Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe Initiative

Knights Chess Academy Zimbabwe Initiative Non-Profit Organization for training youngsters chess

For your youngsters to quickly grasp Chess Strategy & Tactics Basics..End Game Techniques etc...

Non-Profit Organization for training youngsters chess
Quickly grasp Chess Strategy and Tactics themes

SESSIONS AT Mushandirapamwe hotel Machipisa Highfield Harare SATURDAYS 10AM TO 12PM

SESSIONS AT YOUR PLACE; HOME OR IN SCHOOLS

TelOne Tournament Winners Saturday the 2nd of May 2026... Makorokoto 👏🤝@ TelOne Campus Harare.Victory is born of struggl...
08/05/2026

TelOne Tournament Winners Saturday the 2nd of May 2026... Makorokoto 👏🤝
@ TelOne Campus Harare.
Victory is born of struggle!
lessons. Learning patience, problem solving skill, concentration, calculation, critical thinking, perseverence, hardwork, determination, passion and sacrifice.

Final Rankings – TelOne Tournament: U10, U14, and Open Prestige SectionsWell done to all Knights Academy players who par...
08/05/2026

Final Rankings – TelOne Tournament: U10, U14, and Open Prestige Sections

Well done to all Knights Academy players who participated last Saturday the 2nd of May 2026 at the TelOne Campus Harare. You represented the Academy exceptionally well in a highly competitive tournament featuring a talented field of players. 👏

A job well done to all the participants at the event.

KCAZ OPEN APRIL RAPID TOURNAMENT IN PICS...
28/04/2026

KCAZ OPEN APRIL RAPID TOURNAMENT IN PICS...

An amazing performance on Saturday the 25th of April in the KCAZ OPEN APRIL 2026 TOURNAMENT.. 👏👏Venue: Mushandirapamwe ...
28/04/2026

An amazing performance on Saturday the 25th of April in the KCAZ OPEN APRIL 2026 TOURNAMENT.. 👏👏
Venue: Mushandirapamwe hotel Machipisa Highfield Harare
Time: 9am to 2pm
Rounds: 5 in all sections; Jnr U10, Jnr U14, and Open Prestige.
Time Control: Rapid 30 min aside
Total players: 38 (14 players Jnr U10, 15 players Jnr U14 & 9 in the Open Prestige Section)
Organizer/Chief Arbiter: John Chibvuri Snr
Arbiter: Mr J.Vilika

TOP 3 PLAYERS:

OPEN PRESTIGE SECTION:
1st; Atida Mukono 4.5pts/5👏
2nd; Tadanaishe Safari 4pts/5👏
3rd; Sean Makuyana 4pts/5👏

U14 SECTION:
1st; Charline Musarurwa 4.5pts/5👏
2nd; Prince Gonzo 4pts/5👏
3rd; Tarnia Shangare 3.5pts/5👏

U10 SECTION:
1st; Kukundakwashe Mutibvu 4.5pts/5👏
2nd; Isheanesu Maseka 4.5pts/5👏
3rd; Munyasha Nyamuda 4pts/5👏

Youngest players were 5 year old girls ECD learners; Hailey Mandizvidza and Rejoice Chibvuri. Well done.

Thank you everyone for participating in the fourth edition monthly event of the year - KCAZ April event. Great chess played this past weekend!

KCAZ OPEN APRIL 2026 TOURNAMENT Link...more details;

KCAZ Open Prestige Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/17ee642e40a34d708c2598d95b74fefa/standings

KCAZ Open Jnr U14 Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/b1a434a0afb54381a494683605ce79ab/standings

KCAZ Open Jnr U10 Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/5c2dfd005f1d4db883e22adbdad6f0ba/standings

In Pics!..Great match, great lessons!On Saturday afternoon, our Knights Academy youth team played an excellent League Ro...
20/04/2026

In Pics!..
Great match, great lessons!
On Saturday afternoon, our Knights Academy youth team played an excellent League Round 4 match against current Premier PCL League log leaders Minerva Chess Club at TelOne Campus, Harare. It provided invaluable lessons for our players. See pics for League Rankings.

The team line-up was as follows: Nicole Chibvuri (15) on board one; Kirebhi Mangani (16) on board two; Charline Musarurwa (12) on board three; Tarnia Shangare (13) on board four; Prince Gonzo (13) on board five; and Psallo Mafaune (9) on board six.

