4… Nf6 — Our Talents
Germany's next generation
CM Harshill Pradeep
♞ National No. 1, age category ♛ German U12 Champion 2026 ♜ Bundesliga SouthOne of Germany's most exciting young chess talents. In October 2025 he was awarded the FIDE title of Candidate Master — recognition of his rapidly growing strength and consistency at international level. As a member of the DC-Kader, Germany's elite youth training squad, Harshill has represented his country at the European Youth Championship 2023 in Mamaia and the World Cadet Chess Championships 2025 in Almaty, and has been selected for the U12 World Cup 2026 in Batumi, Georgia (15–28 June).
At the Grenke Open A 2026 — one of the largest open tournaments globally — he scored 5.5/9 against high-level international opposition. At the Sparkasse Open 2025 he posted a performance rating of 2341, finishing 6/9 with wins over FIDE Masters and Women FIDE Masters. What sets Harshill apart is not just the results, but the quality of mind he brings to the board.
Aadith Ranganathan
♞ German U10 Champion 2025Recognized for exceptional achievements at regional and national level, Aadith's rapid rise reflects competitive strength, discipline, and a remarkable ability to excel against older opponents. He won both the Bavarian U8 and U10 championships in 2024 at just eight years old, then became German U8 Champion in 2024 and, at age nine, German U10 Champion in 2025 — confirming his development against older competition.
Known for sharp calculation and mature positional understanding, Aadith is regarded as one of Germany's most promising young players, with real potential on the international stage.
Arian Alloussi
♞ Berlin U7 ChampionOne of Germany's most outstanding young talents, Arian has led the national rankings in his age group for several consecutive years. His coach describes him as unusually mature for his age — deep calculation, patience, and constant engagement in training, with a technical style reminiscent of former world champion Anatoly Karpov.
Already a two-time Youth World Championship participant (Almaty and Montesilvano), 3rd at the German Amateur Championship (DSAM), and a scholarship holder at the prestigious Weissenhaus Chess Academy.
Chael Nouidui
♞ Based in TanzaniaIntroduced to chess at six by his father, Chael showed natural tactical awareness and positional intuition from the start. With limited access to structured coaching, his development has been largely self-driven — self-study, online play, and occasional local competition — yet he has won every major national junior age category, from Under-8 through Under-18.
In 2025 he moved into open competitions and is currently among the leading junior players in rapid and blitz within his age category — a high-potential talent with strong prospects given structured support.
Chess is not just a game, but also an art and a sport that promotes strategic thinking, mental endurance, and analytical skill.— Checkmatekids e.V., founding statement
1. e4 — Mission
What talents gain from the association
Three commitments underpin every player's development, from their first rated game to national-squad selection.
Coaching with grandmasters
Performance training with experienced grandmasters, plus regular training camps and workshops to sharpen tournament-level skill.
Financial support for talent
Targeted projects and programs that lay the financial foundation for promising young players who might otherwise be priced out of the game.
National & international play
Active support to compete in high-level tournaments — from German youth championships to European and World Cadet events.
2. Nf3 — Membership
Become a member!
Support us and experience the fascination of competitive chess. We look forward to conquering the world of chess together with you.
2… Nc6 — Support
Donate now
Every contribution goes directly toward coaching, travel, and tournament fees for our talents.
3. Bb5 — Onboarding
The Checkmate Kids welcome package
We welcome new members with an onboarding Checkmate Pack — essential items to make you part of the chess team. All items can also be ordered individually.
- T-shirt or hoodie
- Ceramic mug
- Stainless-steel water bottle
- Socks, and more
To select your welcome package, contact checkmatekids@gmx.de
3… a6 — Board of Directors
Who runs the association
♚ President
Dyria Sigrid Alloussi
For over a decade, Dyria has worked in communication, capacity building, and project management across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Since 2020 she has directed a pro-European association connecting businesses, policymakers, and young professionals. She believes sport builds bridges and serves as a tool for peace and diplomacy.
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♚ Treasurer
Reinhard Schmidt
Reinhard is an actuary and IVS-certified specialist in occupational pension provision across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, working in the mathematical valuation of pension obligations. As a mathematician, he is fascinated by the elegance of probability and stochastic processes — and by the same structure and strategy his son finds at the chessboard.
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♚ Media, Press & Marketing
Sophie Guggenberger
Sophie's greatest passion is communication — professionally in PR, marketing, and journalism, and in conversations that cross social, political, and cultural lines. She builds newsworthy stories and campaigns around ideas she believes in, ones that capture public interest and spark new perspectives.
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