Jerusalem, here I am!

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. […]

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Jerusalem Masters is here again

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. […]

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Chess in Israel

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 […]

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