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About Qb4<\/h1>\n

An organisation dedicated to chess in Belgium<\/p>\n

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Qb4<\/b> is an association <\/b>dedicated to the development <\/b>and promotion of chess in Belgium and internationally<\/b>. Through the organisation of tournaments<\/b>, chess lessons<\/b>, courses<\/b> and educational initiatives<\/b>, the association works to make the game of chess more visible<\/b>, more accessible<\/b> and more inclusive<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Our mission is to help promote chess<\/b> by offering high-quality events, training courses suitable for all levels, and projects designed to make the sport accessible to an ever-wider audience<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Promoting chess to people of all ages<\/h2>\n

We aim to promote access to chess for everyone<\/b>, and in particular for those groups that remain under-represented in the chess world. We are therefore developing specific initiatives to support young players, <\/b>women, senior citizens and <\/b>people who are not currently involved in chess.<\/p>\n

One of our key aims is to increase women\u2019s participation in chess tournaments and activities<\/b>, whilst promoting diversity<\/b> and inclusion<\/b> within the chess community.<\/p>\n

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Organise chess tournaments<\/h2>\n

We regularly organise chess tournaments in Belgium<\/b> open to players of all levels. These competitions allow participants to compete in a structured and professional setting<\/b>. The tournaments organised by Qb4 aim to provide an accessible, friendly and fair competitive experience<\/b>, whilst rewarding players\u2019 performance with attractive prizes<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Qb4 is also the main organiser of the Luc Winants Tournament<\/b>, an event dedicated to the memory of the Belgian chess grandmaster Luc Winants<\/b>. This tournament pays tribute to one of the leading figures in Belgian chess and helps to keep his legacy alive within the chess community. Every year, it brings together passionate players for a high-level competition and a chance to share in the enjoyment of the game of chess.<\/p>\n

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Offer training courses to help people learn and develop<\/h2>\n

We offer chess lessons<\/b> and chess courses<\/b> for children, teenagers and adults. These courses enable participants to learn the rules of the game, understand strategy, analyse games and improve their skills within a structured environment.<\/p>\n

The aim is to enable everyone to discover the game of chess, improve their skills and develop their strategic thinking<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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The values of Qb4<\/h2>\n

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Our association\u2019s activities are based on a number of values that guide all our projects and events.<\/p>\n

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Inclusion<\/p>\n

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We want to make chess accessible to everyone<\/b> and encourage diversity<\/b> within the chess community.<\/p>\n

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Kindness<\/p>\n

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We strive to create a respectful, stimulating and supportive environment<\/b> for players, participants and partners.<\/p>\n

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Professionalism<\/p>\n

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We are establishing a structured organisation<\/b> and organising high-quality events<\/b>, for both tournaments and training sessions.<\/p>\n

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User-friendliness<\/p>\n

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We are turning chess into a space for meeting, sharing and exchanging ideas<\/b> between enthusiasts and beginners. <\/p>\n

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Our partners<\/h2>\n

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We work with committed partners<\/b> who share our vision for the development of chess and who, alongside us, help to set up projects and initiatives that promote accessibility and raise the profile of the game.<\/p>\n

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Our sponsors<\/h2>\n

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The support of our sponsors<\/b> plays a vital role in bringing our projects to fruition and organising our events. Thanks to their commitment, we are able to continue our work and contribute to the development of chess.<\/p>\n

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Would you like to help promote chess<\/b>? Join the Qb4 community and get involved in our initiatives by becoming a volunteer<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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