Verein Schachtradition Ströbeck

Verein Schachtradition Ströbeck, officially known as “Schachverein Ströbeck Förderverein zur Wahrung und Pflege der Schachtradition im Schachdorf Ströbeck e.V.,” is a renowned chess club located in Halberstadt, Germany. It is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich chess traditions of Ströbeck, a village recognized as a “Chess Village” and included in the German list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016. The club is known for its unique activities such as Lebendschach (Living Chess), Kurierschach (Courier Chess), and Schachtanz (Chess Dance). It organizes various tournaments and events, including the Familienschachturnier (Family Chess Tournament) and the Ströbecker Dorfpokal (Ströbeck Village Cup). The club also offers comprehensive chess training for all ages, with specialized sessions in Living Chess and Chess Dance. Additionally, Ströbeck has a local chess museum, although it is currently closed due to a fire.