Move With Purpose

06/10/2026

Meet Khanyisa Duntsa, one of our mentors from Zithulele. Khanyisa recently accompanied a group of our players to the Eastern Cape closed chess tournament. Stay tuned to hear more about their experiences.

25/09/2026

13 of our Zithulele chess players are in Jeffreys Bay this weekend for the Eastern Cape Closed, a prestigious event where the best players in the province face each other. Stay tuned to see more of their experience, and hear from one of their mentors about the significance of this opportunity.

25/09/2026

If you are in East London or Jeffreys Bay, we want to invite you to join our mentorship programmes next week. Message us for more information.

23/09/2026

10/09/2026

Selfless love is a character trait that prioritises relationships over self gain. By caring for others, we overcome life's challenges together, in the same way a Knight can be used to creatively create space in closed positions.

08/09/2026

On the 21st of August, Oakridge Academy Chess Club students got to showcase their chess skills at the annual Stulting Primary Sports Day. The tournament was divided into a junior and senior section, with the junior team taking home a bronze medal.

27/08/2026

Vuyo Kelepu uses Move with Purpose to change his community in Worcester, in the Western Cape. Vuyo has always had a passion for chess and the life values that it taught him. The programme has given him the platform to mentor young people at the Sinethemba After Care Centre.

24/08/2026

Stewardship is the ability to use your resources wisely. Many beginners fall into the trap of overly focusing on the Queen. They then don't use the other pieces and end up losing the game. In chess and life we must use our resources wisely, for a greater reward later on.

19/08/2026

School holidays offer a great opportunity to spend time learning about life while playing chess. We recently hosted a group in Jeffreys Bay, and over the course of 2 days parents and children were growing together while having fun.

20/07/2026

A recent youth tournament in Zithulele celebrated chess' contribution to communities.

Players, arbiters and organisers share some thoughts. To learn more about how healthy communities and good mentors can change a child’s life, visit movewithpurposechess.org.