The FC Bayern senior chess team was promoted back to Bundesliga 1 in April 2008 after a 12-year absence. This attracted new, top quality players including:
Michael Bezold, aged 34, Grand Master
Julian Jorczik, aged 16, German U-16 champion
Peter Meister, aged 42, International Master
The junior team has also benefited from an influx of very good players:
Julian Jorczik, Ralph Götz, Martin Götz, Djordje Zivkovic, Alexander Upmexer, Christian Friedel, Peter Ebermeyer.
Julian Jorczik took part in the junior world championship in Vietnam. Julian came fifth in the European championship at the age of 14 and 13th in the world championship for his age group.
Chess section website: fcbayern.com/schach/de
Key facts
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Founded |
1908 |
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Members |
104 |
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Head of section |
Jörg Wengler |
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Honours |
Promotion to Bundesliga 1 in April 2008 |
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Teams |
7 men's |
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Senior leagues |
Bundesliga 1 (men) |
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Venue |
Anton-Fingerle-Zentrum, Schlierseestr. 47, München-Giesing |
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Practice/training |
Friday from 7 pm (except school holidays) |
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Contact |
Günter Schütz E-Mail: guenter.schuetz@allianz.de |