Vladimir Kramnik plays 

Makruk Thai

Sensation in the World of Makruk Thai - World Chess Champion Kramnik playing Makruk Thai for the first time

This is a real chess sensation: Vladimir Kramnik, 28, from Russia, the current World Champion in International Chess, is starting to get interested in Makruk Thai.

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