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by Assi Philosoph Playing chess in Jerusalem may be a once in a lifetime experience. The atmosphere in the city is unique, with its thousands of years of history, culture, and architecture. Like the game of chess itself, Jerusalem is a city that has survived many wars and generations, yet still continues to captivate its visitors. […]

by Assi Philosoph People from outside the chess community in Israel are often surprised to find out how many chess-based activities take place during the year. In fact, it is quite uncommon to see so many events in such a small country: from a strong national league and cup, to numerous youth tournaments and activities, to […]

by Assi Philosoph 20.8.2025   Dear chess friends, We are extremely happy to host you for the second edition of the Jerusalem Masters tournament, and are hoping that the competition will become a long-standing tradition. This year, like last year, there will be both an open and a masters tournament, each held on different dates. […]