Bundesliga Round 9/10

Each team consists of a roster of up to 16 players, but only eight compete in a given match. Teams face off in a round-robin format, playing a total of 15 rounds throughout the season. A match consists of eight boards, where each individual game contributes to the overall team score. Players earn one point for a win, half a point for a draw, and zero for a loss.

The Schachbundesliga is Germany’s top-tier chess league and one of the strongest team chess competitions in the world. It features 16 teams composed of elite grandmasters, rising stars, and strong club players from around the globe.

The competition spans several months, with matches played in weekend double rounds at various locations across Germany. Clubs such as OSG Baden-Baden, SC Viernheim, and Düsseldorfer SK consistently compete for the title, making the Schachbundesliga a major event in professional team chess.