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Facing mostly much-lower rated junior players, the rating favorites delivered as expected to lead the opening-round winners of the Dubai Chess & Culture

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WGM Mahri Geldiyeva vs Jain Daksh, Spring Team Rapid, Dubai Chess, champion, Abu Dhabi

WGM Mahri Geldiyeva vs IM Omran Al Hosani, Dubai Chess