CM Max Weidenhöfer

CM Max Weidenhöfer is a professional chess coach and a successful young entrepreneur in the chess world. He is the owner of Schachmatt TV, one of the leading German chess academies, with more than 26,000 subscribers on YouTube.

Schachmatt TV combines free YouTube content with structured online courses and personal coaching for players of all levels – from intermediate players to advanced club players chasing their first title. Max coaches players from across the German-speaking world in individual and group lessons, while the course platform offers in-depth training material to study at their own pace.

Max has been a Chessparty partner since spring 2026. He works closely with the team on partnerships and the development of the event as a whole, bringing both a player's and an entrepreneur's perspective to the festival. After experiencing the 2026 edition on site, he is now helping to shape the next one.

For German-speaking players looking to improve their chess, Schachmatt TV is a great place to start.

Check out Schachmatt TV:
• YouTube
• Courses
• Group training