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Jens Gillwald
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One of the strongest German players, ranked 4 dan but capable of giving any of the top players a run for their money. He has competed in final round of the German Go Championship several times, his best result so far having been 3rd place in 1994. Originally from the south of Germany, he now lives in Hamburg by choice. Has a degree in Mathematics.

When he first started go, Jens rose to the top ranks of German players very quickly; after just 2 months of playing, he entered his first tournament as 11 kyu and won all his games, after a year he was 2 dan.

When the original owner of the Schachcafe in Hamburg-Altona moved on to other things, Jens took over, and this has been his profession ever since. Although increasing catering engagements and the like don't leave him much time to travel to tournaments anymore, he is still very much an active player in his own establishment.

Jens is an avid teacher and almost always willing to play a teaching game with any newcomer to the Schachcafe (or, of course, a serious game). Some more regular students (such as mgoetze) benefit from his insightful commentary on their games with others.



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