Welcome to the website of S.V. Shah Mata
Shah Mata means “The king is dead”. That's what chess is all about. How can you bring your opponent's king to its knees as quickly and elegantly as possible?
Shah Mata is a chess club based in Rotterdam South. We were founded on 9 September 1970 and are the result of a merger between the chess clubs De Zwarte Dame and Gambiet.
Shah Mata's membership has grown to 51 this season, including 13 youth members. Thanks to our commitment to youth chess, including through the Kinderfaculteit and our own youth division, new talent is flowing into the club. We also regularly welcome new members among the seniors.
On Tuesday evenings, attendance is high and there is a convivial, competitive atmosphere. With strong performances in both internal and external competitions – including promotions for our teams and an exciting battle for the club championship – the club is more vibrant than ever.
Please take your time to explore our revamped website. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@shahmata.nl.
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