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Hero Uhlmann
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

Special opening hours:
24, 25, 31 DEC: closed
01 JAN: 14:00 – 18:00
Admission
free
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

To the MDR report
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

Sun / 5. Jul
14:00
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Lesung
Salty wine – Antje Göhler reads and presents selected chess games

Reading & chess game

Antje Göhler, who holds a doctorate in German studies and was GDR chess champion in 1988, will read from her novel, which was published in 2023. It tells of the first love experiences of Bettina, an East Berliner who trains in chess clubs in her free time. The author will not only provide insights into her book, but will also present selected chess games.

Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to get active yourself. A blitz chess tournament is aimed at club players. At the same time, free games will be offered for amateur players who would like to familiarise themselves with chess in a relaxed atmosphere.

  • With Dr Antje Göhler and the Förderverein Schach Wolfgang Uhlmann e. V.
  • Duration: 3.5 h
Fri / 10. Jul
16:00
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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 be given an introduction to the game of 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