Hou Yifan

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Hou Yifan after winning the 2010 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship, held in Antioch, Tur., Dec. 24, 2010.

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Hou Yifan.

Hou Yifan.

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Hou Yifan after winning the 2010 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship, held in Antioch, Tur., Dec. 24, 2010.

Hou Yifan after winning the 2010 FIDE Women's World Chess Championship, held in Antioch,...

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