South African Chess Hub

22/08/2026

1 WEEK TO GO!!

Register now for the Curro Chess Open Rapid 2026 taking place on Saturday, 29 August 202 at Curro Durbanville High School (Cape Town)!! 🇿🇦♟️

♟️Format: 6 round swiss (Chess SA rated)
♟️Time control: 20/20 +5 sipm
♟️Age groups: u8, u10, u12, u14, u16 & u19
♟️Entry fee: R 200 (max 200 learners)
♟️Medals for Top 10 and best girl per age group
♟️Prize fund: R 7,500 in cash/vouchers
🥇 R500, 🥈 R300, 🥉 R200 & Best Girl 🏅 R250

🔗 Registration link & Brochure: https://chesshub.org.za/events/curro-chess-open-rapid-2026/
⏰ Deadline: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 23:00

18/08/2026

Register now for the Curro Chess Open Rapid 2026 taking place on Saturday, 29 August 202 at Curro Durbanville High School (Cape Town)!! 🇿🇦♟️

♟️Format: 6 round swiss (Chess SA rated)
♟️Time control: 20/20 +5 sipm
♟️Age groups: u8, u10, u12, u14, u16 & u19
♟️Entry fee: R 200 (max 200 learners)
♟️Medals for Top 10 and best girl per age group
♟️Prize fund: R 7,500 in cash/vouchers
🥇 R500, 🥈 R300, 🥉 R200 & Best Girl 🏅 R250

🔗 Registration link & Brochure: https://chesshub.org.za/events/curro-chess-open-rapid-2026/
⏰ Deadline: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 23:00

16/08/2026

Join the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Lichess Arena at 17:00 this afternoon!! 🇿🇦♟️

♟️ Sunday Rapid Tournament – Who's Ready? ♟️

The weekend isn't over until you've played some great chess! Join us this Sunday for another exciting Mzansi Chess Academy Online Tournament on Lichess.

🗓 Sunday, 16 August
🕔 17:00
🌐 Lichess Online: https://lichess.org/tournament/y9Ze54EO
⏱ Time Control: 5+5 Rapid
🏆 Prize Pool: Stand a chance to win R200 in prize money!

Whether you're sharpening your skills, chasing a higher rating, or simply looking for some competitive fun, this tournament is for you.

💬 Invite a friend, set your reminder, and we'll see you on the board!

15/08/2026

Final Standings of the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026:

1. Curro Durbanville High School (Western Cape) - SA Champions 🏆🥇
2. Westville Boys High School (KwaZulu-Natal) 🥈
3. Protea Heights Academy (Western Cape) 🥉
4. Northern Academy SS (Limpopo)
5. Randfontein High School (Gauteng) - Shield winners ⭐
6. Steynville Secondary (Western Cape)
7. Northwood High School (KwaZulu-Natal)
8. Glenwood High School (Kwazulu-Natal)
9. Hoërskool Rustenburg (North West) - Plate Winners ⭐
10. Sarel Cilliers (KwaZulu-Natal)
11. Westerford High School (Western Cape)
12. Table View High School (Western Cape)
13. Vuyanimawethu SS (North West) - Bowl Winners ⭐
14. Ladysmith High School (KwaZulu-Natal)
15. Andrew Rabie High School (Eastern Cape)
16. Dendron Secondary (Limpopo)

Congratulations to Curro Durbanville High School on successfully defending the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championships title!! Well done to all the top 16 schools and to everyone who participated in this prestigious high schools online chess tournament in 2026!!

15/08/2026

Today the best high school chess teams from across South Africa come together to battle it out online to become the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship national champions!! 🇿🇦♟️

Who are you supporting to be crowned Champions?

14/08/2026

Good luck to all the participating high schools in the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship National Top 16 finals taking place on Saturday, 15 August 2026!! 🇿🇦♟️

09/08/2026

Join the Mzansi Chess Academy Women’s Day Sunday Lichess Arena at 17:00 this afternoon!! 🇿🇦♟️

🌸♟️ Women's Day Sunday Tournament is here! ♟️🌸

Celebrate Women's Day with us over the chessboard! Join our special Sunday Lichess Blitz Tournament and put your skills to the test against players from around the country.

🗓 Sunday, 9 August
🕔 17:00
🌐 Lichess: https://lichess.org/tournament/ONTKNv3D
⏱ Time Control: 5+3 Blitz
🏆 Prize: Stand a chance to win R200 in prize money!

Whether you're playing for the prize, the rating, or just for the love of the game, we'd love to see you there.

💬 Tag a friend who should join you, and we'll see you on the board!

19/07/2026

Join the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Arena starting at 17:00 today!! 🇿🇦♟️

♟️⚡ SUNDAY BLITZ BATTLE IS HERE! ⚡♟️

Ready to put your skills to the test? 🔥
Join our Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Online Tournament and enjoy an afternoon of fast moves, smart tactics and exciting games! ♟️🚀

📅 Sunday, 19 July
⏰ Time: 17:00
⚡ Format: 3+5 Blitz
🌐 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/AZ9K9ORi

Whether you win or lose — every game is a chance to learn, improve and become a stronger player. 💪

🏆 Join the tournament this Sunday and stand a chance to win R200 in prize money! 💰🎉

See you on the board! 👀♟️



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18/07/2026

Happy Mandela Day!! 🇿🇦♟️

Join this great initiative and give someone the gift of chess!!

This Mandela Day, we’re inviting every member of the Mzansi Chess Academy family to spend 67 minutes sharing the gift of chess.

Teach a child, challenge a friend, mentor a beginner, or simply play a game with someone who has never experienced chess before.

Every move can inspire confidence, curiosity, and hope.

♟️ Join the challenge and help us grow the game—one move, one player, one community at a time. 🇿🇦 generate image for this