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Personal

Kula, VJ (Vuyani Julius)

Chess SA id

105061707

FIDE id

?

Date of birth

2005-07-13 (Adult)

Gender

Male

Region

West Rand (GWR)

Citizen

RSA

Titles

Chess SA registered

No

Last active game

2025-12-05

Personal details last changed

1900-01-01

Junior GPX Games

Junior GPX Points

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating 1712 1716.7 1372.2 1296.3
Raw rating 1650.8 1656.1 1372.2 1296.3
Weighted rating 1712 1716.7 1372.1 1278.9
Weighted performance 1463.8 1479.6 0 0
Floor 1272.7 1284.9 872.2 796.3
K-factor 28 28 36 36
Min/Max rating change allowed 87.2 86.6 129.7 144.6
Highest rating 1772.7
2024-06-01
1784.9
2024-06-01
1635.6
2021-12-01
1296.3
2025-08-01
Highest raw rating 1772.7
2024-06-01
1784.9
2024-06-01
1372.2
2024-03-01
1296.3
2025-08-01
Highest weighted rating 1772.7
2025-04-01
1784.9
2024-10-01
1370.2
2025-08-01
1268.2
2025-08-01
Highest weighted performance 1763.7
2023-07-01
1761.3
2023-07-01
1635.6
2021-12-01
1200
2024-02-01

Prediction
Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating change -6.1 -6.2 0 0
New rating 1705.9 1710.5 1372.2 1296.3
Analysis
Rating 1712 1716.7 1372.2 1296.3
Raw rating 1650.8 1656.1 1372.2 1296.3
Weighted rating 1712 1716.7 1372.1
Weighted performance 1463.8 1479.6 0
K-factor 28 28 36 36
Floor 1272.7 1284.9 872.2 796.3
Max/Min rating change allowed 87.2 86.6 129.7 144.6
Games 0 0 0 0
Score 0 0 0 0
Expected score 0 0 0 0
Score-Expected 0 0 0 0
Temp raw +/- 0 0 0 0
Final raw +/- 0 0 0 0
New raw rating 1650.8 1656.1 1372.2 1296.3
New weighted rating 1705.9 1710.5 1372.2 1280.7
New weighted performance 1453.9 1469.5 0 0
Temp new rating 1705.9 1710.5 1372.2 1296.3
Temp new rating +/- -6.1 -6.2 0 0
Final new rating +/- -6.1 -6.2 0 0
New rating 1705.9 1710.5 1372.2 1296.3
New K-factor 28 28 36 36
New floor 1272.7 1284.9 872.2 796.3

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
0 0 0 0
31 22 0 9
48 43 5 0
36 36 0 0
65 65 0 0
15 10 5 0
History 461 442 10 9

Games since
Main
79
Standard
65
Rapid
5
Blitz
9
Gender Male
Age group Adult
Region West Rand (GWR)
Province Gauteng (GT)
Main
RSA Province Region
Overall 278 103 4
Male 260 97 4
Adult 164 62 2
Adult Male 153 61 2
Standard
RSA Province Region
Overall 272 109 4
Male 254 101 4
Adult 153 62 2
Adult Male 145 60 2
Rapid
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
Adult -1 -1 -1
Adult Male -1 -1 -1
Blitz
RSA Province Region
Overall -1 -1 -1
Male -1 -1 -1
Adult -1 -1 -1
Adult Male -1 -1 -1

Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 0 0 0 0 0 0
Standard 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rapid 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 31 14 45.16 -41.1 1633.1 1592
Standard 22 9.5 43.18 -58 1651.3 1593.3
Rapid 0 0 0 0 0 0
Blitz 9 4.5 50 0 1588.6 1588.6
History
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 295 218 73.9 203.1 1396.9 1600.1
Standard 276 204.5 74.09 204.8 1396.6 1601.4
Rapid 10 9 90 340 1233.5 1573.5
Blitz 9 4.5 50 0 1588.6 1588.6

