Open Tournaments in Gauteng

Fri, Oct 17, 2025
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Sat, Sep 19, 2026

♟️🌸 SPRING FLOWER BIRTHDAY RAPID 2026! ♟️🌸

Calling all junior chess players! 🎉
Mzansi Chess Academy is celebrating with a special Chess SA Rated Spring Flower Birthday Rapid — and you’re invited! 🇿🇦

📅 19 September 2026
⏰ Starting at 08:00
📍 Pinnacle College Ridge View Primary
10 Erasmus Rd, Radiokop, Roodepoort
♟️ 5-round Swiss
⏱️ 25/25 min + 10 sec increment
🏆 Sections:
• High School
• U14
• U12
• U10
• U8

💰 Entry: R275
⭐ Mzansi Chess Academy members receive 50% off!

And because it’s a birthday celebration… 🎂
🎁 Lucky draw prizes every round!
🏅 Medals & trophies
💰 Cash prize for the High School winner
🌸 Special prizes for top female players

This is more than just a tournament — it’s a day of chess, competition, celebration and FUN! 🎉♟️
👉 Registration: https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-spring-flower-birthday-rapid-2026/

Come celebrate with us and make some great chess memories! 🌸♟️
Good luck to all the players! 🇿🇦💚

#MzansiChessAcademy #SpringFlowerRapid #ChessSA #JuniorChess #ChessTournament #RapidChess #SouthAfricanChess #ChessKids #Chess #Roodepoort

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Venue: Pinnacle College Ridge View Primary 10 Erasmus Rd, Radiokop, Roodepoort

Format: 5 Rounds Rapid - 25/25 + 10 sipm

Contact Person: Matthew Jonker

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 072 370 4930

♟️ Celebrate Heritage Day at the CPH Heritage Day Open!

📅 24 September 2026
📍 Mint Hotel Randburg, 265 Main Avenue, Ferndale
⏰ Prestige & A: 08:00 | B–E: 08:30
♟️ 5 rounds | 50 min + 10 sec increment
🏆 Cash prizes, trophies and medals up for grabs!
✅ Chess SA rated | Section A also FIDE rated

Entries close 22 September. Book your spot! 👇
https://chesspowerhouse.co.za/event/cph-heritage-day-open/

Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Venue: 265 Main Avenue, Ferndale, Randburg

Format: 5 Rounds - 50:50 + 10 sipm

Entries close: September 22, 2026 11:30 PM

Contact Person: Clive — 065 883 5613, Tshediso — 083 961 8602

♟️ Join the Midrand Rapid Open for a day of exciting chess!

📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026 | 10:00
📍 Carlswald House Preparatory School, Midrand
⏱️ 7 rounds | 15 min + 5 sec increment
💰 Entry: R300 per player
🏆 R4,500 in cash prizes, plus medals for junior age-group winners!
✅ Chess SA rated

Register here 👉 https://forms.gle/1QCmV7eMC66vsUSh8

Date: Sat, Sep 26, 2026

Venue: Carlswald House Preparatory School, Midrand

Format: 7-rounds Rapid - 15:15 + 5 sipm

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 073 494 3478

Next up on the board... ♟️🏛️

Prepare your repertoire for the Centurion Chess Club Open Tournament! With an impressive R17,700 prize fund across all sections, this is the perfect arena to test your tactical precision and fight for top honors.

Join us for a thrilling 5-round, Chess SA-rated battle. Whether you are competing in the prestige of Section A or our dedicated youth categories, every move counts.

Tournament Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026

  • Venue: Laerskool Swartkop (Viking Road, Centurion)

  • Time Control: 50:50 + 10 Second Increment

  • Total Prize Fund: R17,700

  • Sections: Open Sections A–D (ratings from 0 to >= 1650, plus unrated adults) and Youth Sections (U8, U10, U12)

🚨 Deadline: Entries officially close on 17 September 2026.

For any enquiries, please WhatsApp Gerhard at 083 289 5330.

