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Msimango, S (Senzo)

Chess SA id

196092503

FIDE id

?

Date of birth

1996-04-22 (Adult)

Gender

Male

Region

Ethekwini (KED)

Citizen

RSA

Titles

Chess SA registered

No

Last active game

2025-09-27

Personal details last changed

1900-01-01

Junior GPX Games

Junior GPX Points

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Raw rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Weighted rating 1622.7 1639.4 1423.5 1343.2
Weighted performance 1604.8 1632.8 1296.6 0
Floor 1169.2 1175.8 945.2 843.4
K-factor 28 28 32 36
Min/Max rating change allowed 86.3 84.7 116.9 135.2
Highest rating 1669.2
2024-07-01
1675.8
2024-07-01
1445.2
2025-09-30
1440.3
2018-10-01
Highest raw rating 1669.2
2024-07-01
1675.8
2024-07-01
1445.2
2025-09-30
1343.4
2024-02-01
Highest weighted rating 1622.7
2025-09-30
1639.4
2025-09-30
1423.5
2025-09-30
1342.5
2025-08-01
Highest weighted performance 1639
2024-06-01
1651.2
2024-06-01
1436
2024-06-01
1440.3
2018-10-01

Prediction
Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
Rating change 0 0 0 0
New rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Analysis
Rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Raw rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Weighted rating 1622.7 1639.4 1423.5
Weighted performance 1604.8 1632.8 1296.6
K-factor 28 28 32 36
Floor 1169.2 1175.8 945.2 843.4
Max/Min rating change allowed 86.3 84.7 116.9 135.2
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 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
New weighted rating 1626.4 1642.7 1427.5 1343.4
New weighted performance 1604.3 1632.2 1296.1 0
Temp new rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
Temp new rating +/- 0 0 0 0
Final new rating +/- 0 0 0 0
New rating 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
New K-factor 28 28 32 36
New floor 1169.2 1175.8 945.2 843.4

Item Main Standard Rapid Blitz
0 0 0 0
41 38 3 0
61 37 24 0
69 45 17 7
35 35 0 0
0 0 0 0
History 325 250 50 25

Games since
Main
127
Standard
87
Rapid
33
Blitz
7
Gender Male
Age group Adult
Region Ethekwini (KED)
Province KwaZulu Natal (KZ)
Main
RSA Province Region
Overall 408 27 25
Male 382 27 25
Adult 214 13 13
Adult Male 203 13 13
Standard
RSA Province Region
Overall 356 22 20
Male 335 22 20
Adult 188 12 12
Adult Male 180 12 12
Rapid
RSA Province Region
Overall 350 45 34
Male 317 40 30
Adult 119 8 8
Adult Male 114 8 8
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 41 24.5 59.76 82.9 1594.8 1677.8
Standard 38 23 60.53 89.5 1593.9 1683.4
Rapid 3 1.5 50 0 1607.1 1607.1
Blitz 0 0 0 0 0 0
History
Games Score % Dp AvgOpp Performance
Main 310 190 61.29 96 1452.3 1548.2
Standard 235 143.5 61.06 94 1471.7 1565.8
Rapid 50 32.5 65 127.5 1383.9 1511.4
Blitz 25 14 56 51 1406 1457

Date Main Standard Rapid Blitz
2025-09-30 1658.6 1671.1 1445.2 1343.4
2025-09-01 1646.4 1656.3 1443 1343.4
2025-08-01 1646.4 1656.3 1443 1343.4
2025-07-01 1650 1661.1 1443 1343.4
2025-06-01 1650.3 1667.7 1443 1343.4
2025-05-01 1611.1 1628.6 1443 1343.4
2025-04-01 1611.1 1628.6 1443 1343.4
2025-03-01 1601.6 1629.7 1443 1343.4
2025-02-01 1601.6 1629.7 1443 1343.4
2025-01-01 1601.6 1629.7 1443 1343.4
2024-12-01 1622.3 1629.7 1420.6 1343.4
2024-11-01 1622.3 1629.7 1420.6 1343.4
2024-10-01 1622.3 1629.7 1420.6 1343.4
2024-09-01 1584.2 1591.6 1420.6 1343.4
2024-08-01 1584.2 1591.6 1420.6 1343.4
2024-07-01 1669.2 1675.8 1420.6 1343.4
2024-06-01 1600 1633.5 1331.2 1343.4
2024-08-01 1600 1633.5 1331.2 1343.4
2024-04-01 1564.5 1616.1 1331.2 1343.4
2024-03-01 1588.9 1616.1 1308.5 1343.4
2024-02-01 1588.9 1616.1 1308.5 1343.4
2024-01-01 1588.9 1616.1 1308.5 1343.4
2023-12-01 1588.9 1616.1 1308.5 1322.1
2023-11-01 1570.8 1563.6 1321.1 1322.1

Comming soon.

