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References
- ↑ "FIDE Title Application (GM)" (PDF).
- ↑ "GM Michael William Brown". at players.chessbase.com
- ↑ Klein, Mike (October 2, 2017). "Carlsen Wins 2017 Chess.com Isle Of Man International".
- ↑ "MICHAEL BROWN".
