Street Chess International

Chess is played all over the world. The attraction is not just the game itself: In recent years, a real hype has developed around watching chess players ponder and move. The game, which is over a thousand years old, has become the new trend sport. On a summer's day in August, Rosenhof Chemnitz was transformed into a huge street chess area. Guests from all over Europe mingled with neighbours. They played together, discussed moves and got to know each other better. The programme was open to children as well as experienced recreational and tournament players. And anyone new to the chequered field was given a first-hand introduction to the basics.