Jerusalem Chess Festival Coming Soon!

by Assi Philosoph You’d think chess is just played in chess clubs, right? In fact, you’d think that in Jerusalem, of all places, that would be the case: in such a historical, conservative city, you’d probably expect people to “play between the walls”.  Well… You might be surprised – that’s definitely not the case nowadays! […]

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 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. […]