South African Chess Hub

17/09/2026

Register now for the Mzansi Chess Academy Spring Flower Birthday Rapid 2026 taking place on 19 September 2026 at Pinnacle College Ridge View Primary, Roodepoort. 🇿🇦♟️

🏆 Sections: High School, U14, U12, U10, U8
💰 Entry fee: R275
⭐ Mzansi Chess Academy members receive 50% off!

Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-spring-flower-birthday-rapid-2026/

16/09/2026

Well done to Team SA for their solid opening round 1 performance at the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad that started today!! 🇿🇦♟️

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻: https://lichess.org/broadcast/46th-fide-chess-olympiad-samarkand-2026-open-iv/round-1/ujxBFvlN

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻: https://lichess.org/broadcast/46th-fide-chess-olympiad-samarkand-2026-women-iv/round-1/uWx7jJZP

14/09/2026

🔥♟️ 4 DAYS TO GO! ♟️🔥
The countdown is getting serious! 🏆

EMALAHLENI SPRING OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT
💰 R55 000 GUARANTEED PRIZE MONEY TO BE WON!
📅 19–20 September 2026
📍 Witbank High School

📢 REGISTER NOW — SECURE YOUR SPOT!
🔗 Direct Registration Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnTDbONYa6k_lmWU6_uv_FOUyCuBU0DImkU4E2S2Wvm_WMwg/viewform?pli=1

🌐 Visit our website: https://emalahlenichessacademy.org.za/
♟️ Mpumalanga’s biggest Spring chess tournament is almost here!

13/09/2026

Join the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Lichess Arena (4+4) starting at 5pm today, Sunday 13 September 2026!

♟️🔥 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT IS ON! 🔥♟️

Ready for another battle on the board? 😎

Join us this Sunday, 13 September for the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Tournament!

📅 Sunday, 13 September
⏰ 17:00
🌐 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/PzXXAuJL
⚡ 4+4 Blitz

Fast games. Sharp tactics. Big decisions. No time to waste! ⏱️♟️

Whether you’re looking to test your skills, gain tournament experience, or simply enjoy some competitive chess with the MCA community — this one is for you!

🔥 Bring your A-game. The board is waiting.

🇿🇦 Mzansi Chess Academy — Building stronger players, one game at a time.

06/09/2026

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

🔗 Link: https://lichess.org/tournament/RQmeHnmN

♟️🔥 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT TIME! 🔥♟️

Ready to put your skills to the test? Join us for our Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Online Tournament! 🇿🇦

🗓 Sunday, 6 September
⏰ 17:00
⚡ 5+0 Blitz
🌐 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/RQmeHnmN

Fast games. Quick decisions. No room for hesitation! 😎♟️

Whether you're looking to sharpen your blitz skills, challenge your academy friends, or simply enjoy some competitive chess — this one is for you!

🔥 Get ready. Log in. Play hard. Have fun!

See you on the boards! ♟️🇿🇦

04/09/2026

Register now for the Mzansi Chess Academy Spring Flower Birthday Rapid 2026 taking place on 19 September 2026 at Pinnacle College Ridge View Primary, Roodepoort. 🇿🇦♟️

Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-spring-flower-birthday-rapid-2026/

02/09/2026

Register now for the West Coast Open 2026!! 🇿🇦♟️

‼️Enter NOW‼️

Use the EARLYBIRD10 code and qualify for a 10% discount if you enter before 11 September‼️

28/08/2026

REGISTRATION EXTENDED: 1 DAY 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 Extended: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 19:00

Player lists: https://s1.chess-results.com/tnr1483415.aspx?lan=1&art=79&SNode=S0

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