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Swartkop, Viking Road, Valhalla, Centurion, 0137, South Africa

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: September 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Next up on the board... ♟️🏛️

Prepare your repertoire for the Centurion Chess Club Open Tournament! With an impressive R17,700 prize fund across all sections, this is the perfect arena to test your tactical precision and fight for top honors.

Join us for a thrilling 5-round, Chess SA-rated battle. Whether you are competing in the prestige of Section A or our dedicated youth categories, every move counts.

Tournament Details:

  • Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026

  • Venue: Laerskool Swartkop (Viking Road, Centurion)

  • Time Control: 50:50 + 10 Second Increment

  • Total Prize Fund: R17,700

  • Sections: Open Sections A–D (ratings from 0 to >= 1650, plus unrated adults) and Youth Sections (U8, U10, U12)

🚨 Deadline: Entries officially close on 17 September 2026.

For any enquiries, please WhatsApp Gerhard at 083 289 5330.

OPERATION: CLUB CLASH. LICENCE TO TEAM.

Operatives of the chess field, your new orders are here. Tshwane Chess HQ has sanctioned the ultimate high-stakes engagement: the 2026 Club Clash Open Team Chess Tournament.

Forget individual glory. This is a coordinated cell operation. Your mission is simple: assemble a elite four-person team of synchronized agents, master the board, and out-strategize the opposition in the ultimate endgame. It’s a team-on-team showdown, where collective precision is the only path to checkmate. The atmosphere is poised for intrigue, and the moves are classified.

Mission Briefing:

  • Date: 24 September 2026

  • Rendezvous: Crawford International - Pretoria, 555 Sibelius St, Lukasrand, Pretoria, 0181

  • Personnel Requirement: Four (4) elite players per cell.

Ready your pieces and prepare your strategies. This isn't a friendly game. It’s a high-priority mission. Who will claim the ultimate victory for their team?

For the game. For the glory. For the win.

Register your team now at Tshwane Chess. Over and out.

If you do not have a team please register via Players_Looking_For_A_Team to find other teammates and create a new unknow elite squad

Date: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Venue: Crawford International - Pretoria, 555 Sibelius St, Lukasrand, Pretoria, 0181

Format: 5 Round Swiss Teams - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: September 22, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

OPERATION: CLUB CLASH. LICENCE TO TEAM.

Operatives of the chess field, your new orders are here. Tshwane Chess HQ has sanctioned the ultimate high-stakes engagement: the 2026 Club Clash Open Team Chess Tournament.

Forget individual glory. This is a coordinated cell operation. Your mission is simple: assemble a elite four-person team of synchronized agents, master the board, and out-strategize the opposition in the ultimate endgame. It’s a team-on-team showdown, where collective precision is the only path to checkmate. The atmosphere is poised for intrigue, and the moves are classified.

Mission Briefing:

  • Date: 24 September 2026

  • Rendezvous: Crawford International - Pretoria, 555 Sibelius St, Lukasrand, Pretoria, 0181

  • Personnel Requirement: Four (4) elite players per cell.

Ready your pieces and prepare your strategies. This isn't a friendly game. It’s a high-priority mission. Who will claim the ultimate victory for their team?

For the game. For the glory. For the win.

Register your team now at Tshwane Chess. Over and out.

If you do not have a team please register via Players_Looking_For_A_Team to find other teammates and create a new unknow elite squad

♟️ JOIN US FOR THE 5th KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament ! ♟️

🏆 Prize Fund 🏆 R25 000!!!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026
⏰ Time : 07.30 am for 08.00am START
📍 VENUE: Nova Pioneer Paulshof
( 9 Stone Haven Rd, Paulshof, Sandton, 2191)

♟ FORMATS :

SWISS – Sections PRESTIGE, A, B (FIDE RATED) Section – C, D & E ( CHESS SA RATED)

♟ SCHEDULE :
Swiss 5 Rounds ( Saturday 19th Sec Prestige, A & B start at 1pm ) and Sunday 20th for all Sections start at 8am)

