German Chess Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired
| German Chess Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1951 |
| Chairman | Thorsten Mueller |
| Members | 160 |
| Association headquarters | Heidelberg |
| Homepage | www.dbsb.de |
The German Blind and Visually Impaired Chess Federation e. V. (DBSB) is the leading organization for blind and visually impaired German chess players . According to the statutes, one of its goals is to promote the integration of blind and visually impaired people into society. The DBSB organizes tournaments for the visually impaired , such as the German Championship .
The association is based in Heidelberg .
The DBSB was founded in 1951 by Hermann Uekermann (* 1916, † 1977).
literature
- Michael Negele: In the realm of the blind , magazine Schach 2014/4 pp. 48–55.
Web links
- Official website of the German Chess Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired (accessed April 27, 2014)