Insight Chess Academy

09/09/2026

Bonteheuwel Schools Chess Development Tournament.
open to all learners attending Bonteheuwel Schools or residing in Bonteheuwel but attending school elsewhere.
Beginner players also welcome - you just need to know how the pieces move.
Venue: Bergsig Primary School.
Date: Monday, 28 September 2026, 08h15am - 4pm.
Ages U7,U9,U11,U13,U15,U17,U19.
Cost: R30.
Players will receive certificates of participation, trophies and medals, light snack.
register online as soon as possible:
For individual registrations https://forms.gle/JxtiMmBNzmJhJfe5A
Group registrations https://forms.gle/W5ixi4yU1rqnoCnH9
For more info contact Andrew Talmarkes via whatsapp 0835590406 or email [email protected]

30/07/2026

How School Chess Opens Doors for Children - Top 3 schools at the African Continental Stage qualify for the Grand Final of the FIDE ISCF World Schools Team Championship 2026 in December!!

🥇Gold: Sr. Miriam Duggan Primary School – Uganda 🇺🇬
🥈Silver: Moi Nyeri Complex Primary School – Kenya 🇰🇪
🥉Bronze: Welgemoed Primary School – South Africa 🇿🇦

Read full article: https://chesshub.org.za/from-kamwokya-to-african-gold-how-school-chess-opens-doors-for-children/

30/07/2026

How chess builds confidence

Chess can build confidence in several ways:

1. Mastery and Progress: Learning and improving at chess gives players a sense of accomplishment, boosting their confidence in their ability to learn and master new skills.

2. Strategic Thinking: Chess requires critical thinking and problem-solving, which can translate to other areas of life, making players more confident in their decision-making abilities.

3. Resilience: Losing games and analyzing mistakes help players develop resilience and perseverance, essential for building confidence in the face of challenges.

4. Improved Focus and Concentration: The focus required to play chess can improve attention span and concentration, leading to better performance in other areas of life.

5. Social Benefits: Joining chess clubs or participating in tournaments provides opportunities for social interaction, building relationships, and developing communication skills, all of which can enhance confidence.

6. Transferable Skills: Chess teaches valuable life skills like analytical thinking, logical reasoning, and decision-making under pressure, which can be applied to various situations, fostering confidence in one's abilities.

The post you referenced highlights the impact of consistent effort and dedication, which is reflected in the children's progress and confidence in playing chess.

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06/12/2025

Congratulations to all participants