & parents. Unless otherwise noted all VSCA events feature both individual & team competitions. For non-VSCA events please check with the hosting chess organization for event dates, times, details & tournament rules as the VSCA cannot be responsible for events hosted by other organizations.
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| September 1–3, 2018 | 82nd Annual Virginia Closed | Glen Allen, VA | Non-scholastic event Championship, Amateur/U1800, U1200 & Unrated |
VCF | |
| September 1, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| September 8, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| September 8, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| September 15, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| September 21–23, 2018 | Virginia Senior Open | Arlington, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| September 22, 2018 | Grafton Fall Scholastic & Quads | Yorktown, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Grafton Middle School, 405 Grafton Drive, Yorktown, VA 23692. |
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| September 22, 2018 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Orange, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| September 22, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| September 29, 2018 | IndiaFest Chess Tournament | Chesapeake, VA | Elite (Pre-K–12 US Chess 600+) Novice (Pre-K–12 US Chess below 600) Senior Rookie (Grades 6–12 Non-Rated) Junior Rookie (Pre-K–5 Non-Rated) |
HRCA | |
| September 29, 2018 | McNair September 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| September 29, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| October 6, 2018 | Meadowdale Fall Scholastic & Quads | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 |
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| October 6, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| October 13, 2018 | National Chess Day Festival at MacArthur Center | Norfolk, VA | Senior Elite (Adults US Chess 600+, Youth US Chess 1000+) Junior Elite (Pre-K–12 US Chess 600+) All Ages Novice (US Chess below 600) Senior Rookie (Grades 9–12 and Adult Non-Rated) Junior Rookie (Pre-K–8 Non-Rated) |
HRCA | |
| October 13, 2018 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| October 13, 2018 | McNair October 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| October 13, 2018 | Shenandoah Valley National Chess Day Open | Middletown, VA | Open, U1500, U1000, Scholastic K–8 | SVCC | |
| October 13, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| October 20, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Henrico, VA | K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| October 20–21, 2018 | 34th Emporia Open | Emporia, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| October 20, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| October 21, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| October 27, 2018 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| October 27, 2018 | 2018 Harvest Swiss | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| October 27, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| October 28, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| November 3, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| November 3, 2018 | Canterbury Woods November 2018 Scholastic | Annandale, VA | Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6 | CWES | |
| November 3, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| November 3, 2018 | Fairfax County High School Championship | Herndon, VA | Open, U1500, U1000 | DMV | |
| November 10, 2018 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| November 10–11, 2018 | 23rd Northern Virginia Open | Sterling, VA | Non-scholastic event | VCF | |
| November 10, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| November 10, 2018 | Jefferson-Houston Joust | Alexandria, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| November 10, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| November 11, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| November 17, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Chesterfield, VA | K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| November 17, 2018 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| November 17, 2018 | McNair November 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| November 17–18, 2018 | 26th Annual David Zofchak Memorial Open | Norfolk, VA | Non-scholastic event Open, U1800 |
VCF | |
| November 17, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| November 17, 2018 | Thanksgiving Thunder | Herndon, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| November 18, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| November 24, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 1, 2018 | 2018 Star City Challenge | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| December 1, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 1, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 8, 2018 | Hopkins Scholastic at Hopewell | Hopewell, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3, all US Chess-rated | Info | |
4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 3 teams and top 5 individuals in K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 sections. Site: Hopewell High School, 400 South Mesa Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860 (Hopewell Exit 9-A from I-295. Route 36 East to 4th light at Miles Avenue. Left on Miles to Hopewell HS). No food or drinks are permitted in the Hopewell High School library. |
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| December 8, 2018 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Culpeper, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| December 8, 2018 | McNair December 2018 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| December 8, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 8, 2018 | The Sangster Sortie | Springfield, VA | K–8 Championship, K–8 Advanced, K–8 Intermediate, 4–8 Beginner, 2–3 Beginner, K–1 Beginner | SKC | |
| December 8, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 9, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| December 9, 2018 | Herndon Sunday Scholastic Quads (K–8) | Herndon, VA | K–8 Quads | DMV | |
| December 14–16, 2018 | National K–12 Grade Championships | Orlando, FL | K–12 (Sections by grade) | US Chess | |
| December 15, 2018 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| December 15, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 15, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 16, 2018 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Richmond, VA | K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| December 16, 2018 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades PK–8 G/25 | SKC | |
| December 16, 2018 | Herndon Sunday Scholastic Quads (K–8) | Herndon, VA | K–8 Quads | DMV | |
| December 22, 2018 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| December 22, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 22, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| December 29, 2018 | Warrenton Weekly Saturdays | Warrenton, VA | 3 rounds, US Chess-rated | MAX | |
| December 29, 2018 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 5, 2019 | HRCA Winter Classic | Virginia Beach, VA | Elite (Pre-K-12 US Chess 600+) Novice (Pre-K-12 US Chess Under 600) Senior Rookie (Grades 6-12 New Unrated) Junior Rookie (Pre-K-5 New Unrated) Open Quads (K-12 US Chess 1100+ and Adults) |
