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The 9th European Team Championship was played in Haifa, Israel, 35 years ago. There are many reasons why it was a notable landmark in history. It was the last time the unbeatable team from the Soviet Union took part. And it was the first time in over 25 years that they set foot on Israeli soil. They won Gold, but in the third round were surprised by the Greek team, consisting of five IMs and one FM. Efstratios Grivas, at the time a lowly IM, describes the match.

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