Date Main Standard Rapid Blitz
2026-01-01 1650.8 1656.1 1372.2 1296.3
2025-11-30 1664.8 1670.9 1372.2 1296.3
2025-11-01 1664.8 1670.9 1372.2 1296.3
2025-09-30 1664.8 1670.9 1372.2 1296.3
2025-09-01 1664.8 1670.9 1372.2 1296.3
2025-08-01 1741.4 1747 1372.2 1296.3
2025-07-01 1743.5 1748.5 1372.2 1265.7
2025-06-01 1743.5 1748.5 1372.2 1265.7
2025-05-01 1743.2 1748.3 1372.2 1265.7
2025-04-01 1743.2 1748.5 1372.2 1265.7
2025-03-01 1742.7 1748 1372.2 1265.7
2025-02-01 1741.4 1745.9 1372.2 1265.7
2025-01-01 1731.3 1724.7 1372.2 1265.7
2024-12-01 1718.4 1712.4 1372.2 1265.7
2024-11-01 1718.4 1712.4 1372.2 1265.7
2024-10-01 1734 1732.6 1372.2 1265.7
2024-09-01 1741.7 1748.8 1372.2 1265.7
2024-11-01 1741.7 1748.8 1372.2 1265.7
2024-07-01 1772 1782.7 1372.2 1265.7
2024-06-01 1772.7 1784.9 1372.2 1265.7
2024-05-01 1751.8 1770.6 1372.2 1265.7
2024-04-01 1751.8 1770.6 1372.2 1265.7
2024-03-01 1751.8 1770.6 1372.2 1265.7
2024-02-01 1755.9 1763 1343.8 1265.7

Comming soon.