Tournaments

No tournaments found.
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) 2025-09-27 2025-09-27 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
2 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 3 1.5 Yes Analysis
3 South African Open 2025 (B) 2025-06-28 2025-07-05 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 11 11 6.5 Yes Analysis
4 2025 Durban Chess Club Championships 2025-04-17 2025-06-12 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 7 4.5 Yes Analysis
5 2025 KZN Open (A) 2025-05-02 2025-05-04 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 6 3.5 Yes Analysis
6 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) 2025-03-21 2025-03-22 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 4 2 Yes Analysis
7 2025 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss 2025-01-16 2025-03-13 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
Last 500 tournaments since 01 January 2018
# Tournament Start End Type Host Rounds Games Score Cfr Analysis
1 2025 Umhlanga Heritage Open (Open) 2025-09-27 2025-09-27 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
2 2025 KZN Provincial Trials (Adult) 2025-09-06 2025-09-06 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 3 1.5 Yes Analysis
3 South African Open 2025 (B) 2025-06-28 2025-07-05 Standard Johannesburg Metro (GJM) 11 11 6.5 Yes Analysis
4 2025 Durban Chess Club Championships 2025-04-17 2025-06-12 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 7 4.5 Yes Analysis
5 2025 KZN Open (A) 2025-05-02 2025-05-04 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 6 3.5 Yes Analysis
6 2025 Ethekwini Open (A) 2025-03-21 2025-03-22 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 4 2 Yes Analysis
7 2025 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss 2025-01-16 2025-03-13 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
8 SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B (A) 2024-12-14 2024-12-14 Rapid Ugu (KUG) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
9 2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament 2024-12-01 2024-12-01 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4.5 Yes Analysis
10 2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) 2024-09-25 2024-09-29 Standard Frances Baard (NCF) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
11 South African Open Chess Championship 2024 (A) 2024-06-29 2024-07-07 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 11 11 3.5 Yes Analysis
12 Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024 (A) 2024-06-15 2024-06-15 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 5 4 Yes Analysis
13 2024 Durban Chess Club Championships (A) 2024-04-18 2024-06-13 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 9 5.5 Yes Analysis
14 2024 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss 2024-01-18 2024-04-04 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 8 6 Yes Analysis
15 Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024 2024-03-16 2024-03-16 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 7 7 4 Yes Analysis
16 2023 KwaDabeka Chess Open 2023-12-02 2023-12-02 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 5 3 3 Yes Analysis
17 2023 USSA Championships (Open) 2023-12-04 2023-12-08 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 9 5 Yes Analysis
18 2023 TOPTD Chess Tournament 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 2.5 Yes Analysis
19 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (B) 2023-09-30 2023-10-04 Standard Frances Baard (NCF) 9 9 5 Yes Analysis
20 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza (Blitz) 2023-10-03 2023-10-03 Blitz Frances Baard (NCF) 7 7 4 Yes Analysis
21 2023 Heritage Day Open (A) 2023-09-23 2023-09-24 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
22 INK Chess Open 2023 2023-06-21 2023-06-21 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 5 5 3.5 Yes Analysis
23 2023 KZN Open (A) 2023-04-29 2023-04-30 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 7 5 Yes Analysis
24 Durban Chess Summer Championship 2023 (A) 2023-03-04 2023-03-04 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 5 5 3 Yes Analysis
25 2023 Umhlanga Chess Club Open (A) 2023-02-11 2023-02-12 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4.5 Yes Analysis
26 2023 La Lucia Rapid (A) 2023-01-21 2023-01-21 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 5 Yes Analysis
27 Ussa Chess Championships 2022 (Open) 2022-12-05 2022-12-09 Standard Frances Baard (NCF) 9 9 5.5 Yes Analysis
28 The Durban Prestige Chess Tournament 2022 2022-11-27 2022-11-27 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 5 4 3 Yes Analysis
29 2022 Heritage Day Open (A) 2022-09-24 2022-09-25 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4 Yes Analysis
30 2022 Kwadabeka Chess Open 2022-07-30 2022-07-30 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 5 4 Yes Analysis
31 2022 Umhlanga CC Open 2022-06-18 2022-06-19 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 5 4 Yes Analysis
32 2022 KZN Open (A) 2022-04-30 2022-05-01 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4.5 Yes Analysis
33 2020 Moss Kolnik Memorial Swiss 2020-01-16 2020-03-05 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 8 0 0 No Analysis
34 2019 USSA Championships (Open) 2019-12-02 2019-12-06 Standard Sarah Baartman (ESB) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
35 2019 USSA Championships (Blitz) 2019-12-04 2019-12-04 Blitz Sarah Baartman (ESB) 9 9 4 Yes Analysis
36 2019 DCC Third Swiss 2019-10-10 2019-11-21 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 3 2.5 Yes Analysis
37 2019 Heritage Open (A) 2019-10-05 2019-10-06 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 0 0 No Analysis
38 2019 John Blackburn Memorial Swiss 2019-08-01 2019-09-19 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 6 4 Yes Analysis
39 2019 Durban Chess Club Championship (B) 2019-03-14 2019-05-16 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 9 9 6.5 Yes Analysis
40 2019 KZN Open (A) 2019-04-27 2019-04-28 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 5 2 Yes Analysis
41 2019 Ethekwini Open (A) 2019-03-30 2019-03-31 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 3 Yes Analysis
42 2019 Moss Kolnik Memorial Swiss 2019-01-10 2019-02-28 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 8 3 1 Yes Analysis
43 2019 Ethekwini Club Challenge 2019-02-24 2019-02-24 Rapid Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 3.5 Yes Analysis
44 2018 Durban CC Third Swiss 2018-10-11 2018-11-15 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 4.5 Yes Analysis
45 2018 Mhlongo Memorial Blitz 2018-10-04 2018-10-04 Blitz Ethekwini (KED) 9 9 6 Yes Analysis
46 2018 Ethekwini League 2018-09-09 2018-10-21 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 5 2.5 Yes Analysis
47 2018 John Blackburn Memorial 2018-08-02 2018-09-27 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 7 4 Yes Analysis
48 2018 USSA Championship (Open) 2018-07-02 2018-07-06 Standard Gert Sibande (MGS) 9 9 4.5 Yes Analysis
49 2018 KZN Open (A) 2018-04-27 2018-04-30 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 7 6 2 Yes Analysis
50 2018 Ethekwini Open (A) 2018-03-24 2018-03-25 Standard Ethekwini (KED) 6 6 2.5 Yes Analysis

