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Chess Bundesliga: SG Solingen meets Bayern - a test of strength!
On September 25th, 2025, SG Solingen will meet SV Deggendorf in the Bundesliga. Both teams are hoping for a successful start to the season.
Chess Bundesliga: SG Solingen meets Bayern - a test of strength!
In Cologne the anticipation for the new chess Bundesliga season seems to be growing. On September 25, 2025, the men of SG Solingen will start with their first meeting against SV Deggendorf, followed by an exciting duel against Bayern Munich. Both matches promise a football-focused experience with a large portion of thrills.
However, chairman Oliver Kniest is realistic. He hopes his team can win at least two points from the first two games in order to take the pressure off the team. A particular focus is on the first match, in which the Solingen team has to compete against a strong SV Deggendorf. This has been strengthened with the talented Indian player Arjun Erigaisi, among others.
Challenges in the league
The 2024/25 Bundesliga includes a total of 16 teams and mixes national and international top-class chess players. The competition is strong and the schedules are anything but inviting. Games played on a weekly basis and an irregular schedule make it difficult to follow the games. While the media usually only pays attention when greats like Magnus Carlsen compete, the league remains one of the strongest in the world. According to the Federal Chess League website, there are over 960 games every year that are broadcast live on the Internet.
What is particularly explosive is the many newcomers in the league, including Düsseldorfer SK, which is still considered the favorite with some top players such as Ian Nepomniachtchi and Wesley So. Kniest knows that the Solingen team will have a tough opening match against the Munich team, with whom they have drawn five times in the last matches.
A new wind in the team
There was a change in the SG Solingen squad: Mads Andersen left the team and now plays for St. Pauli. However, the Solingen team have found a replacement in David Navara, an experienced player from the Czech Republic, who will significantly strengthen the team. The Düsseldorfer SK has also gone through a change, but remains a serious competitor.
The season will end on a high note in April when the central finals take place at the Willy Brandt House in Berlin. Both the men's and women's Bundesliga will play their final rounds here at the same time, which will certainly create additional interest.
The Solingen chess fans can look forward to exciting weeks - full of strategy and excitement when the best minds in the league collide. SG Solingen is ready to take on the challenges and show that they can not only play in the Bundesliga, but also win. The first game against Deggendorf will be a crucial start for the team's young talents!
For further information about the league and the current season, those interested can visit the official pages of the Schachbundesliga) and gain exciting insights into the upcoming games. And perhaps the first points will soon be in SG Solingen's account, while the fans can look forward to more exciting matches!