Academia de Șah – Articles

Rezultate15 aprilie 2026

Our Athletes’ Performances 2023–2026

An overview of the results achieved by Academia de Șah students at national, European and world championships between 2023 and 2026 — European vice-champions, national titles, World medals and a first International Master norm.

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Competiții20 martie 2026

The Florin Gheorghiu International Chess Festival

The annual chess festival organised by the Academia de Șah under the patronage of Romania’s first Grandmaster. Eight editions, hundreds of players of all ages, FIDE-rated.

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Competiții10 februarie 2026

The Bucharest Chess Festival

An annual tradition at the start of each year: two days of classical and rapid chess at ICHB Colentina, with nine consecutive editions already behind us.

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Tabere14 ianuarie 2026

Academia de Șah Camp — Rucăr 2026

The 2026 summer camp at Valea Haiducilor cabin in Rucăr — six days of chess, games and outdoor activities, 16–21 August.

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Tabere14 ianuarie 2026

Academia de Șah Camp — Horezu, Casa Yda 2026

The 2026 summer camp at Casa Yda guesthouse in Horezu — six days of chess, games and outdoor activities, 26–31 July.

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Rezultate15 decembrie 2025

2025 Year in Review — A Year of Podiums for CS Oxygen

CS Oxygen Bucharest’s results at the National Olympiad, Amara and the National Junior Team Championship — the year the club consistently ranked first in Romania.

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Club10 mai 2025

How Academia de Șah Grew: The Story of Our Centres

From the first club in Sector 2 (2014) to four physical centres across Bucharest plus an online programme — the story of how Academia de Șah grew.

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Tabere27 februarie 2025

Academia de Șah Camp — Rucăr 2025

The 2025 edition of the Rucăr camp at Valea Haiducilor — a week of chess and nature.

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Tabere27 februarie 2025

Academia de Șah Camp — Horezu 2025

The annual summer camp in Horezu, one of the classic destinations in the summer programme.

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Rezultate20 decembrie 2024

2024 Year in Review — The Best Year in Academia de Șah History

23 medals at the National Championship in Eforie Nord, 17 podiums at the National Team Championships in Mamaia, and the title of Bucharest Team Champion — the year the club became number one in Romania.

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Tabere30 ianuarie 2024

Academia de Șah Camp — Valea Doftanei 2024

The camp at Valea Doftanei — a popular mountain destination with fresh air and scenic views.

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Tabere30 ianuarie 2024

Academia de Șah Camp — Horezu 2024

The 2024 edition of the Horezu camp — a mountain getaway for Academia de Șah students.

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Rezultate20 decembrie 2023

2023 Year in Review — 12 National Medals, 3rd Place Club FRSAH

The year Academia de Șah made its mark with 12 medals at the National Championship, eight titles out of eight at the Bucharest Rapid Cup and runner-up in the capital’s team standings.

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Competiții26 septembrie 2023

Pynbooking Chess Open

The inaugural Pynbooking Chess Open (September 2023, ICHB Colentina) — 235 players, 8 tournaments, overall winner Cosmin Tănasie (CS Oxygen).

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Competiții15 mai 2023

Bitcoin Romania Chess Open

The annual festival organised by the Academia de Șah under the patronage of Bitcoin Romania — tournaments for children and adults, players from Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine.

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Tabere21 decembrie 2022

Academia de Șah Camp — Rucăr 2023

Announcement for the Rucăr 2023 camp — continuing the series that began at Valea Haiducilor.

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Tabere21 decembrie 2022

Academia de Șah Camp — Horezu 2023

The 2023 edition of the Horezu summer camp — announcement for Academia de Șah students.

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Metodologie2 noiembrie 2022

Taking Your Child to Their First Chess Tournament?

A short guide for parents accompanying their child to a first chess competition — how rounds, pairings and standings work, and how to stay calm on the sidelines.

