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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.
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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.
Click on a region’s logo to visit its homepage and discover the wider world of Gauteng Province Chess.
Johannesburg Metro Chess
Sedibeng Chess
Ekurhuleni Chess Association
Tshwane Chess Region
West Rand Chess
Upcoming Tournaments in Gauteng
Find the right event, enter with confidence, and be part of the action on the board!
06 Jun
West Rand Open 2.0
🏆 Champions don’t just watch history — they make it.
Pirates won!. Arsenal won!.
Now come claim YOUR victory at the West Rand Chess Tournament! ♟️🔥
Register on the link…
Pirates won!. Arsenal won!.
Now come claim YOUR victory at the West Rand Chess Tournament! ♟️🔥
Register on the link…
06 Jun
2026 Prestige Open Chess Tournamnet
Next up on the board: The 2026 Prestige Open Chess Tournament! 🏛️♟️
Join us on 6 June 2026 for a magnificent day of Chess SA and FIDE Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Bring your highest level of…
Join us on 6 June 2026 for a magnificent day of Chess SA and FIDE Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Bring your highest level of…
13 Jun
Kings and Queens Chess Open
13 Jun
2026 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament
The crown jewel on the board: The 2026 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament! ✨♟️
Join us from 13 to 15 June 2026 for a prestigious weekend of FIDE and Chess SA Rated action (60:60 + 30s increment)….
Join us from 13 to 15 June 2026 for a prestigious weekend of FIDE and Chess SA Rated action (60:60 + 30s increment)….
13 Jun
Queens of the Board
Johannesburg Metro Chess presents Queens of the Board, a women’s only rapid chess tournament for ladies and girls of all ages. Players can enter in the Under 8, Under 10, Junior Under 18, or Adults…
20 Jun
2026 Anton Van Wouw Open Chess Tournamnet
Next up on the board: The 2026 Anton van Wouw Open Chess Tournament! ⚔️♟️
Join us on 20 June 2026 for a fantastic day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Polish your openings and get…
Join us on 20 June 2026 for a fantastic day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Polish your openings and get…
20 Jun
Knight Riders Primary Schools Chess Tournament
♟️ Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2026 ♟️
Knight Riders Chess Club proudly presents the Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2026!
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This is a CHESSA-rated team tournament, giving primary school players…
Knight Riders Chess Club proudly presents the Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2026!
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This is a CHESSA-rated team tournament, giving primary school players…
News & Updates
Stay connected with the latest news, tournament highlights, player achievements, announcements, and stories from the Gauteng chess community.
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2026 Commonwealth Chess Championships
♟️ Welcome home, Team Gauteng! 🇿🇦🇱🇰
Gauteng Province Chess proudly welcomes back our players who represented ...
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