Crossword puzzle: chess-oriented and very difficult

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On second thought, some may find it not that difficult...

Full solution in post #27.

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7 across is Carlsen.

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This is your toughest puzzle yet, and my brain is even slower on Fridays.

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zankfrappa wrote:

7 across is Carlsen.

No...

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1 across is Philippines.

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zankfrappa wrote:

1 across is Philippines.


 Correct!

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3a Bloodgood

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13 a annotation

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2d promotion

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5d roulette

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6d Marache

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9d Nardus

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That's 6/6 for Goldendog!

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7 might be "Kramnik". Yay for Vlad.

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7a Topalov

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goldendog wrote:

7a Topalov


 Right again, 7/7.

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10a Elista

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12. dragon ?

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Elista and Dragon correct!

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8d Kosten