Atlish Taffle Gathering
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| Abbreviation | ATG[1] |
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| Formation | October 4, 1902 |
| Merger of | Numerous |
| Headquarters | Brantley |
Region served | Esthursia |
Membership (2023) | 46,000+ |
Foreman | Alwyn Bow (Osynstry) |
Afterman | Jan Lukassen (Helmark) |
Executive Director | Karl Vilhjemssen |
| Affiliations | WCG |
Staff | 35 |
| Website | atg |
The Atlish Taffle Gathering (also known as ATG or Esthursian Chess Gathering (ECG)[1]) has been the governing body for chess competition in Esthursia since the early 20th century, representing it in WCG, the World Chess Gathering. The ATG administers the official national rating system, awards national titles, sanctions around 10 national championships annually, and wholly owns "the Taffleman" newspaper journal. The ATG first met and united in 1902, following the merger of numerous regional, national and local chess administrative bodies, in Brantley, where it remains headquartered. Its membership as of 2023[update] was 46,000, up from 44,000 in 2022.
History
The body was formed in October 1902, following the decision by numerous chess grandmasters and chess bodies to meet in Brantley in 1903, and preparation therewith. The first ATG (the homonymous term for yearly competitions) was held in January of the following year, in the same city.