We’re beyond excited to share some huge news from the Checkmate Kids board 🏁♟️
The German U8 Champion and the German U10 Champion has officially joined Checkmate Kids!

This milestone makes Checkmate Kids the home of the two strongest chess players in Germany in the U10 age group—a truly exceptional achievement for our club and our community.

A New Benchmark for Youth Chess in Germany

Having the U8 and U10 German champion, Aadith Ranganathan, training under one roof with Arian Alloussi, Rafael Bergmann, Jakob Grimm and Alexander Schmidt is more than just a headline—it’s a statement. It shows that Checkmate Kids has become a place where elite young talent feels challenged, supported, and inspired.

Our mission has always been clear:
to identify, develop, and promote the very best chess players in Germany, starting from the earliest stages of their journey. With this champion joining us, that mission is now stronger—and more visible—than ever.

Proud to Support Excellence 🌟

At Checkmate Kids, we don’t just focus on results. We focus on:

• long-term development
• a professional yet joyful training environment
• strong values like discipline, curiosity, and sportsmanship

We are incredibly proud to support young players who already stand at the top of their age groups—and even prouder to help them take their next steps toward international success.

Welcome to Checkmate Kids—we’re proud to have you, and we can’t wait to see what’s next. 🚀♟️