The DFG-LFA Chess Club takes place on Wednesdays during the 7th and 8th periods in room 0.17 (the start date for the 2026/27 school year is yet to be announced). It is led by Mr Scholl. The Chess Club is open to pupils of all year groups; no prior knowledge of chess is required.
During the 7th period, participants are given short chess puzzles, such as ‘Find a checkmate in 1 move’. Each pupil works on individually selected puzzles according to their ability. During the 8th period, participants play chess against one another in various formats: with and without a chess clock, ‘robber’s chess’ or ‘musical chairs’.
The DFG-LFA Chess Club has been taking part in various school chess competitions in the Saarland for many years. It has won several titles,and the Saarland Championship in the girls’ category.
» Introduction to the Chess Club in the podcast of the DFG pupils’ magazine Camäléon
