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What does brilliancy prize mean in chess?

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In chess, brilliancy prize refers to a prize awarded at some tournaments for the best brilliancy played in the tournament.

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What does brilliancy prize mean in chess?

In chess, brilliancy prize refers to a prize awarded at some tournaments for the best brilliancy played in the tournament.

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