Top 3 Streaks

# Games Start End
1 10 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
2022 KZN Open
date
2019-12-04
rnd
9
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2022-05-01
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Manamela, T (Tshifiwa)
Opponent
Mkhwanazi, M (Muzi)
2 9 Tournament
2023 KZN Open
Tournament
2023 Heritage Day Open
date
2023-04-30
rnd
7
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-09-23
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Mathe, T (Thobane)
Opponent
Qobo, LT (Lulama)
3 8 Tournament
2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament
Tournament
SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B
date
2024-12-01
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-12-14
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Ramasrai, J (Jasveer)
Opponent
Mzizi, O (Olwethu)
# Games Start End
1 9 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
2022 KZN Open
date
2019-12-04
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
1
date
2022-05-01
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Montshioagae, D (Ditiro)
Opponent
Mkhwanazi, M (Muzi)
2 8 Tournament
2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2025 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss
date
2024-09-27
rnd
6
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-02-13
rnd
5
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Rossouw, J (Johrne)
Opponent
Subke, JJ (Jason James)
3 7 Tournament
South African Open 2025
Tournament
South African Open 2025
date
2025-06-29
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
0.5
date
2025-07-04
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
0.5
Opponent
Weideman, HJ (Hendrik Johannes)
Opponent
Metcalfe, AR (Allister Richard)
# Games Start End
1 12 Tournament
2023 La Lucia Rapid
Tournament
2023 TOPTD Chess Tournament
date
2023-01-21
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2023-12-26
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Cele, S (Simlindile)
Opponent
Ngubane, B (Bandile)
2 8 Tournament
2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament
Tournament
SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B
date
2024-12-01
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-12-14
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Ramasrai, J (Jasveer)
Opponent
Mzizi, O (Olwethu)
3 4 Tournament
Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024
Tournament
2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament
date
2024-06-15
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-12-01
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mdunge, T (Thobeka)
Opponent
Moodley, S (Saiyen)
# Games Start End
1 4 Tournament
2018 Mhlongo Memorial Blitz
Tournament
2018 Mhlongo Memorial Blitz
date
2018-10-04
rnd
5
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2018-10-04
rnd
8
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Thebe, A (Andile)
Opponent
Oliver, HN (Henry)
2 2 Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
date
2023-09-30
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2023-09-30
rnd
3
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Rampou, O (Oratile)
Opponent
Salhab, I (Immanuel)
3 2 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
date
2019-12-04
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2019-12-04
rnd
3
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Maphumulo, L (Lungelo)
Opponent
Sedibeng, K (Kamogelo)
# Games Start End
1 7 Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2023 USSA Championships
date
2023-10-04
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-12-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Khumalo, M (Moletelo)
Opponent
Hansen, MW (Marcques)
2 6 Tournament
2024 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss
Tournament
Human Rights Rapid Chess Tournament 2024
date
2024-02-29
rnd
6
type
Standard
result
1
date
2024-03-16
