{"id":41666,"date":"2025-11-11T14:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41666"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:04:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T08:34:48","slug":"indias-91st-chess-grandmaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster Raahul VS Wins ASEAN Championship | Latest Chess Achievement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Indias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS_wins_the_6th_ASEAN_Individual_Championship_2025_securing_his_final_Grandmaster_norm_Read_key_facts_history_FAQs_and_exam-focused_takeaways\" >India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster Raahul VS wins the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025, securing his final Grandmaster norm. Read key facts, history, FAQs, and exam-focused takeaways.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Indias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS_Triumphs_at_ASEAN_Championship\" >India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster: Raahul VS Triumphs at ASEAN Championship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Achievement_Announcement\" >Achievement &amp; Announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Journey_to_the_GM_Title\" >Journey to the GM Title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Significance_of_the_GM_Title\" >Significance of the GM Title<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Indias_Chess_Momentum\" >India\u2019s Chess Momentum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#The_Way_Forward\" >The Way Forward<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Relevance_for_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Illustrative_of_National_Progress\" >Illustrative of National Progress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Aspirational_Impact\" >Aspirational Impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster: Raahul VS\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#1_Who_is_Raahul_VS\" >1. Who is Raahul VS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Grandmaster_title_in_chess\" >2. What is the significance of the Grandmaster title in chess?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#3_What_rating_is_required_to_become_a_Grandmaster\" >3. What rating is required to become a Grandmaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#4_What_tournament_helped_Raahul_VS_earn_the_GM_title\" >4. What tournament helped Raahul VS earn the GM title?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#5_Who_was_Indias_first_Grandmaster\" >5. Who was India\u2019s first Grandmaster?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#6_How_many_Grandmasters_does_India_currently_have\" >6. How many Grandmasters does India currently have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#7_Why_is_this_achievement_important_for_competitive_exam_aspirants\" >7. Why is this achievement important for competitive exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/indias-91st-chess-grandmaster\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS_wins_the_6th_ASEAN_Individual_Championship_2025_securing_his_final_Grandmaster_norm_Read_key_facts_history_FAQs_and_exam-focused_takeaways\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster Raahul VS wins the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025, securing his final Grandmaster norm. Read key facts, history, FAQs, and exam-focused takeaways.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS_Triumphs_at_ASEAN_Championship\"><\/span>India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster: Raahul VS Triumphs at ASEAN Championship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievement_Announcement\"><\/span>Achievement &amp; Announcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a spectacular achievement for Indian chess, Raahul VS has become India\u2019s 91st chess Grandmaster (GM) by clinching the title at the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025 with a round to spare.  His commanding performance in the tournament underlined not just his individual talent, but also the depth emerging in Indian chess circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journey_to_the_GM_Title\"><\/span>Journey to the GM Title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raahul VS\u2019s path to the GM title demonstrates sustained effort and strategic growth. He had earned his International Master (IM) title in November 2021 after securing the necessary norms and crossing the 2400 live-rating threshold. At the ASEAN Championship 2025, he pushed beyond expectations, achieving the final GM norm ahead of schedule and thereby solidifying his place in the elite GM list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_the_GM_Title\"><\/span>Significance of the GM Title<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grandmaster title, awarded by FIDE (the International Chess Federation), is the highest honour for an individual chess player. It requires achieving three GM norms in international tournaments and attaining a 2500 Elo rating at any point in one\u2019s career.Raahul\u2019s achievement therefore marks a significant milestone in his personal career and contributes to India\u2019s expanding footprint on the global chess map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Chess_Momentum\"><\/span>India\u2019s Chess Momentum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s chess ecosystem has been witnessing a surge in talent, with consecutive GM titles being achieved in recent months. For example, just a week before Raahul\u2019s triumph, Illamparthi AR became India\u2019s 90th GM, and earlier in August the title was earned by S Rohith Krishna as the 89th.These successive successes signal strong developmental pipelines in Indian chess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Way_Forward\"><\/span>The Way Forward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Raahul VS now added to the list of Indian GMs, his next challenges would include maintaining consistency at high-level tournaments, increasing his Elo rating further, and perhaps serving as a role-model for younger players. India\u2019s ambitions in international chess competitions will be buoyed by players like him who combine talent with competitive maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"India\u2019s-91st-Chess-Grandmaster\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster\" title=\"India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Aspirants\"><\/span>Relevance for Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students preparing for government and public-service exams such as those for teaching, police, banking, railways, defence or civil services (like PSCs or IAS), awareness of national achievement stories is important. Raahul VS\u2019s elevation to India\u2019s 91st Grandmaster exemplifies excellence, discipline and the ability to perform under international pressure\u2014all qualities valued in public-service roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illustrative_of_National_Progress\"><\/span>Illustrative of National Progress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This accomplishment underscores India\u2019s rising stature in the world of chess. Increased recognition in global sports reflects well on national talent development and sports policy efforts. For exam candidates, it serves as a current-affairs example of India\u2019s soft power and sports diplomacy advancing concurrently with other domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aspirational_Impact\"><\/span>Aspirational Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The story sets an inspirational benchmark. Aspiring government officers often draw upon such narratives to highlight perseverance and achievement in interview or essay sections. Raahul VS\u2019s milestone can be cited as an example of individual ambition aligning with national progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chess has been a field where India has steadily improved its global standing. While the country produced its first Grandmaster with Viswanathan Anand in 1988, the journey since then has been one of incremental growth. The Grandmaster title requires not only talent but access to international tournaments and sustained training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, India has seen a proliferation of chess academies, better training infrastructure and increased exposure to international events. The core achievement here\u2014becoming India\u2019s 91st Grandmaster\u2014signals how far the ecosystem has expanded. The successive achievements of Illamparthi AR (India\u2019s 90th) and S Rohith Krishna (89th) earlier in 2025 highlight this acceleration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the ASEAN Individual Championship 2025 provided the platform for Raahul\u2019s norm-earning performance\u2014demonstrating how Indian players are increasingly succeeding in global tournaments and converting opportunities into milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CIndias_91st_Chess_Grandmaster_Raahul_VS%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201cIndia\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster: Raahul VS\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Raahul VS became India\u2019s 91st Grandmaster by winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025 with a round to spare.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>He achieved his International Master title in November 2021 and surpassed the 2400 live-rating threshold before going for the GM title.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The Grandmaster title from FIDE requires three GM norms and a 2500 Elo rating at some point in one\u2019s career.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>India\u2019s recent consecutive GM titles (89th, 90th, and now 91st) demonstrate growing depth and strength in Indian chess.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The increasing number of Indian GMs reflects improved chess infrastructure, training and global exposure for Indian players in recent years.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">India\u2019s 91st Chess Grandmaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Raahul_VS\"><\/span><strong>1. Who is Raahul VS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raahul VS is an Indian chess player who has recently achieved the prestigious Grandmaster (GM) title, becoming India\u2019s 91st Grandmaster. He secured his final GM norm by winning the 6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_significance_of_the_Grandmaster_title_in_chess\"><\/span><strong>2. What is the significance of the Grandmaster title in chess?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Grandmaster (GM) title is the highest title awarded by FIDE, the international chess federation. It is a lifetime title and is granted to players who meet the required rating and performance norms in competitive international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_rating_is_required_to_become_a_Grandmaster\"><\/span><strong>3. What rating is required to become a Grandmaster?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A player must achieve a <strong>minimum rating of 2500 Elo<\/strong> at any point in their career and must earn <strong>three GM norms<\/strong> in official tournaments to qualify as a Grandmaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_tournament_helped_Raahul_VS_earn_the_GM_title\"><\/span><strong>4. What tournament helped Raahul VS earn the GM title?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Raahul VS secured the Grandmaster title by winning the <strong>6th ASEAN Individual Championship 2025<\/strong> with one round to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_was_Indias_first_Grandmaster\"><\/span><strong>5. Who was India\u2019s first Grandmaster?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India\u2019s first Grandmaster was <strong>Viswanathan Anand<\/strong>, who achieved the title in <strong>1988<\/strong>. His success paved the way for the growth of professional chess in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_many_Grandmasters_does_India_currently_have\"><\/span><strong>6. How many Grandmasters does India currently have?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Raahul VS becoming the 91st GM, India now has <strong>91 Grandmasters<\/strong> as of 2025, and this number continues to grow steadily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_is_this_achievement_important_for_competitive_exam_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>7. Why is this achievement important for competitive exam aspirants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such news is relevant for <strong>General Awareness<\/strong> sections of major exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, Teaching Eligibility Tests, and State Government Exams. 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