Our Saturday afternoon reserve, Nevson Jnr Tadisa Chida (8), achieved a major upset the previous week on Saturday 11th of April matchday with a win on board six against Zimworx Chess Club.

Facing Minerva this past weekend Saturday on Independence day April the 18th, the youthful Knights team displayed commendable endurance, patience, and determination. Most games progressed to the endgame. Although our young players were ultimately defeated by formidable opponents, they contested every game to the final move. It was a worthwhile and hard-fought encounter.

These are valuable lessons in chess. To be the best, one must compete with the best!

AND EARLIER IN THE MORNING ON SAME DAY SAT THE 18TH OF APRIL 2026....

See pics of the League Weekend Results.
Results of the Premier PCL League matches played @ TelOne Campus Harare, Round 3:

A job well done to our Knights Academy team comprising of — John Chibvuri Jnr on board one, Tanatswa Mhangwa on board two, Elizabeth Tinevimbo Chimboza on board three, Henry Taonanyasha Chimboza on board four, Tadiwanashe Tapera on board five, and Daniel Mashawa on board six — for securing our first victory of the season with a 4.5–1.5 win over Cimas Chess Club. 🤝

It was a highly encouraging performance. Well done to all involved.👏

See pics of all weekend results and current log standings.

Yesterday Saturday afternoon, Zimworx Chess Club played Knights Academy at the TelOne Campus in Harare.The match provide...
12/04/2026

Yesterday Saturday afternoon, Zimworx Chess Club played Knights Academy at the TelOne Campus in Harare.

The match provided a valuable learning experience in the premier PCL League for our youthful Knights side, comprising Nicole Chibvuri (15) on board 1; Kirebhi Mangani (16) board 2; Charline Musarurwa (12) board 3; Blessed Nyahwa (13); Prince Gonzo (14); and Nevson Jnr Tadisa Chida (8). They all gave a brilliant fight.

Surprisingly, Nevson Jnr Tadisa Chida, at just eight years old and competing in his first ever professional league match, secured a point for Knights Academy on board six by defeating a significantly older opponent, thereby preventing a whitewash 👏.

Well done team. Good fighting spirit shown by the young players 🤝

NASH National Scholars Championships 2026 after final 9 Rnds in Harare...Our Knights Academy player Nicole Chibvuri (U15...
05/04/2026

NASH National Scholars Championships 2026 after final 9 Rnds in Harare...

Our Knights Academy player Nicole Chibvuri (U15 Girls) has scooped a medal🏅for Harare Province 🎉💥
Overall 3rd at the very competitive event.
This is now for the 2nd year in a row after last year's stellar podium finish medal performance in Chinhoyi. In this current event she only lost 1 game in 9 rounds, with 3 draws and 5 wins! Attaining 6.5pts/9.
Only lost a game vs the eventual Gold medalist Mash East Ruwa star top Zim Nationals player Grace Zvarebwa (7.5pts). Silver medalist is a Bulawayo talent and last year Gold medalist Kelly Mbondo also with 7.5pts.
This achievement is for Harare and the Knights family. We have a NASH Scholars national champion in the family.
Well played also to the other Knights who represented Harare Province; Makanaka Mukonya and Blessed Nyahwa. They all had a very decent finish in their respective sections 👏
Well done!

A superb performance yesterday Saturday the 28th of March in the KCAZ OPEN MARCH 2026 TOURNAMENT.. 👏👏Venue: Mushandirap...
29/03/2026

A superb performance yesterday Saturday the 28th of March in the KCAZ OPEN MARCH 2026 TOURNAMENT.. 👏👏
Venue: Mushandirapamwe hotel Machipisa Highfield Harare
Time: 9am to 2pm
Rounds: 5 in all sections; Jnr U10, Jnr U14, and Open Prestige.
Time Control: Rapid 30 min aside
Total players: 38 (9 players Jnr U10, 19 players Jnr U14 & 10 in the Open Prestige Section)
Organizer/Chief Arbiter: John Chibvuri Snr
Arbiter: Mr J.Vilika

TOP 3 PLAYERS:

