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Russia’s Alexander Pichushkin murdered more people than three notorious serial killers combined

Taking a seat on the grass, young Alexander Pichushkin, drew out his grandfather’s beloved chessboard and started playing with his usual crowd.

Pichushkin’s grandfather had taught him how to play chess, after he moved in with him during his early teens.

As a way to test his skill, Pichushkin would often head to Bitsa Park – a large, natural park in southeast Moscow – where he played with local hangouts.

Pichushkin was attending a school dedicated to learning disabilities before his grandfather decided to homeschool him.

Back when he was a young child, Pichushkin was playing on a swing when he accidently fell and hit