rnd
3
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Atkinson, CW (Craig)
Opponent
Mthembu, Z (Zolani)
3 6 Tournament
2023 Umhlanga Chess Club Open
Tournament
Durban Chess Summer Championship 2023
date
2023-02-11
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-03-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Fynn, K (Kimberely)
Opponent
Mahadeo, S (Shreeya)
# Games Start End
1 7 Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2023 USSA Championships
date
2023-10-04
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-12-05
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Khumalo, M (Moletelo)
Opponent
Hansen, MW (Marcques)
2 6 Tournament
2023 Umhlanga Chess Club Open
Tournament
Durban Chess Summer Championship 2023
date
2023-02-11
rnd
3
type
Standard
result
1
date
2023-03-04
rnd
2
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Fynn, K (Kimberely)
Opponent
Mahadeo, S (Shreeya)
3 4 Tournament
2024 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2025 Durban Chess Club Revive Swiss
date
2024-09-29
rnd
9
type
Standard
result
1
date
2025-02-06
rnd
4
type
Standard
result
1
Opponent
Chipunza, J (Jared)
Opponent
Puran, A (Ahdir)
# Games Start End
1 5 Tournament
2023 La Lucia Rapid
Tournament
2023 La Lucia Rapid
date
2023-01-21
rnd
2
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2023-01-21
rnd
6
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Cele, S (Simlindile)
Opponent
Ndlovu, S (Sizwe)
2 4 Tournament
SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B
Tournament
SWIM Chess Open 2024 SECTION B
date
2024-12-14
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-12-14
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Cele, M (Mpendulo)
Opponent
Mzizi, O (Olwethu)
3 4 Tournament
Youth Day Celebration Rapid 2024
Tournament
2024 Eduvos Durban Book Fair Chess Tournament
date
2024-06-15
rnd
4
type
Rapid
result
1
date
2024-12-01
rnd
1
type
Rapid
result
1
Opponent
Mdunge, T (Thobeka)
Opponent
Moodley, S (Saiyen)
# Games Start End
1 4 Tournament
2018 Mhlongo Memorial Blitz
Tournament
2018 Mhlongo Memorial Blitz
date
2018-10-04
rnd
5
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2018-10-04
rnd
8
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Thebe, A (Andile)
Opponent
Oliver, HN (Henry)
2 2 Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
Tournament
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza
date
2023-09-30
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2023-09-30
rnd
3
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Rampou, O (Oratile)
Opponent
Salhab, I (Immanuel)
3 2 Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
Tournament
2019 USSA Championships
date
2019-12-04
rnd
2
type
Blitz
result
1
date
2019-12-04
rnd
3
type
Blitz
result
1
Opponent
Maphumulo, L (Lungelo)
Opponent
Sedibeng, K (Kamogelo)

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 Subke ,JJ (Jason James) 7 2.5 -121.4 7 2.5 -121.4 0 0 0 0 0 0
1769.8 1648.4 1774.5 1648.4 0 0 0 0
2 Soojay ,J (Jorah) 5 3 85 5 3 85 0 0 0 0 0 0
1775.9 1860.9 1785.4 1860.9 0 0 0 0
3 Mthembu ,P (Prince) 5 1 -255 3 0 -425 2 1 0 0 0 0
1793.4 1538.4 1830.7 1368.4 1471.4 1793.4 0 0
4 Schwartz ,M (Michael) 4 4 425 4 4 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1567.9 1992.9 1556.8 1992.9 0 0 0 0
5 Danisa ,CT (Cyril Thanda) 4 2.5 106.2 4 2.5 106.2 0 0 0 0 0 0
1708.1 1814.3 1707.2 1814.3 0 0 0 0
6 Khan ,J (John) 4 3 212.5 4 3 212.5 0 0 0 0 0 0
1305.9 1518.4 1312.2 1518.4 0 0 0 0
7 Ncemu ,A (Aviwe) 4 0 -425 2 0 -425 2 0 -425 0 0 0
1727.6 1302.6 1702.1 1302.6 1591.9 1302.6 0 0
8 Sibeko ,M (Musawenkosi) 3 3 425 3 3 425 0 0 0 0 0 0
1379.4 1804.4 1375.6 1804.4 0 0 0 0
9 Zuma ,M (Mbusiswa) 3 2 141.7 3 2 141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1459.7 1601.3 1440.7 1601.3 0 0 0 0
10 Mgaga ,SB (Bongani Solomon) 3 1 -141.7 3 1 -141.7 0 0 0 0 0 0
1711.3 1569.7 1702 1569.7 0 0 0 0

Norms

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