Ebersberger chess genius: At the age of 20, district champion!

Stefan Kasims, a 20-year-old chess player from the Ebersberg district, is one of the most talented young players in Bavaria. He has been the undisputed district champion for over a decade and reached second place at the Bavarian youth championship. Kasims dedicates to chess training for several hours a day and thus shows a remarkable commitment to his hobby.

his trainer Georg Schweiger, who himself bears the title Candidate Master (cm), emphasizes Kasim's extraordinary talent. The young player is based on the classic direction of the Soviet chess school, which is known for their strategic-methodical game.

extensive training and success

Stefan Kasims also gives chess lessons and trains both children and adults in shaft theory. He analyzes concepts and strategies with stronger players, but finds that teaching his own game results is not beneficial. In the district league of Upper Bavaria, he plays on the top board for the Ebersberg-Grafing chess. His previous opponents also includes chess chess master Rustem Dautov, against whom he competed in the German chess online league.

Kasims has an impressive mental database of about a thousand large masters in the head and remembers each of his own games of the past two years. Fundamental for his successes are a thorough preparation for important games, good opening preparation and physical fitness. Particularly noteworthy is a tie that he achieved in Riga against the coach of the chess world champion Magnus Carlsen.

his goal is to continuously improve and achieve the title Fide Master (FM). In the youth categories U10, U12 and U14, Kasims has already won and intended to continue playing all the titles at this high level in the future. Despite the high commitment, chess remains a hobby among many because he also operates other sports.

by continuous, significant chess training, as described on Lubbe Schach should continue to rise. An individually coordinated training plan can help to both promote strengths and to fix weaknesses, while the fun of playing and variety for motivation remain essential.