Tournaments

No tournaments found.
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
No tournaments found.
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
Last 500 tournaments since 01 January 2018
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 USSA Chess Championships 2025 (Open) 2025-12-01 2025-12-05 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 9 9 6.5 Yes Analysis
2 UJ @20 Years Chess Championship 2025 (Open) 2025-08-02 2025-08-02 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 4 1.5 Yes Analysis
3 Chess Power House Aug Open 2025 (A) 2025-08-16 2025-08-16 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 4 0.5 Yes Analysis
4 South African Open 2025 (B) 2025-06-28 2025-07-05 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 11 9 4.5 Yes Analysis
5 South African Open 2025 (Blitz) 2025-07-02 2025-07-02 Blitz Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 9 9 4.5 Yes Analysis
6 FIDE in The West 2025 (Open) 2025-04-12 2025-04-12 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
7 Gauteng Inter-Region at UJ 2024 (U20) 2024-12-07 2024-12-08 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
8 Guateng Universities Chess Championship 2024 2024-10-05 2024-10-05 Standard Joe Gqabi (EJG) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
9 JCC Khelo India 1st Annual Chess Tournament 2024 (A) 2024-08-31 2024-08-31 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
10 CUCSA Region VI Games 2024 (Open) 2024-07-09 2024-07-11 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 6 4 0 Yes Analysis
11 FIDE in the West 2024 (Open) 2024-06-08 2024-06-08 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
12 Gauteng Cup 2nd Edition 2024 2024-05-18 2024-05-18 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
13 South African Junior Closed Chess Championship 2024 (U20 Open) 2024-04-27 2024-05-01 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 9 9 4.5 Yes Analysis
14 2024 West Rand Open (Open) 2024-02-03 2024-02-03 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
15 University of the Witwatersrand vs University of Johannesburg 2024 2024-02-24 2024-02-24 Rapid Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
16 West Rand vs Bojanala Inter-Regional Championships 2023 (Open) 2023-10-12 2023-10-12 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 4 2.5 Yes Analysis
17 West Rand at Bastion 2023 (Open) 2023-08-05 2023-08-05 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
18 2023 Gauteng Top Schools (U19 Mixed) 2023-08-19 2023-08-19 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
19 D2 School League Finals 2023 (U19) 2023-07-22 2023-07-22 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
20 2023 SA Schools Winter Games (U18 Open) 2023-07-04 2023-07-06 Standard West Rand (GWR) 7 7 5.5 Yes Analysis
21 D2 Schools Individuals 2023 (U18 Boys) 2023-05-13 2023-05-13 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
22 Gauteng Schools Individual Finals 2023 (U18 Boys) 2023-05-27 2023-05-27 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
23 West Rand vs Bojanala 2022 (Open) 2022-11-05 2022-11-05 Standard Bojanala Platina (NBR) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
24 FIDE at The King`s Gate 2.0 2022 (A) 2022-10-21 2022-10-23 Standard Bojanala Platina (NBR) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
25 West Rand Trials 2022 (U18) 2022-09-03 2022-09-03 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
26 D2 School League Finals 2022 (U18) 2022-08-20 2022-08-20 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
27 2nd West Rand Open 2022 (Open) 2022-08-06 2022-08-06 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
28 2022 Gauteng Schools Team Championships (U17 Open) 2022-08-26 2022-08-26 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 4 4 Yes Analysis
29 NSSC Winter Games 2022 (U18 Boys) 2022-07-04 2022-07-06 Standard Cape Town (WCT) 7 7 5 Yes Analysis
30 Bojanala Chess Federation Clash of Schools 2022 (HS Juniors) 2022-07-23 2022-07-23 Standard Bojanala Platina (NBR) 4 4 4 Yes Analysis
31 2022 Gauteng Schools Individual Chess Championship (U18 Boys) 2022-06-18 2022-06-18 Standard Ekurhuleni (GE) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
32 D2 Schools Individuals 2022 (U18 Boys) 2022-05-07 2022-05-07 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
33 West Rand Juniors 2022 (Seniors) 2022-04-09 2022-04-09 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
34 2022 Gauteng Interregion (U18 Open) 2022-02-26 2022-02-26 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
35 Khutsong Chess Club vs Growing Pawns Chess Club 2022 (Rooks) 2022-01-15 2022-01-15 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
36 West Rand Trials 2021 (Open) 2021-12-04 2021-12-04 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
37 Khutsong Chess Club vs Mohlakeng Chess Athletes 2021 2021-12-20 2021-12-20 Rapid West Rand (GWR) 6 5 5 Yes Analysis
38 Khutsong Schools Individuals 2021 (A) 2021-11-13 2021-11-13 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
39 Khutsong Chess Club 2020 (Open) 2020-03-07 2020-03-07 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
40 2019 South African Junior Team Championships (U16C) 2020-01-04 2020-01-08 Standard 4 Knights (4K) 7 7 6 Yes Analysis
41 NW Open 2019 (Championship) 2019-10-12 2019-10-12 Standard Bojanala Platina (NBR) 5 5 2 Yes Analysis
42 West Rand Junior Open 2019 (U18) 2019-08-17 2019-08-17 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
43 2019 Gauteng School League Finals (U17 Open) 2019-08-24 2019-08-24 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 4 2 Yes Analysis
44 Ray Laureles Chess Open 2019 (B) 2019-07-27 2019-07-27 Standard Ngaka Modiri Molema (NNM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
45 Khutsong Chess Club vs Knight Riders 2019 (A) 2019-06-08 2019-06-08 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
46 Merafong Schools Individuals 2019 (U15 Boys) 2019-05-04 2019-05-04 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
47 2019 Gauteng Secondary Schools Individual Chess Championships (U15 Boys) 2019-05-25 2019-05-25 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
48 D2 Schools Individuals 2019 (U15) 2019-05-18 2019-05-18 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
49 Khutsong Chess Club Freedom Day 2019 (Open) 2019-04-27 2019-04-27 Standard West Rand (GWR) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
50 South African Junior Team Championships 2018 (U16D) 2018-12-16 2018-12-20 Standard 4 Knights (4K) 7 6 5.5 Yes Analysis
51 Khutsong Chess Club 2018 (Open) 2018-09-08 2018-09-08 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
52 2018 Gauteng League Final (U13) 2018-08-24 2018-08-24 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
53 Ray Laureles Open 2018 (Open) 2018-07-28 2018-07-28 Standard Ngaka Modiri Molema (NNM) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
54 2018 Gauteng Secondary Schools Individual Chess Championships (U13 Boys) 2018-05-25 2018-05-25 Standard Tshwane (GTP) 5 5 4 Yes Analysis
55 Merafong Schools Individuals 2018 (U13 Boys) 2018-05-05 2018-05-05 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 5 Yes Analysis
56 D2 Schools Individuals 2018 (U13 Open) 2018-05-19 2018-05-19 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis
57 Hervormde Kerk 2018 (Open) 2018-04-21 2018-04-21 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 4 1.5 Yes Analysis
58 Hervormde Kerk 2018 (B) 2018-03-10 2018-03-10 Standard Dr Kenneth Kaunda (NWP) 5 5 4.5 Yes Analysis

