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FIDE ID 2048280· born 1998 · last updated 5/12/2026
FIDE standard
2114
FIDE rapid
2199
FIDE blitz
2253
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+3 =0 -3 · score50% · 6 games
As White
+2 =0 -1 · score67% · 3 games
As Black
+1 =0 -2 · score33% · 3 games
Manvelyan,Mikayel(2362)
Black,James(2110)1-0
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| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Titled Tue 29th Apr Early | 6 | 2025-04-29 |
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