Kraaifontein Chess Club

05/04/2026

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/one-move-closer-bongolethu-to-commonwealth-2026

My name is Bongolethu Ncethelo, and I am a passionate and dedicated chess player from South Africa. I am proud to share that I have officially qualif...

10/12/2025

We have been at it for 10 years and we are still going strong...

02/12/2025

REMINDER: Register now for the 9th Kraaifontein Open Chess Championships 2025 taking place on Saturday & Sunday, 06 - 07 December 2025 at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre!! 🇿🇦♟️

🏆 Prize fund: R27,500
🔗 Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/kfn-open-2025/
⏰ Closing date: 02 December 2025 (late entries will be accepted with R50 late registration fee)
‼️ Spaces are limited to register now to avoid disappointment!!

11/11/2025

Register now for the 9th Kraaifontein Open Chess Championships 2025 sponsored by VSB Octen Professional Accountants taking place on Saturday & Sunday, 06 - 07 December 2025 at the Kraaifontein Civic Centre!! ♟️

🏆 Prize fund: R27,500
⏱️Time controls:
- Championship & Advanced: 60+30 (FIDE rated)
- Intermediate: 60+10 (Chess SA Rated)
- Rapids: 20+10 (Chess SA rated)
💎 Entry fees: R150 - R350

🔗 Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/kfn-open-2025/
⏰ Closing date: 02 December 2025
‼️ Spaces are limited to register now to avoid disappointment!!

📩 For more information contact Paul Wilson via WhatsApp 0834618742 or email [email protected]!!

07/11/2025

We would like to wish Kamogelo Maruma, Waylon Brander and Bongolethu Ncethelo as they set off to the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!!♟

27/09/2025

We have a lot to celebrate. We are extremely proud of the achievement of our Kraaifontein Chess Team this year in managing to achieve 3rd place in the Cape Town Chess League.

We are also extremely proud of Emily Grove that will be representing South Africa at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championships in Albany from 3 to 16 October in Albania.

05/09/2025

Congratulations to Michael Cuthbert on being the first Kraaifontein Chess Club player to achieve a 2000+ FIDE rating.👏🏻

25/08/2025

26/06/2025

Please support Emily's campaign to get her to the Fide World Youth Chess Championship.

Help Emily Grové Represent South Africa at the FIDE World Youth Chess Championships 2025 Dear friends, family, and fellow chess lovers, We are re...

11/05/2025

Our talented juniors, proudly representing Kraaifontein Chess Club at the Cape Town Junior Chess League.

28/04/2025

Well done to Emily Grove... our 2025 Western Cape U17 Girls Chess Champion. We are extremely proud of your achievement.