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! […]
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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. […]
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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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