Top 3 Streaks

# Games Start End
1 30 Tournament
NSSC Winter Games 2022
Tournament
West Rand vs Bojanala 2022
date
2022-07-06
rnd
7
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-11-05
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Steyn, A (Aidan)
Opponent
Tsitsi, K (Karabo)
2 17 Tournament
West Rand Juniors 2022
Tournament
NSSC Winter Games 2022
date
2022-04-09
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-07-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Pretorius, TS (Tyron)
Opponent
Masuku, M (Mxolosi)
3 16 Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club Freedom Day 2019
Tournament
2019 Gauteng Secondary Schools Individual Chess Championships
date
2019-04-27
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2019-05-25
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Mvundla, T (Thandiswa)
Opponent
Mbewe, O (Oarabile)
# Games Start End
1 30 Tournament
NSSC Winter Games 2022
Tournament
West Rand vs Bojanala 2022
date
2022-07-06
rnd
7
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-11-05
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Steyn, A (Aidan)
Opponent
Tsitsi, K (Karabo)
2 17 Tournament
West Rand Juniors 2022
Tournament
NSSC Winter Games 2022
date
2022-04-09
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-07-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Pretorius, TS (Tyron)
Opponent
Masuku, M (Mxolosi)
3 16 Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club Freedom Day 2019
Tournament
2019 Gauteng Secondary Schools Individual Chess Championships
date
2019-04-27
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
date
2019-05-25
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Mvundla, T (Thandiswa)
Opponent
Mbewe, O (Oarabile)
# Games Start End
1 5 Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club vs Mohlakeng Chess Athletes 2021
Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club vs Mohlakeng Chess Athletes 2021
date
2021-12-20
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2021-12-20
rnd
6
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Rampuru, K (Kgalalelo)
Opponent
Rakgabale, M (Mahlatse)
2 4 Tournament
University of the Witwatersrand vs University of Johannesburg 2024
Tournament
University of the Witwatersrand vs University of Johannesburg 2024
date
2024-02-24
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-02-24
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mafuya, A (Avuziwe)
Opponent
Molo, S (Sibo)
# Games Start End
1 2 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-07-02
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-07-02
rnd
7
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Naidu, S (Saien)
Opponent
Pillay, N (Nico)
2 2 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-07-02
rnd
1
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-07-02
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Tracey, T (Terence)
Opponent
Sedidi, T (Tshepang)
3 1 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-07-02
rnd
4
type
Blitz
result
0.5
date
2025-07-02
rnd
4
type
Blitz
result
0.5
Opponent
Macdonald, D (Devon)
Opponent
Macdonald, D (Devon)
# Games Start End
1 12 Tournament
D2 School League Finals 2022
Tournament
West Rand Trials 2022
date
2022-08-20
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-09-03
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Coetzee, AA (Annika Arnel)
Opponent
Nxumalo, S (Sihle)
2 9 Tournament
2023 SA Schools Winter Games
Tournament
West Rand at Bastion 2023
date
2023-07-06
rnd
7
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-08-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Peter, NM (Neathan)
Opponent
Letlhoo, BJ (Bokang)
3 9 Tournament
West Rand Juniors 2022
Tournament
D2 Schools Individuals 2022
date
2022-04-09
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-05-07
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Pretorius, TS (Tyron)
Opponent
Viljoen, F I (Francois)
# Games Start End
1 12 Tournament
D2 School League Finals 2022
Tournament
West Rand Trials 2022
date
2022-08-20
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-09-03
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Coetzee, AA (Annika Arnel)
Opponent
Nxumalo, S (Sihle)
2 9 Tournament
2023 SA Schools Winter Games
Tournament
West Rand at Bastion 2023
date
2023-07-06
rnd
7
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-08-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Peter, NM (Neathan)
Opponent
Letlhoo, BJ (Bokang)
3 9 Tournament
West Rand Juniors 2022
Tournament
D2 Schools Individuals 2022
date
2022-04-09
rnd
1
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-05-07
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Pretorius, TS (Tyron)
Opponent
Viljoen, F I (Francois)
# Games Start End
1 5 Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club vs Mohlakeng Chess Athletes 2021
Tournament
Khutsong Chess Club vs Mohlakeng Chess Athletes 2021
date
2021-12-20
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2021-12-20
rnd
6
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Rampuru, K (Kgalalelo)
Opponent
Rakgabale, M (Mahlatse)
2 4 Tournament
University of the Witwatersrand vs University of Johannesburg 2024
Tournament
University of the Witwatersrand vs University of Johannesburg 2024
date
2024-02-24
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-02-24
rnd
5
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mafuya, A (Avuziwe)
Opponent
Molo, S (Sibo)
# Games Start End
1 2 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-07-02
rnd
6
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-07-02
rnd
7
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Naidu, S (Saien)
Opponent
Pillay, N (Nico)
2 2 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-07-02
rnd
1
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2025-07-02
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Tracey, T (Terence)
Opponent
Sedidi, T (Tshepang)

