Chess friends Wedel invite you: fun and excitement for ages 9 and up!
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Chess friends Wedel invite you: fun and excitement for ages 9 and up!
The Chess Friends Wedel are preparing to welcome new members to their ranks. At a time when digital leisure activities dominate, the chess club offers a calm and strategic alternative. With around 40 adult members, the club meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the district center to play and discuss chess passionately. Chairman Norbert Reimann emphasizes that the focus is on fun.
The club's members have the opportunity to learn from experienced players by watching their games and analyzing endgame positions. The club championships are currently underway and will last until October. In addition, the open Wedel rapid chess championship takes place in the fall, in which everyone can take part, regardless of their level of experience.
Commitment to youth
The association is particularly active in the area of child and youth work. The training for the young chess players takes place every Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is aimed at children from around the age of nine. During the sessions the focus is on the game itself, supported by tips and tasks from advanced members. A Fide chess coach supports the young talents to further develop their skills. It is important that the club is open to all genders and backgrounds, after all, everyone is united by a passion for chess.
For those who cannot or do not want to get involved in the club in person, there are now numerous online opportunities to play chess. On platforms like chess-playing.eu Users can compete against computers, friends or random opponents for free. The chess program allows you to create games with different modes and offers configurable time control and varying playing strengths to suit both beginners and more experienced players.
The online offerings focus not only on entertainment, but also on training. Another highlight is the ability to reverse moves in training mode with artificial intelligence, which is particularly helpful for learners. Unfortunately, no detailed explanation of the rules of chess is given, which is why a certain level of prior knowledge is assumed. However, it is recommended that beginners familiarize themselves with appropriate reading material about the rules of chess.
Overall, it can be said that the Wedel Chess Friends not only strengthen the local chess community by opening new memberships and their commitment to children and young people, but also make a contribution to promoting chess culture in the digital era.