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Gruenfeld’s Gambit: Israeli Chess Master Wins Deaf World Title
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In a triumph for Israeli chess, Grandmaster Yehuda Gruenfeld clinched the title of World Champion for the Deaf in Belgrade on Sunday.
“The importance of the win intensified in light of October 7 and therefore the desire to put Israel on the map,” said Gruenfield.
“The atmosphere here is good, Israelis are treated well. There are no manifestations of antisemitism in Belgrade, unlike other places in Western Europe,” he added.
The competition saw 38 participants from 20 different countries vying for the title. Competing over 11 rounds, Gruenfeld secured an impressive nine points, finishing the tournament undefeated.
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