Top 10 opponents most often played

# Opponent Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp Gms Score Dp
Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat Aor Prat
1 Mthembu ,L (Lebogang) 5 4 255 5 4 255 0 0 0 0 0 0
1247.3 1502.3 1253.2 1502.3 0 0 0 0
2 Letlhoo ,BJ (Bokang Jonahan) 5 3.5 170 5 3.5 170 0 0 0 0 0 0
1614.9 1784.9 1621.6 1784.9 0 0 0 0
3 Nzimeni ,M (Mpumelelo) 5 3.5 170 5 3.5 170 0 0 0 0 0 0
1365.9 1535.9 1369.5 1535.9 0 0 0 0
4 Selana ,M (Mzwandile) 4 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1412.6 1412.6 1418.6 1412.6 0 0 0 0
5 Lefyedi ,T (Thatego) 4 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1637.2 1637.2 1637 1637.2 0 0 0 0
6 Swelinkomo ,ME (Mpumelelo Ernest) 4 3 212.5 4 3 212.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
1385.8 1598.3 1395.8 1598.3 0 0 0 0
7 Thokane ,T (Tshepo) 4 4 425 4 4 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1200.2 1625.2 1206.6 1625.2 0 0 0 0
8 Difotso ,T (Tshegofatso) 4 2 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1569.9 1569.9 1567.9 1569.9 0 0 0 0
9 Mvundla ,T (Thandiswa) 3 3 425 3 3 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1308.5 1733.5 1306.4 1733.5 0 0 0 0
10 Mmbadi ,Y (Yedidia) 3 3 425 3 3 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1263.1 1688.1 1265.6 1688.1 0 0 0 0

Norms

No norms achieved.
# Norm Tournament Start End Rounds Games Score Details
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