.Name That Compound: IUPAC Naming Challenge

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What is the IUPAC name of this compound?

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I have tried: 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohexene, 4-chloro-2,5-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene, and 5-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene
 

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I'm not 100% sure, but I think it should be 3-chloro-1,4-dimethyl-cyclohex-1-ene (working anti-clockwise) to ensure the lowest overall numbering.