ASK Salzburg

ASK Salzburg, officially known as Allgemeiner Schachklub Salzburg, is a distinguished chess club situated at the “Violett” – ASKÖ-Sportzentrum Maxglan, Eichetstrasse 29-31, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. The club actively participates in regional and national leagues, including the 2. Bundesliga West and Landesliga A, B, and U16 Landescup. It organizes a variety of events such as club evenings, youth training, and internal tournaments like the Klubmeisterschaft, Blitzcup, and Schnellschach. Unique traditions include the “ASKler des Jahres” competition and “Der Schild des Unbesiegbaren.” The club also hosts social activities like bowling and darts. Notable achievements in 2026 include Yuhan Wang’s victory in the U08 girls’ competition at the Youth State Championship and Thomas Veigl’s win in the ASK Schnellschach Meisterschaft. The club has a rich history with archives dating back to December 2008.