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It's a heartening story: a strong chess grandmaster visits a correctional facility to inspire the inmates for the game he excels in. Uzbek American GM Timur Gareyev, holder of the world blindfold record, gave simul displays, blindfold sessions, and even lessons during his visit. Tony Ballard, the Director of Prison Outreach program of The "The Gift of Chess", describes the GM visit and his own rehabilitation with chess guiding his life.

Courtesy photo SubmittedTony Ballard/Gift of ChessEditor's note: Tony

Courtesy photo SubmittedTony Ballard/Gift of ChessEditor's note: Tony

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