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In Memoriam – GM Urii Eliseev

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The young Russian Grandmaster Urii Eliseev died in a tragic accident after falling from the 12th floor of apartment building in Moscow.

Born in 1996, Eliseev was U16 Russian and world champion in 2012, winner of the 2013 RSGU Cup and the 2016 Moscow Open.

Source: Russian Chess Federation

Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Urii Eliseev.

Urii Eliseev

Urii Eliseev

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