BLITZ 7 Rounds (Saturday 19th - 7.30 for 8.00am)

PARENTS Section 5 Rounds (SUNDAY 20th - 9.30 for 10.00am)

⏰ Time Control :
SWISS 55:55 Minutes + 5 sec per move (PRESTIGE – 60:60 Minutes + 30 sec per move)
BLITZ 5 / 5 +3 sec per move
PARENTS 30:30 Minutes

🔗 For more details, check out the Tournament PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRyVu-7E87UJzj7jaMm-bZMqiLe-vx-c/view?usp=sharing

TOURNAMENT FLYER : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QO0mYxW2zKoL6vm3qRHbLUyYo8fDm0Fn/view?usp=sharing

📝 REGISTER NOW!
SWISS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/68zqxrpTx8T4KxH16
BLITZ ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM : https://forms.gle/gmfVHkjc6TNyFi5L7
PARENTS SECTION REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/XkDu5UuLQepKn8SS7

📢 JOIN TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION - WHATSAPP GROUP -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FYB3huyBy4EIYT8MzjxXFx

REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY 17TH September ...NO LATE ENTRIES

♟️ JOIN US FOR THE 5th KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament ! ♟️

Date: Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20, 2026

Venue: Nova Pioneer, 9 Stone Haven Rd, Paulshof, Sandton

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss / Blitz 7 Rounds - Please refer to PDF

Entries close: September 17, 2026 6:00 PM

🏆 Prize Fund 🏆 R25 000!!!

📝 REGISTER NOW!

Cash prizes for All sections. PLease note that the minimum of players to guarantee prize money is 15 per section

A Bonus prize will be given to players that win their last 2 games

All 1st, 2nd, 3rd positions will receive medals

Chess SA and FIDE rated

 

Date: Sat, Sep 19, 2026

Venue: Evaton Primary School, 10353 King Moshoeshoe Drive, Mkhelele Ext 11, Evaton West

Format: Swiss Rapid - 25/25 +5sipm

Entries close: September 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Fikile Kumalo

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 081 760 9219

Section A - Ratings 1450+

Section B - Ratings 0-1449

Section C - U16

Section D - U13

ALL sections Chess SA and FIDE rated

Cash prizes and bonus prizes up for grabs! Join Sedibeng for another fulfilled and exciting tournament!

Pairings out at 07h45

Round 1 begins at 08h00

Date: Sat, Sep 05, 2026

Venue: Phoenix High School, 1 Beethoven Street, Duncanville, Vereeniging, 1930

Format: Standard - 50/50 +10sipm

Entries close: September 3, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Hannes Mittermaier

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 083 625 3192

Section A - Open

Section B - U18 (born 2009/2010)

Section C - U16 (born 2011/2012)

Section D - U14 (born 2013/2014)

Section E - U12 (born 2015/2016)

Section F - U08/U10 (born 2017 & later)

All non-Sedibeng players with a Chess SA rating of 1600+ must play either in Section A or Section B !

🚨 CHANGE OF VENUE 🚨

Ekurhuleni Rapid Tournament – 29 August 2026

Please take note that the venue for the Ekurhuleni Rapid Tournament has changed.

📍 NEW VENUE: Laerskool Witfield, H/V Main & De Bruin Street, Witfield, Boksburg

⏱️ 5 rounds | 15+5
💰 Entry fee: R150–R200
🏆 Chess SA rated
🎁 Great prizes are up for grabs!
🍱 Shop available for drinks/food and snacks
⏳ Entries close on 28 August at 16:00.

