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OFFICIAL GAUTENG CHESS HUB
Find Your Next Chess Opportunity
From upcoming tournaments to provincial news and important chess announcements, this is your starting point for Gauteng chess. Explore what’s happening, find events to enter, and stay connected with the chess community across the province.
Active Players
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THE GAUTENG CHESS FAMILY
Moments That Bring Us Together
Across Gauteng, chess is more than tournaments, results, and rankings — it is a community brought together by a shared love for the game.
From first moves to provincial pride, every event captures the energy, friendships, focus, and spirit that make Gauteng chess feel like a family.
THE HEART OF GAUTENG PROVINCE CHESS
Our Regions
Gauteng chess is built through its regions — the local communities where players learn, compete, grow, and stay connected. Each region plays an important role in developing chess across the province, from grassroots events to provincial participation.
Upcoming Tournaments in Gauteng
Ready to start your chess journey?
Find a club, choose a tournament, and get into the game. Tournaments are one of the quickest ways to gain experience, meet other players, build confidence, and become part of the Gauteng chess community.
Browse upcoming events, enter with confidence, and take your next move on the board.
4th KHELO INDIA – LCA Chess Tournament
🏆 Prize Fund 🏆 R25 000!!!
🗓 Date: Saturday, 11th and Sunday 12th JULY 2026
⏰ Time : 07.30 am for 08.00am START
📍 VENUE: Nova Pioneer…
Checkmate the Cold Rapid
Ekurhuleni Chess 3rd Team Trials
Ekurhuleni Chess invites players to the 3rd Trials at NG Kerk Witfield, Boksburg.
✅ All sections will be CHESS SA rated
✅ Sections A & B are open to all…
2026 Menlo Open Chess Tournament
Join us on 25 July 2026 for a magnificent day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Bring your highest level of preparation…
Eureka Chess Open
Eureka Open is here!! All funds go to the Eureka School for the Physically & Severly Intellectually Disabled Learners
Sections A to C is where players…
News & Updates
Stay connected with Gauteng Chess
Follow the latest news, tournament highlights, player achievements, announcements, and stories from across the province. This is where we share important updates, celebrate memorable moments, and recognise the people and events shaping our chess community.
Keep up to date, stay involved, and be part of the Gauteng chess story.
Gauteng stars at the 2026 SA Open Chess Championship
