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Chess tournaments in and around Luxembourg

Here are several links to chess tournament calendars that you might find of interest: France classical France rapid France blitz Germany all Well-known chess tournaments We can also recommend two other tournaments, one taking place this saturday (rapid), one in … Continue reading

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Dishman lands on place 7 at the European Senior Chess Championship

Steve Dishman got the 7th place at the European Senior Chess Championship held in Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italy) in October 2024. Steve had chances to get to the podium, but the difficult pairings in the last two rounds made things harder. … Continue reading

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Crescendo e gran finale

If Bonnevoie I was in the spotlight in the first round while playing top seed Superchess, now is our ladies’ turn for the grand finale. Gambit is playing second seed Garuda Ajka BSK with among others three-times gold medalist at … Continue reading

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Fighting on

Bonnevoie I is facing LSG from the Netherlands, while Bonnevoie II gets Cardiff Chess Club. Our women team is playing Schachgesellschaft Solingen, and this will be the focus of Fiona’s stream today. Watch it live, starting at 4pm: www.twitch.tv/fionchetta/

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François the Immortal

Gambit lost to SuperChess but François Godart saved our honour in the best possible way by beating world’s number 12 Praggnanadhaa in a great match. Congratulations François! Our women team won and is facing Tajfun Ljubljana tomorrow.

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Gambit Bonnevoie vs Superchess

This is fireworks! Hardly a start could have been more uphill for Gambit Bonnevoie. In round one our club is playing top seed Superchess, the equivalent of Real Madrid in football. World champion candidate Gukesh is playing against us!   … Continue reading

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Gambit Bonnevoie Chess Club Fields Luxembourg’s First Female Team at European Club Cup

Gambit Bonnevoie Chess Club is proud to field the first female team from Luxembourg to compete in the European Club Cup (ECC). The team of four Woman Grandmasters, all of whom have won prestigious national titles in their respective countries … Continue reading

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Gambit Bonnevoie to Field 3 Teams at the 2024 European Club Cup

Three Gambit Bonnevoie teams are set to compete at the European Club Cup 2024 in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia, from October 20 to 26, 2024—making it the most represented club at this prestigious event. Bonnevoie I and Bonnevoie II will participate … Continue reading

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Premier tournoi de la saison – blitz OPEN, le samedi 12 octobre à 18h30

Le Club CE Gambit Bonnevoie organise le premier tournoi Blitz OPEN de la saison, le samedi 12 octobre de 18h30 à 20h30, au centre culturel Rotondes Luxembourg, 4 place des Rotondes.   Ce tournoi aura 9 rondes avec 5min+3s de réflexion par … Continue reading

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GM Matej Sebenik draws against GM Vidit Gujrathi

Our member GM Matej Sebenik managed to draw with black against world’s number 25, GM Vidit Gujrathi, at the Chess Olympiad today. Well done, congratulations!

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Gambit Bonnevoie honoured to play on table 1 at the Chess Olympiad!

Gambit is delighted to have our member GM Matej Sebenik, Slovenia’s national team captain, playing on table 1 of the last round of the Chess Olympiad 2024 in Budapest! Matej’s win over GM Benjamin Bok from the Netherlands propelled his … Continue reading

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Unlock Your Chess Potential with Maltezeanu Stefan!

Are you ready to elevate your chess game? Join Maltezeanu Stefan, a seasoned chess coach with a remarkable FIDE rating of 2200 and over 7 years of coaching experience. As the National Chess Champion in both blitz and rapid, and … Continue reading

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La GMF Narmin Khalafova gagne l’Open Philidor

Grand succès de la GMF Narmin Khalafova ce dimanche 15 septembre à l’Open Philidor organisé de façon excellente par le club de Dommeldange-Beggen. Narmin a gagné toutes ses parties, dominant le tournoi du début à la fin. Umberto Cerasi a … Continue reading

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Welcome back!

Our club reopens the doors of our newly refurbished room to members next week – including chess courses for children and adults. Welcome back and good luck!

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Gambit players in the Chess Olympiad 2024

The Chess Olympiad 2024 is now taking place in Budapest. Several players from our club are among the competitors: GM Banusz, GM Sebenik, WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni, WFM Bruna Geske, as well as two players who will represent our club at … Continue reading

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Cours d’échecs saison 2024/2025

Les inscriptions aux cours d’échecs pour la saison 2024/2025 sont ouvertes. Enrolment to chess courses 2024/2025 is open. Vous trouverez toutes les infos à propos des cours d’échecs organisés par Gambit Bonnevoie pour la nouvelle saison à la page Cours d’échecs. … Continue reading

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CE Gambit Bonnevoie Welcomes Fiona Steil-Antoni

We are thrilled to announce that Fiona Steil-Antoni, a renowned chess player and commentator, has joined CE Gambit Bonnevoie. Fiona’s extensive experience and passion for chess make her a fantastic addition to our teams. Fiona Steil-Antoni has achieved remarkable success … Continue reading

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Stefan Maltezeanu Wins Two National Titles

CE Gambit Bonnevoie is excited to announce that our youth academy coach Stefan Maltezeanu has secured two prestigious national titles. Stefan triumphed at the Blitz Individuel 2024 and emerged victorious in the Challenge de la Ville de Diekirch, valid for the national rapid … Continue reading

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It is summer break time, Gambit Bonnevoie reopens its doors on 9 September 2024

Yesterday’s blitz tournament was the last event of the 2023/2024 season in our premises, for Gambit will be closed until 9 September 2024. However, there will be online tournaments and training sessions during the summer. Stay tuned! We wish all our members … Continue reading

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Results of Open Blitz (12/7)

Here are the results of the Open Blitz tournament of 12 July: Open Blitz 12 July standings Congratulations to the winners!

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