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Mark Samuelian
Mark Samuelian
is a public-policy advocate, small-business owner, and former national chess master. He is based in Miami Beach, Florida.
Speed Chess Changed My Brain
Mastering the three-minute game saw improved skills in unexpected places, from poker to planking.
Mark Samuelian
Jun 24, 2013
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