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 ![](https://img.shields.io/github/languages/top/bluewave-labs/checkmate)
 ![](https://img.shields.io/github/issues/bluewave-labs/checkmate)
 ![](https://img.shields.io/github/issues-pr/bluewave-labs/checkmate)
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 <h1 align="center"><a href="https://bluewavelabs.ca" target="_blank">Checkmate</a></h1>