Author Archives: Mareks Graudins

Blitz&Rapid’échecs Challenge Denis SCHITZ à Tressange 9 & 10 mai 2026

Posted on 11/04/2026 by Mareks Graudins
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Tournoi Rapide de Thionville 1-3 mai

Posted on 10/04/2026 by Mareks Graudins
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WGM Narmin Khalafova playing Magnus Carlsen

Posted on 02/04/2026 by Mareks Graudins

Gambit Bonnevoie supporters watching our player Narmin Khalafova fighting against Magnus Carlsen in the first round of the Grenke open in Karlsruhe. Stay tuned! Our member Fiona Steil-Antoni is one of the official presenters of the event. https://en.chessbase.com/post/grenke-freestyle-open-2026-d1 Day 1 … Continue reading →

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Schifflange 02.05.2026 – championnat individuel BLITZ 2026

Posted on 24/03/2026 by Mareks Graudins

CERCLE  D’ECHECS  „TaSM“  SCHIFFLANGE CHAMPIONNAT  INDIVIDUEL  BLITZ  2026 Le cercle d’Echecs „TaSM“ Schifflange a le plaisir d’inviter un ou plusieurs joueurs de votre club au Championnat Individuel BLITZ 2026. Où?                            Centre Associatif „ am RIT“, 24, Rue Denis Netgen, … Continue reading →

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Luxembourg Blitz Teams Champions 2026

Posted on 22/03/2026 by Mareks Graudins

Gambit Bonnevoie I (Khalafova, Maltezeanu, Daubenfeld, Bednarich, Stern) won the national blitz teams championship 2026, scoring 10.5/11, ahead of Dudelange with 9.5/11 (rating average 2223) and Differdange with 9/11 (rating average 2287). Not only the best blitz in town, also … Continue reading →

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Ema Jakša featured at the Bled International Chess Festival

Posted on 10/03/2026 by Mareks Graudins

The beautiful Alpine town of Bled holds a special place in chess history, having hosted famous tournaments associated with legends such as Alexander Alekhine and Bobby Fischer. At this year’s Bled International Chess Festival, young talent Ema Jakša, who is a member of Gambit Bonnevoie, attracted … Continue reading →

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Championnat individuel des dames à Strassen, 28-31.05.2026

Posted on 03/03/2026 by Mareks Graudins

Le Chess Club Stroossen vous invite au CHAMPIONNAT INDIVIDUEL DES DAMES du 28 au 31 mai 2026 Quand : Du 28 au 30 mai, respectivement au 31 mai, voir Format Format : Le nombre de rondes sera déterminé en fonction du nombre de … Continue reading →

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Ema Jakša in the World Top 10 (U12)

Posted on 02/03/2026 by Mareks Graudins

Congratulations to our young member Ema Jakša, who represents the Slovenian Chess Federation. According to the March 2026 players list, Ema has improved her FIDE rating to 2049, which places her among the world’s top ten players in the Girls … Continue reading →

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Elena Delanne qualifiée pour les championnats de France

Posted on 22/02/2026 by Mareks Graudins

Après son podium au championnat de Moselle, Elena réitère le même exploit au championnat de Lorraine à Dommartin‑lès‑Remiremont, du 17 au 19 février,, en accrochant la 3 eme place en catégorie U8F synonyme de qualification aux championnats de France. Elena vient tout juste de … Continue reading →

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Visit from our European Club Cup gold medalist

Posted on 31/01/2026 by Mareks Graudins

We were delighted to host FM Liwia Jarocka, our gold medalist at the 2025 European Club Cup in Rhodes. Liwia played a crucial role in the knockout match against the current Luxembourg champions, Echternach, on 25 January 2026, scoring an … Continue reading →

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Ema Jakša sets new personal best at World Youth Rapid & Blitz

Posted on 25/12/2025 by Mareks Graudins

Ema Jakša, a young Slovenian chess player and a member of Cercle d’Échecs Gambit Bonnevoie, has returned from the FIDE World U9–U17 Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships 2025 in Antalya, Turkey, with her strongest world-level results to date. Competing in the Girls U11 category, she finished 6th … Continue reading →

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Adam Amroune shines with an impressive 2nd place finish

Posted on 23/12/2025 by Mareks Graudins

One of our young talents, Adam Amroune, delivered an excellent performance by finishing 2nd in the recent LAML school chess tournament, standing out despite facing tough competition from older and more experienced young players. Throughout the event, Adam showed remarkable … Continue reading →

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Rapid Silver

Posted on 07/12/2025 by Mareks Graudins

Gambit Bonnevoie I (Bednarich, Meyer, Stern, Vijups) got the second place at the national rapid championship for teams, with Differdange on the top of the podium and Luxembourg 1915 winning bronze. Our young players from Bonnevoie 2 gained valuable experience. … Continue reading →

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Results of the Gambit Bonnevoie Rapid Chess Open of 29 November

Posted on 30/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

The first Gambit Bonnevoie Rapid Chess Open (results: https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1306108.aspx?lan=1&art=1&turdet=YES&SNode=S0) took place on 29 November 2025 in Hall Omnisports. This was the first FIDE-rated event ever organized by our club, and we plan to host many more in the future. Around 50 … Continue reading →

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“Last Saturday” tournament in Schifflange – 29 November

Posted on 21/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins
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Gambit at Lëtzebuerg spillt 2025

Posted on 15/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

A lot of interest for Gambit Bonnevoie stand at the Lëtzebuerg spillt 2025 festival. Very pleased of that.

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Bonnevoie Partners with Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy

Posted on 13/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

CE Gambit Bonnevoie is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership agreement with the prestigious Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy! No matter where you live, as a member or affiliated member of Gambit Bonnevoie, you can access the Premium Package — normally priced … Continue reading →

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Elena accroche un podium à Sarreguemines !

Posted on 12/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

Ce week-end, lors du Qualificatif Moselle Jeune à Sarreguemines, la jeune Elena Delanne a brillamment décroché une place sur le podium en catégorie U8F. Elle pourra donc participer aux Championnats de Lorraine, qui se tiendront à Saint-Nabord, dans les Vosges, … Continue reading →

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Gilles Daubenfeld wins Coupe de Bettembourg

Posted on 03/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

Our warmest congratulations to Gilles Daubenfeld for his victory at the Coupe de Bettembourg on 2 November 2025, and to Léo Delanne for the first place in the U8 section!

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Gambit Rapid Chess Open Tournament, 29 November, 14:00

Posted on 03/11/2025 by Mareks Graudins

We are pleased to announce the Gambit Rapid Chess Open, which will take place on Saturday, November 29 at 14:00 at the Gambit Bonnevoie Chess Club. Tournament Hall Address:42 Rue Jean-François Gangler, 1613 Bouneweg-Süd, Luxembourg Registration Time Control:12 minutes + … Continue reading →

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