Tshwane Chess

09/10/2026

♟️🏆 Congratulations to all the Tshwane Chess Players! 🏆♟️

A huge congratulations to all the Tshwane chess players who received awards at the Annual Tshwane Chess Prize Giving! 🎉👏 Your dedication, hard work, perseverance and passion for the game have truly paid off. You have made Tshwane Chess proud!

We would also like to congratulate all the players who were selected to represent Tshwane in the various teams. 🇿🇦♟️ Being selected is a fantastic achievement and a reflection of your commitment and talent. We wish you every success as you represent Tshwane — play with pride, determination and sportsmanship!

But chess success is never achieved by players alone. ❤️

A very special thank you to the Tshwane Chess Committee and all the volunteers who give their time, energy and expertise to make Tshwane Chess such a thriving and successful chess community. To our coaches, arbiters, organisers, team managers, parents and supporters — your contribution behind the scenes makes a tremendous difference.

Thank you for creating opportunities, developing our players, organising events and helping chess continue to grow across Tshwane. Your commitment to the sport and to our players is deeply appreciated. 🙏

Congratulations once again to all our award winners and team selections! May this be another step towards even greater achievements on the chessboard. ♟️🏆

Tshwane Chess — growing champions, one move at a time! 💪♟️

05/10/2026

♟️ 2026 GAUTENG NORTH OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT ♟️

Join us for a full weekend of competitive chess at the 2026 Gauteng North Open!

📅 10–11 October 2026
📍 Laerskool Swartkop, Centurion
♟️ 5 Round Swiss
⏱️ 60:60 + 30 seconds increment
⭐ Chess SA Rated
🌍 Sections A–C FIDE Rated

With six sections catering for different rating levels and our younger developing players, there is a place for everyone on the board!

🏆 Section A Prize Fund: R5 300
Additional prize funds for Sections B–D will be determined by the number of entries.

🎯 Playing in the Gauteng Closed Chess Championship?
The Gauteng North Open is the perfect warm-up – get some competitive, longer time-control chess in before the Closed the following weekend!

🔴 IMPORTANT FOR TSHWANE PLAYERS
This is an official Tshwane Chess tournament and counts towards your Merit Points and required tournaments for the 2027 Etienne Lewis Invitation.

📝 Entries close: Thursday, 8 October at 20:00

👉 ENTER HERE:
www.tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

Come and enjoy a great weekend of chess with us! ♟️

02/10/2026

♟️🔥 2026 TSHWANE CHESS CLUB CLASH – WHAT A DAY! 🔥♟️

What an incredible day of chess! 🙌♟️

The 2026 Tshwane Chess Club Clash brought clubs, players, and chess enthusiasts together for a day filled with strategy, teamwork, friendly competition, and plenty of memorable moments! 🏆🤝

From intense games across the boards to the smiles, friendships, and team spirit off the board, it was a wonderful celebration of chess in Tshwane. ❤️♟️

A huge THANK YOU to all the players, clubs, coaches, parents, organisers, and everyone who helped make this event possible. Your support and passion for chess continue to grow our chess community! 👏

A special THANK YOU to KSIR VISUALS (www.ksirvisuals.co.za | ) for the amazing photos and for capturing the day.

📸 Relive the action! Take a look at some of our favourite moments from the day, and see if you can spot yourself, your teammates, or your club!

Tag your teammates and friends in the photos, share your favourite moments, and let us know in the comments which part of the day stood out for you! 👇📷

Until next time, keep those clocks ticking and those minds thinking! ♟️🔥

21/09/2026

♟️🔥 GET YOUR TEAM READY – IT’S CLUB CLASH TIME! 🔥♟️

The 2026 Tshwane Chess Club Clash Open Team Tournament is happening this Thursday, 24 September 2026 at Crawford International Pretoria!

Grab three teammates and come take on the challenge. Four players. One team. One Club Clash. 🏆

♟️ 5 Round Swiss | Chess SA Rated
⏱️ 50:50 + 10 sec increment
👥 4 players per team

🏆 SECTIONS
• Prestige
• Open
• Ladies
• Junior – born 2013 or later
• U10 – born 2017 or later

💰 Cash prizes in the Prestige, Open and Ladies sections, with medals for the Junior and U10 sections!

🚨 ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER AT 20:00!

👉 Enter your team:
https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

🙋 Want to play but don’t have a team?
Add your name to our player roster and connect with other players looking for teammates:
https://tshwanechess.org/2026-tshwane-chess-club-clash/

🌺 This is an official Tshwane Chess tournament and counts towards Merit Points and required tournaments for the 2027 Etienne Lewis Invitation.

Get your team together and join us for a great day of team chess, club spirit and friendly rivalry! ♟️💪

16/09/2026

Ready to test your tactical brilliance and outplay the competition? 🧠♟️ The ultimate challenge awaits at the Centurion Chess Club Open Tournament! Bring your best opening traps and endgame techniques to the board and battle it out for your share of the R17,700 prize pool.

Tournament Intel
Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Venue: Laerskool Swartkop (Viking Road, Centurion)
Format: 5-round Chess SA rated
Time Control: 50:50 + 10 Second Increment

Don't let the clock flag on your chance to claim victory! ⏳

Entries close: 17 September 2026 at 20:00 sharp.
Secure your spot here: https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

Do you have what it takes to checkmate the competition?

