Goran Sabol

1st Chairman

Born in Zagreb, Croatia in 1971, my early chess development was strongly influenced by the Yugoslav and Russian schools. After a 25-year hiatus from active play in the 90s, I returned to the amateur ranks. Back in Zagreb, Croatia, I became a board member of a local chess club. In 2016, I moved to Kulmbach, Germany, and joined Schachklub 1907 Kulmbach. I was honored to take on the role of 1. Vorsitzender in 2025.

Mathias Dierl

2nd Chairman

I got my first board from my godfather as I was around 8 years old and since then I was faszinated by the black an white squares. I entered the team of my hometown a few years later and became youth-associate and secretary for my team. After I finished university and got my first exployment time was limited and I forgot about the game of the kings. But for some years now my love is re-enlighted and I really appreciate it to be a active member of my team and I am honored with my new role as deputy CEO.

Thomas Kunte

Game master

Thomas Kunte, born in Unterhaching, began playing competitive chess at the age of 15 with the Unterhaching Chess Club. He won several youth tournaments, including twice the Munich School Chess Championship, and achieved the Bavarian Youth Team Championship with TSV Unterhaching. He also organized tournaments and temporarily coached the youth team there. Due to his studies and early career, he paused his chess activities for several years. In 2015, he returned to the game together with his son at SK Kulmbach. Since 2024, he has been serving as tournament director, overseeing competitive play at the club.

Tena Sabol

Secretary

Born in 2007 in Zagreb, Croatia. I started playing chess in 2018. A big inspiration for that was my father who taught me to play the royal game. As an amateur, I always try my best at tournaments, while keeping in mind that the most important aspects for me are having fun and meeting new people.