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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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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.
2026 Anton Van Wouw Open Chess Tournamnet
Join us on 20 June 2026 for a fantastic day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).
Polish your openings and get…
Knight Riders Primary Schools Chess Tournament
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…
LS Vryheidsmonument Chess Open
Cash prizes for Sections A to C (1st, 2nd, 3rd place & best…
Ekurhuleni Chess 2nd Trials
With CHESS SA rated sections for Open, Adults, and Juniors, this is a…
Knights Watch Winter Classic 2026
We have confirmed the details for the Knight’s Watch Winter Classic.
📅 Date: 04-05 July 2026
📍 Venue: Crawford International Sandton(Prep school), 11 Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens,…
Checkmate the Cold Rapid
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’s Caleb Levitan heads to Riyadh!