15/09/2026

♟️ Shaken, Not Stirred: The 2026 Club Clash Awaits! 🍸

A master spy never works without their trusted syndicate. For this mission, you'll need three fellow agents to watch your back on the board. The 2026 Club Clash is a high-stakes, team-only operation, and your final briefing has just been declassified.

MISSION DOSSIER:

Operation: 2026 Tshwane Chess Club Clash Open Team Tournament
Date: 24 September 2026
Rendezvous Point: Crawford International Pretoria (Location Confirmed!)
Format: 5 Round Swiss. Exactly 4 operatives per team.
Note: Your team’s age and rating brackets are determined by the oldest and highest-rated agents in your crew.
Time Control: 50:50 +10sipm

DIRECTIVES:

Secure your team's clearance: https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/
Solo agents needing a squad: Report to the safehouse roster at https://tshwanechess.org/2026-tshwane-chess-club-clash/

The clock is ticking. Assemble your crew!

03/09/2026

♟️ CENTURION CHESS CLUB OPEN 2026 ♟️

Ready for another great day of chess? 🔥

Join us on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at Laerskool Swartkop, Centurion for the Centurion Chess Club Open Tournament!

🏆 R17,700 in cash prizes up for grabs!
♟️ Chess SA Rated
⏱️ 5 Rounds | 50:50 + 10 sec increment
👥 Sections for all levels – from U8 through to Section A

📅 Entries close Thursday, 17 September at 20:00

👉 Enter here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/TshwaneChessRegion/_2026CenturionChessClubOpenTournament

📲 Join the tournament WhatsApp group for updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/HZA8pst3MXAFAbgA9nnnCV?mode=gi_t

Get your entry in and come compete for your share of the R17,700 prize pool! 🏆♟️

The Vision of Tshwane Chess is to develop chess and it's players to their full potential and to become the largest and best performing Chess Union in South Africa.

01/09/2026

🕶️ Operation: Club Clash – Your Official Mission Briefing 🍸

The name is Clash... Club Clash. This September, espionage meets the endgame. While 007 might be famous for flying solo, this mission strictly prohibits lone-wolf tactics. You will need to assemble an elite squad of four to infiltrate the ranks, outmaneuver the opposition, and secure the objective.

Do you and your syndicate have a licence to checkmate?

TOP SECRET MI6 INTEL:
Codename: 2026 Tshwane Chess Club Clash Open Team Tournament
Target Date: 24 September 2026
Rendezvous Point (Venue): Classified (TBA)
Mission Format: 5 Round Swiss. A team requires exactly 4 agents. -Agent Protocol: Your team’s rating bracket is determined by your highest-rated operative, and the age bracket is set by your oldest operative.
Time Control: 50:50 +10sipm (Quick thinking under pressure is mandatory).

ACCEPT YOUR MISSION:
Rally your squad and submit your entry dossiers here:
https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

LONE AGENTS SEEKING A SYNDICATE:
Are you an operative without a team? Don't blow your cover. Consult the classified briefing here to connect with a squad: https://tshwanechess.org/2026-tshwane-chess-club-clash/

Suit up, synchronize your watches, and prepare for battle. We look forward to seeing your team in the field!

Yours in service,
Tshwane Chess Headquarters ♟️💼

25/08/2026

♟️🔥 READY FOR YOUR NEXT BATTLE OVER THE BOARD? 🔥♟️

The 2026 Alekhine Open Chess Tournament is happening this weekend – and the boards are waiting! 👀♟️

Named after the legendary Alexander Alekhine, one of chess history’s most brilliant and creative World Champions, this tournament is all about what makes chess exciting:

⚡ Bold ideas
♞ Creative attacks
🧠 Deep calculation
🔥 And the courage to make that move!

📅 29–30 August 2026
📍 Laerskool Swartkop | Centurion
🏆 5 Rounds
⏱️ 60:60 + 30 sec increment
🇿🇦 All sections Chess SA Rated
🌍 Sections A–C FIDE Rated
♟️ Sections A–F

Whether you're playing for a rating, a prize, the challenge – or simply because you LOVE chess – come take your seat at the board.

You don’t have to play like Alekhine…

But you can certainly try. 😉♟️🔥

🔗 ENTER NOW:
https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments

⏰ Entries close Thursday, 27 August at 20:00

Tag your chess friends. 👇
Who are you challenging to join you at the Alekhine Open? ♟️

19/08/2026

"For me, chess is not a game, but an art." – Alexander Alekhine ♟️🎨✨

Channel your inner master at the 2026 Alekhine Open Chess Tournament 🏆🌸
Honour the legacy of one of the greatest World Chess Champions by showcasing your own creativity and strategy over the board.

Whether you are fighting for your FIDE rating (Sections A-C), building your CHESS SA rating 🇿🇦, or securing those final Merit Points for the 2025/2026 season, this is your chance to think deep , play bold , and leave your mark! 🧠♟️

Secure your spot at the board!
Entries are available now at: 🔗 https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments

Are you ready to make your opening move? ♘🕰️