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Chess to Bridge: Irina Levitina’s Dual Championship Rise
Irina Levitina, born in Leningrad and later based in New Jersey, holds national titles in both chess and bridge. In July she captured the Women’s Knockout Teams bridge title, while dominating U.S. Women’s Chess Championship in recent years. The article recounts a final deal showing her team’s play and agile defense across both games.
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Bobby Fischer
Gunfelse Wadds
Irina Levitina
Leningrad
Russia
New Jersey
U.S
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Gail Greenberg
Greenberg
Dorothy Truscott
Declarer
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