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Exhibition

Grandmaster Wolfgang Uhlmann. The chess legend from Dresden

Presentation in the gallery

1. May — 2. Aug

Location
Dresden City Museum
Wilsdruffer Straße 2 01067 Dresden
Opening hours
Tue - Sun, public holidays: 10:00 - 18:00 Alternative opening hours: 24, 25, 31 DEC: closed 01 JAN: 14:00 - 18:00
Admission
frei
AI generated: A man with a pensive expression sits at a chessboard and appears to be thinking about his next move. The focus is on his intense concentration on the game. Wolfgang Uhlmann beim IBM-Schachturnier, 22. Juli 1970 | Foto: Rob Mieremet, National Archives of the Netherlands / Anefo

From Dresden to the top of the world

Grandmaster Wolfgang Uhlmann (1935-2020) was the Dresden chess legend and the most successful player in the GDR. He won the national championship eleven times and represented his country eleven times at chess olympiads.

Around 1970, he was one of the world's top players and even competed in the Candidates Tournament for the World Championship.

Famous as a "French specialist" and as Anatoly Karpov's second, he always remained close to the people: at countless simultaneous events, through his modesty and popularity far beyond the chessboard.

The presentation in the gallery honours the life and work of this extraordinary sportsman.

Organised by the Förderverein Schach Wolfgang Uhlmann e. V. on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Dresden Chess Club (1876) and the 100th anniversary of the Dresden Chess Congress (1926)

Curator: Michael Merkel

Uhlmann Urkunde 7Urkunde für Wolfgang Uhlmann als Schachmeister der DDR 1954 | Foto: persönlicher Nachlass
Uhlmann Schachturnier 3Hochofen-Schachturnier in Beverwijk, Wolfgang Uhlmann (in seiner Partie gegen Theo van Scheltinga),17. Januar 1961 | Foto: Jac. de Nijs, National Archives of the Netherlands / Anefo
KI generiert: Das Bild zeigt ein Freiluft-Schachspiel mit vielen Zuschauern, bei dem ein Spieler mehrere Gegner an verschiedenen Brettern gleichzeitig herausfordert. Im Hintergrund ist ein Fernsehturm sichtbar, was auf einen urbanen Schauplatz hinweist.Wolfgang Uhlmann am 05. Juni 1976 beim Simultan-Schach in Berlin bei einer seiner unzähligen Begegnungen mit Schachfreund:innen aus aller Welt | Foto: persönlicher Nachlass
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Exhibition dates

Fri / 8. May
16:00
Schach Bild 1
City Museum > Führung
Guided tour & blitz chess tournament

Grandmaster Wolfgang Uhlmann. The chess legend from Dresden

The tour gives a vivid impression of Wolfgang Uhlmann's legacy: his outstanding career as well as the joy of the game and the promotion of young talent. Afterwards, chess enthusiasts have the opportunity to get active themselves. A blitz chess tournament is aimed at club players. At the same time, free games are offered for amateur players.

Organised by the Wolfgang Uhlmann e. V. chess club.

  • Duration: guided tour approx. 30 min, chess game approx. 1.5 h
  • Meeting point at the ticket office
Sun / 10. May
14:00
AI generated: The image shows several people playing chess at tables. Each table has a chessboard and a chess clock while the players are concentrating on their thoughts.
City Museum
Clock Simultaneous & Rapid Chess Tournament

For chess enthusiasts of all levels

Join in and share the excitement of the competition for chess enthusiasts of all skill and experience levels at this event.

A Bundesliga player fights for victory on several chess boards at the same time in a clock simul. In the subsequent rapid chess tournament, club players can compete against each other.

Free games for amateur players will take place at the same time.

Organised by the Wolfgang Uhlmann e. V. chess club.

  • Duration: 3.5 h
Fri / 12. Jun
16:00
Schach Bild 1
City Museum > Führung
Leadership & chess for beginners

Grandmaster Wolfgang Uhlmann. The chess legend from Dresden

The tour gives a vivid impression of Wolfgang Uhlmann's legacy: his outstanding career as well as the joy of the game and the promotion of young talent.

Afterwards, those interested will receive an introduction to chess, can ask questions and learn the basics. The programme is aimed at beginners and anyone who would like to learn more about chess.

Organised by the Wolfgang Uhlmann chess club.

  • Duration: guided tour approx. 30 min, chess game approx. 1.5 h
  • Meeting point at the ticket office
Sun / 21. Jun
14:00
AI generated: The image shows several people playing chess at tables. Each table has a chessboard and a chess clock while the players are concentrating on their thoughts.
City Museum
Clock Simultaneous & Rapid Chess Tournament

For chess enthusiasts of all levels

Join in and share the excitement of the competition for chess enthusiasts of all skill and experience levels at this event.

A Bundesliga player fights for victory on several chess boards at the same time in a clock simul. In the subsequent rapid chess tournament, club players can compete against each other.

Free games for amateur players will take place at the same time.

Organised by the Wolfgang Uhlmann e. V. chess club.

  • Duration: 3.5 h