HRCA | |
| January 5, 2019 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 12, 2019 | Maggie L. Walker Winter Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) |
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4-SS or 5-SS, G/40;d5 . Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in K–12 Open, K–12 Not-rated, K–5 Open, K–5 Not-rated sections. US Chess membership required for K–12 Open and K–5 Open sections. Site: Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, 1000 N Lombardy Street, Richmond, VA 23220. |
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| January 12, 2019 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| January 12, 2019 | McNair January 2019 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| January 12, 2019 | January Joust | Herndon, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| January 13, 2019 | DMV Sunday Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 13, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| January 19, 2019 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 26, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| January 26, 2019 | Championship Chess Richmond Cross Round Tournament | Midlothian, VA | K–3 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), 4–8 (Quick-rated and Non-rated), Adult and Advanced Scholastic Quick-rated Quads | CCRVA | |
| January 26, 2019 | 2019 Roanoke City Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| January 26, 2019 | Canterbury Woods January 2019 Scholastic | Annandale, VA | Grades K–12, Grades 7–12, Grades K–6, Grades K–3 | CWES | |
| January 26, 2019 | DMV Herndon K–8 Scholastic | Herndon, VA | K–8, K–5, K–3 | DMV | |
| January 27, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| February 2, 2019 | Virginia Beach Groundhog Challenge | Virginia Beach, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) |
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4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Site: Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 3229 MacDonald Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 |
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| February 10, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| February 16, 2019 | McNair February 2019 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| February 16, 2019 | February Freeze | Herndon, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| February 23, 2019 | Veritas Winter Scholastic | Richmond, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) |
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5-SS or 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Site: Veritas School, 3400 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227. Please park in the lot off Westwood Avenue, and follow the signs to Virginia Hall. |
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| February 23, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| February 23, 2019 | Spotsylvania County Public Schools Scholastic Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| February 23, 2019 | 2019 ACC Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| February 24, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| March 2, 2019 | McNair 2019 Scholastic Championships (A State Warmup Event) | Herndon, VA | K–12, K–8, K–5, K–3 | MCN | |
| March 2, 2019 | The Virginia State Warm-Up | Alexandria, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| March 8–10, 2019 | Virginia Scholastic & College Championships | Monticello HS Charlottesville, VA |
Main Tournament: College, K–12 Championship, K–12 Under 1400, K–8 Championship, K–8 Under 1200, K–5 Championship, K–5 Under 1000, K–3 Championship, K–3 Under 600 Blitz Tournament: College, K–12, K–5 Parents & Friends Tournament: Adults |
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| March 10, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| March 15–17, 2019 | National High School (K–12) Championship | Schaumburg, IL | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| March 22–24, 2019 | 52nd Virginia Open | Dulles, VA | Non-scholastic event Open (FIDE Rated), Amateur (U1900, US Chess Rated) |
VCF | |
| March 23, 2019 | March Madness | Herndon, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| March 24, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| March 30, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| March 30, 2019 | The McKinley Action | Arlington, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| April 6, 2019 | McNair April 2019 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| April 12–14, 2019 | All-Girls National Championships | Chicago, IL | Under Age 18, Under Age 16, Under Age 14, Under Age 12, Under Age 10, Under Age 8 | US Chess | |
| April 14, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| April 20, 2019 | Scholastic Chess Tournament | Spotsylvania, VA | US Chess-Rated and Not-rated Sections | DSC | |
| April 26–28, 2019 | National Junior High (K–9) Championship | Grapevine, TX | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| April 27, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| April 27, 2019 | 2019 Southwest Virginia Championships | Roanoke, VA | Open, K–8, K–5, Beginners | RCPS | |
| April 28, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| May 4, 2019 | McNair May 2019 Scholastic and Open Quads | Herndon, VA | Open Quads (Adults, K–12, K–8 1300+); K–8 Swiss, K–5 Swiss, K–3 Swiss | MCN | |
| May 10–12, 2019 | National Elementary (K–6) Championship | Nashville, TN | Sections TBA | US Chess | |
| May 18, 2019 | Meadowdale Spring Scholastic & Quads | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Trophies to top 5 individuals and top 3 teams in each section. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: Meadowdale Library, 4301 Meadowdale Boulevard, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 |
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| May 19, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| May 25, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| June 8, 2019 | Sangster Showdown | Springfield, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| June 9, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| June 22, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| June 23, 2019 | Sundays in Reston Mini-Swiss | Reston, VA | Grades K–8 | SKC | |
| July 27, 2019 | Last Saturday Swiss | Richmond, VA | All Ages, US Chess-rated | RCI | |
| August 10, 2019 | North Courthouse Summer Scholastic & Quads | Chesterfield County, VA | K–12 Open (US Chess-rated) K–12 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) K–5 Open (US Chess-rated) K–5 Not-rated (first 3 tournaments) Open Quads (US Chess-rated, Adults and advanced K–12 1200+) |
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Scholastic sections: 4-SS, G/40;d5. Sections based on the grade the player will attend in the fall (2018-2019 school year). Trophies to top 7 individuals in each section. No team competition or team trophies. $10 entry fee for advance entries, $15 for onsite entries. US Chess membership required for K–5 Open and K–12 Open sections. Open Quads: 3-RR, G/60;d5. $45 to first place, $30 to second place in each quad. $20 entry fee for both advance and onsite entries. US Chess membership required. Site: North Courthouse Road Library, 325 Courthouse Road, Richmond, VA 23236 |
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