Puneet Varma (Editor)

Royal Dutch Chess Federation

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit
Royal Dutch Chess Federation

The Royal Dutch Chess Federation (Dutch: Koninklijke Nederlandse Schaakbond - KNSB) is the national organization for chess in the Netherlands. It is affiliated with the World Chess Federation. Its headquarters are in Haarlem. The current president is Eddy Schuyer.

Contents

The Royal Dutch Chess Federation was founded in 1873 and is one of the country's oldest sports federations. It organizes a Dutch Chess Championship and initiatives such as a Chess Challenge in secondary schools.

Administration

Current officers of the Royal Dutch Chess Federation are:

  • president: Eddy Schuyer
  • secretary: Arthur Rongen
  • treasurer: Michiel Bosnan
  • The board also includes representatives of the ten regional organizations subordinate to the federation. Mark van der Werf directs the head office.

    Dutch chess players

  • Jan Hein Donner
  • Max Euwe, president of the Royal Dutch Federation (1943-1945) and president of the World Chess Federation (1970-1977), world champion
  • Dick Tommel, president of the Royal Dutch Chess Federation
  • References

    Royal Dutch Chess Federation Wikipedia


    Similar Topics