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Tabere6 ianuarie 2022

Academia de Șah Camp — Valea Doftanei 2022

The 2022 edition of the Valea Doftanei mountain camp.

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Tabere6 ianuarie 2022

Academia de Șah Camp — Valea Haiducilor, Rucăr 2022

The first edition of the camp at Rucăr — Valea Haiducilor, a new location for the summer programme.

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Tabere6 iunie 2021

Academia de Șah Camp — Sărata Monteoru 2021

A new camp destination — the balneoclimatic resort of Sărata Monteoru.

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Tabere1 mai 2021

Academia de Șah Camp — Valea Doftanei 2021

The annual camp at Valea Doftanei — the 2021 edition.

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Competiții22 decembrie 2020

Academia de Șah Cup 2020 — The Pandemic Edition

The edition organised under the special conditions of the pandemic, with five online tournaments and hundreds of players from Romania and Bulgaria.

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Club3 iunie 2020

Letter to Parents — The 2020 Pandemic

The open letter in which Academia de Șah appealed to its parent community at the moment the club’s existence was threatened by the pandemic.

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Psihologie26 februarie 2020

9 Psychology Tips for Chess

Nine brief observations about the psychology of chess, thinking under pressure and attention control.

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Tabere29 ianuarie 2020Cancelled

Academia de Șah Camp — Lepşa Series II 2020 (Cancelled)

The camp was cancelled due to pandemic restrictions.

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Tabere21 decembrie 2019Cancelled

Academia de Șah Camp — Borsec 2020 (Cancelled)

The Borsec camp (23–29 August 2020) was cancelled.

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Workshops19 septembrie 2019

The Playful Emotions Workshop

A workshop dedicated to developing emotional intelligence through chess-based games and exercises.

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Workshops8 august 2019

Personal Development Workshop — Lepşa Camp 2019

At the 2019 Lepşa camp, Academia de Șah children took part in the “The Game of I AM…” workshop, facilitated by psychologist Dana Ionela.

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Tabere15 februarie 2019

Academia de Șah Camp — Lepşa 2019

The 2019 summer camp at Lepşa (4–10 August) — a mountain destination for Academia de Șah students.

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Tabere15 februarie 2019

Academia de Șah Camp — Voineasa 2019

Voineasa, a mountain resort in Vâlcea county, hosts the Academia de Șah camp (25–31 August 2019).

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Workshops8 iunie 2018

Summer School 2018

The Academy’s 2018 summer programme — intensive courses in June, July and August.

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Metodologie23 aprilie 2018

Heart Intelligence Workshop — Edition III

The third edition of the workshop combining chess with emotional development.

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Workshops23 aprilie 2018

Children and Parents Around the Chessboard

A workshop for families — children and parents together at the chess board.

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Tabere1 martie 2018

Academia de Șah Camp — Sâmbăta de Sus 2018

The mountain camp at Sâmbăta de Sus (29 July – 4 August 2018) — the location returns for a second consecutive year.

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Tabere1 martie 2018

Academia de Șah Camp — Runcu Stone 2018

A new destination: Runcu Stone, in the Sub Cetate area of Hunedoara county. The camp runs 12–18 August 2018.

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Metodologie15 februarie 2018

Heart Intelligence Workshop — Edition II

The second edition of the Heart Intelligence workshop, continuing the series launched in 2017.

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Metodologie19 aprilie 2017

Heart Intelligence Workshop — Edition I

The inaugural Heart Intelligence workshop (May 2017) — a series about chess and emotional intelligence.

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Tabere14 februarie 2017

Academia de Șah Camp — Mama Cozonacilor, Bran 2017

The first camp at Bran — Mama Cozonacilor (9–15 July 2017), a classic family tourism destination.

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Tabere14 februarie 2017

Academia de Șah Camp — Montana, Sâmbăta de Sus 2017

A remarkable mountain destination — Sâmbăta de Sus, Țara Făgăraşului (20–26 August 2017).

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