OPEN PRESTIGE SECTION:
1st; Blessing Amos 4.5pts/5👏
An amazing young teenager, and top Zim Nationals girl player. From Ruwa!
2nd; Takudzwa Jonga 4pts/5👏
A 20 year old talent from Mbare.
3rd; Sean Makuyana a solid 'O' Level Highfied 1 High pupil from local area Glen Norah with 3pts/5👏

U14 SECTION:
1st; Tadanaishe Safari 4.5pts/5👏
Overall KCAZ March Jnr U14 cash prize winner! 🎉
Congrats 🏆🙌
2nd; Prince Gonzo 4pts/5👏
3rd; Talent Nota 4pts/5👏

U10 SECTION:
1st; Nilan Mukwekwe 5pts/5
Overall winner Jnr U10 section. Got overall section cash prize.👏
2nd; Kudakwashe Maseva 4pts/5👏
3rd; Nevson Jnr Tadisa Chida 3pts/5👏

Medals🏅 were awarded to top 3 boys and top 3 girls in each of the Jnr U14 and Jnr U10 Sections. Youngest player was 4 year old girl ECD B Haig Park Primary pupil Mutsawashe Chitondo.

Thank you everyone for participating in the third edition monthly event of the year - KCAZ March event. Great exciting games played yesterday!

KCAZ OPEN MARCH 2026 TOURNAMENT Link...more details;

KCAZ Open Prestige Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/fbc9abe6b3ac41158f292f3a8d4eb56a/standings

KCAZ Open Jnr U14 Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/5ed8dbfcda8d40068b833c5469778aae/standings

KCAZ Open Jnr U10 Section:
https://swisssystem.org/tournament/a1e87d9fce104aaea260f762b34d5671/standings

IN PICS....It was a truly amazing social chess gathering at Mushandirapamwe Hotel Machipisa Highfield Harare yesterday S...
29/03/2026

IN PICS....

It was a truly amazing social chess gathering at Mushandirapamwe Hotel Machipisa Highfield Harare yesterday Saturday, the 28th of March 2026. The KCAZ OPEN Monthly Tournament for March proved to be a success, with the Budiriro community participating with their talented young players. We were honoured to have the esteemed Coach Cephas Mukondo in attendance, also enjoying the serene and sometimes tense atmosphere at the event.

The young players from powerhouse Haig Park Primary demonstrated remarkable skill, injecting a high level of intensity into the competition. This time a few participants travelled from as far as Ruwa, and they didn't disappoint, showcasing their prowess. It was indeed a thrilling atmosphere that has become a hallmark of our very humble and modest KCAZ monthly tournaments.

We say thank you to all who took part for presenting an electric display at our humble KCAZ Highfield base. It is warm-heartedly through such simple friendly gatherings that communities can exchange ideas, attain growth, and experience the powerful effects of healthy competition in a welcoming environment.

Notably, Talent Nota, Zimbabwe's sole medalist at the Africa Youth Chess Championship (AYCC) 2025, joined us and thoroughly enjoyed the spirited matches alongside numerous other talented young players.

Well done all 👏

Blessed Nyahwa our Knights player clear 1st U13 💥 at the Harare Secondary Schools Provincial Championships at Queen Eliz...
15/03/2026

Blessed Nyahwa our Knights player clear 1st U13 💥 at the Harare Secondary Schools Provincial Championships at Queen Elizabeth Girls High School, Harare CBD.

15/03/2026

Queen Elizabeth School hosted the Harare Secondary Schools Provincial Championships..

Well done to our Knights for the brilliant, stellar performance at the High Schools Harare Provincial Championship held at Queen Elizabeth Girls High School Harare CBD. They dismissed fierce competition in a very tough well attended event. It was a 7 round two day event running Friday the 13th of March and Saturday the 14th.

All in all we have 3 players making it to the Zim National Competition (all Highfield 1 High pupils)

Chibvuri 1st U15 Girls 6pts/7💃. Born and bred at Knights Academy 😊. Got same age as the Academy! Has been scooping Gold in this prestigious event since Form 1! Now in Form 3.

Mukonya U20 Girls 6pts/7 💥 came overall 2nd, the Highfield 1 High Head Girl. Learned important chess concepts at Knights Academy.

Nyahwa U13 Boys clear 1st got a brilliant 6.5pts/7🤝🎉. A frequent chess student at Knights Academy.

Only top 2 players make it to the National Championship.
Victory is born of struggle!💪
Well done 🤝👏

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