Niklas Bonn is crowned youth chess champion in Homburg!

Niklas Bonn is crowned youth chess champion in Homburg!

On November 11, 2025, the second youth cup of the year took place at the chess club 1932 Caissa Homburg. With a host of talent passionately dedicated to the royal game, the tournament was a resounding success. A total of 14 young people aged 12 to 17 showed their skills and played hard for victory over the last few weeks by playing 20 chess games.

Each player had 20 minutes per game, which made for exciting duels. Until the last lap there was a thrilling head-to-head race between Michael Schneider and Nicklas Bonn. In the end, Nicklas Bonn was able to secure overall victory with an impressive 17 points after triumphing in the final game. Michael Schneider followed closely behind and took second place with 16 points. Yaroslav Afendikov took third place with 10 points and also demonstrated a strong game.

Ambition and team spirit

The Youth Cup participants showed off their ambition while challenging each other. In the winning photo you can see (from left) the beaming faces of Michael Schneider, Nicklas Bonn and Yaroslav Afendikov. The competition was not only a test of chess skills, but also an excellent opportunity to deepen friendships and exchange experiences.

It's not just about how you play, but also how you deal with results. These young players have shown that they have a knack for the game and are willing to learn a lot more.

A look into the future

Events like the Youth Cup strengthen the chess community in Homburg and motivate young people to further develop their game. There is certainly still a lot of potential to be discovered here. Who knows, maybe some of these young talents will one day be on the big stages of chess themselves?

While chess players prepare for their next challenges, the chess community does not remain idle. Numerous organizations and sponsors are committed to promoting young talent. This could lead to the long-term establishment of a local chess location, which could be of great benefit to many players.

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With these successes and the support of the community, one can be sure: the future of chess in Homburg looks bright!