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Oliver Breitschädel

Oliver Breitschädel has a doctorate in physics and works for one of the world's largest automotive suppliers. In addition to Western chess, he is intensively involved with Asian chess variants.

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Xiangqi tournament at the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich

9/22/2023 – Nymphenburg Palace was the venue of an international rapid xiangqi tournament on September 9. As part of the festive event, Xiangqi Grandmaster Sun Yongzheng gave a simultaneous exhibition against ten opponents. Oliver Breitschädel reports. | Pictured: Andrea Trombettoni, with his daughter Giulia, observed by Xiangqi Master Dong Xubin. Andrea Trombettoni is a physics professor and travelled from Italy with his daughter especially for this event. | Photos: Oliver Breitschädel

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