South African Chess Hub

20/05/2026

Congratulations to the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship provincial champions!! 🇿🇦♟

20/05/2026

Register now for the Chessval online tournament taking place on 29 May 2026!! 🇿🇦♟

The countdown has officially begun for the upcoming Chessval Online Tournament ⏳♟️, and all players are encouraged to start preparing for a highly competitive and exciting event. Taking place on 29 May 2026 from 18:00 to 19:45, this Swiss-format tournament (5-minute games) will be hosted on Lichess, bringing together strategic minds ready to compete, adapt, and conquer 🧠⚔️. All participants are required to have a Lichess account, so if you don’t have the app yet, make sure to download it and set up your profile in advance 📲 to avoid last-minute delays. With registration closing on 27 May 2026 and prize rewards for the top three winners 🏆, participants are urged to sharpen their tactics, refine their openings, and ensure they are fully ready for battle ♟️🔥. The entry fee is R40, and further details, including prize demonstrations, will be shared on 28 May. Secure your spot early, stay focused, and come prepared—because every move you make could be the one that leads you to victory 💯👑.

17/05/2026

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

♟️🏆 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT TIME! 🏆♟️

Get ready for another exciting Mzansi Chess Academy online showdown this Sunday! 🔥
Battle it out against players from across the community, sharpen your rapid skills, and stand a chance to win prize money! 💸👑

📅 Sunday, 17 May 2026
🕔 17:00
⏱️ Format: 6+3 Rapid
🌍 Lichess Online Event

💥 Prize up for grabs: R200 💥

Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or just looking for fun games and experience, this tournament is for YOU! 😄♟️

Invite your friends, charge your devices, and prepare your best openings… 👀

🔗 https://lichess.org/tournament/fKYNAINo

13/05/2026

Congratulations to the provincial winners of the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026!! 🇿🇦♟

12/05/2026

Congratulations to the University of Pretoria for qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2026 FIDE World University Team Championship!! 🇿🇦♟️

The knockout stage takes place on 16 - 17 May 2026 on lichess.org where they will compete to make the top 8, thereby earning a spot in the over-the-board finals in Almaty, Kazakhstan!!

Best of luck to University of Pretoria!!! 🇿🇦♟️

11/05/2026

South African Chess History: A young IM Watu Kobese playing in a match between Soweto Chess Club and Yeoville Chess Club in 1986!! 🇿🇦♟️

1986: Members of the Yeoville Chess Club take on the Soweto Chess Club in a tournament at a recreational center in Yeoville, South Africa. The child on the right is prodigy Watu Kobese who was then a junior chess champion. Credit: Gideon Mendel/Corbis

10/05/2026

Do not miss the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Arena today at 17:00!! 🇿🇦♟

♟️🔥 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT TIME! 🔥♟️

Think fast. Move smart. Play bold.
Join our exciting online blitz tournament this Sunday on Lichess and battle it out for the prize money! 💥

🗓️ Date: 10 May
⏰ Time: 17:00
⚡ Format: 5+3 Blitz
🏆 R200

https://lichess.org/tournament/z1FmXlGZ

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, test your nerves under pressure, or simply enjoy some competitive chess fun — this tournament is for you! 💪♟️

See you on the board! 👑

10/05/2026

🌷♟️ Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible Chess Moms! ♟️🌷

Happy Mother’s Day to all our amazing Chess Moms — both the mothers who support their young players and the moms who play the game themselves! Thank you for the love, encouragement, and inspiration you bring to the chess community every day.

06/05/2026

♟️ Table View Chess Club – JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 ♟️

📅 Date: 9th May
📍 Venue: Claremont Chess Club

✅ CHESSA Rated – perfect prep for the Western Province Schools tournament!

🏆 5-Round Swiss | Sections: U7, U9, U11, U13
💰 Entry: R150 | Time control: 55/5s + 5sec

⚠️ Limited seats due to small venue – first come, first served!

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/Q5Gc7HAbMtgW465s9

🔗 Tournament Whatsapp Group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUEbKfja9tHItr8aBKQcjl

04/05/2026

Register now for the Johannesburg Metro Chess Crawford Sandton Rapid 2026 taking place on 09 May 2026 at Crawford International Sandton Prep School, Benmore Road, Sandton!! 🇿🇦♟️

⏰ Time control: 30 / 30 (no increment)
♟️Format: 5 round swiss - Chess SA rated
⚡ Sections: Open, U10, U8
🏆 Total prize fund = R6,950 (R4,500 guaranteed)

🔗 Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/jmc-crawford-sandton-rapid-2026/
‼️ Entries Close: 7 May 2026 at 20.00

03/05/2026

Do not miss the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Arena today at 17:00!! 🇿🇦♟

♟️ SUNDAY TOURNAMENT TIME! ♟️

Ready to test your speed and sharpness? Join us this Sunday for an exciting 1+0 Bullet Tournament on Lichess!

🗓 Date: 3 May
⏰ Time: 17:00
💻 Platform: https://lichess.org/tournament/c2fLNXMi
⚡ Format: 1+0 Bullet

💰 Prize Alert: Stand a chance to win R200!

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, gain experience, or just enjoy some fast-paced chess action — this is your arena.

👉 Don’t miss out. Bring your best moves and let’s play!

♟️🔥