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Cook County Jail Inmates Competing In Online Chess Tournament

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Inmates at the Cook County Jail will compete in an online chess tournament.

It's part of the "Chess for Freedom Program."

The two-day event will include 43 teams from 31 countries, making it the largest tournament of its kind.

This will be the 6th major chess tournament at the Cook County Jail.

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