Pdf tournament link: https://gautengchess.co.za/wp-content/uploads/formidable/23/Ekurhuleni-Rapid-Tournament-2026-1.pdf

👉 Enter here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Mbalikhumalo2/EkurhuleniChessRapidTournamentEntryForm

Communications https://chat.whatsapp.com/KGkroNatkFk2sqq9vF4oMC?s=cl&p=a&ilr=1

For more info visit https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=47384

We look forward to welcoming you! ♟️

Contact Person: Jobert : 067 008 1221, Ncedo +27 83 767 2936

Date: Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Witfield, H/V Main & De Bruin Street, Witfield, Boksburg

Format: 5 Rounds Rapid - 15:15 + 5 sipm

Entries close: August 28, 2026 4:00 PM

Contact Person: Jobert : 067 008 1221, Mbali : 081 470 7194

♟️ SAVE THE DATE! ♟️

The Gauteng Closed Chess Championship is coming!

On 17 October 2026, players will battle it out over the board for the opportunity to claim their place in the Gauteng team competing at the Mzansi Youth Inter-Provincial Team Chess Championship in December.

This is more than just a tournament—it is your chance to compete, represent Gauteng and pave your way towards earning Gauteng Sport Confederation and/or Gauteng Province Federation colours!

🔒 Please note: This is a closed, invitation-only event. Players cannot enter directly. Participants will be selected and entered by their respective chess regions.

📅 Date: 17 October 2026
📍 Venue: Kempton Park Primary School, 70 Highveld Road, Kempton Park

For more info visit: https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=47374

Further details will be released soon.
Get ready. Your journey to Gauteng colours starts here! ♟️

Date: Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Venue: Kempton Park Primary School, 70 Highveld Road, Kempton Park

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55 + 5 sipm

Entries close: October 13, 2026 11:30 PM

Please take note of the following important changes from previous Mzansi tournaments:

Each team will consist of six players. To be eligible to compete in the Individual Championship, players must also participate in the Team Championship.

For the Gauteng Closed Chess Championships, each region may enter six players in the Open section and six players in the Girls’ section in each age category.

Following the Gauteng Closed Chess Championships, three Open teams and three Girls’ teams will be selected in each age category to represent Gauteng at the Mzansi tournament.

Make your final moves count at the 2026 JMCA Open! 🏛️👑

This is the last official 60:60 tournament counting towards the 2025–2026 season Merit Points! Come test your skills in a premier Chess SA Rated event.

Tournament Details:

  • Date: 15 August 2026

  • Venue: Voortrekker Monument Hall

  • Time Control: 50 mins + 10 sec/move

  • Open Sections: Section A (≥ 1650) | Section B (1500–1670) | Section C (1300–1520) | Section D (0–1320)

  • Youth Sections: U12 (2015–2016) | U10 (2017–2018) | U8 (2019+)

 

🚨 Entries close 13 August 2026 at 20:00.

Date: Sat, Aug 15, 2026

Venue: Voortrekker Monument Amfi Saal / Hall, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0027

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: August 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Make your final moves count at the 2026 JMCA Open! 🏛️👑

This is the last official 60:60 tournament counting towards the 2025–2026 season Merit Points! Come test your skills in a premier Chess SA Rated event.

Tournament Details:

  • Date: 15 August 2026

  • Venue: Voortrekker Monument Hall

  • Time Control: 50 mins + 10 sec/move

  • Open Sections: Section A (≥ 1650) | Section B (1500–1670) | Section C (1300–1520) | Section D (0–1320)

  • Youth Sections: U12 (2015–2016) | U10 (2017–2018) | U8 (2019+)

 

🚨 Entries close 13 August 2026 at 20:00.

🚨♟️ EKURHULENI OPEN TOURNAMENT ♟️🚨

🏆 Test your skills ♟️ Challenge top players 🎯 Compete for glory
✅ Secure your spot today – entries are now OPEN!
⏳ Don't wait... register now and be part of the action! 💥

Register: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Mbalikhumalo2/EkurhuleniChessOpenTournamentEntryForm

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55+5 sec increments / move
Entries close: August 6, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Jobert / Mbali
Contact Person Whatsapp No: 067 008 1221 / 065 317 6639

Link to Tournament PDF: https://gautengchess.co.za/wp-content/uploads/formidable/23/Ekurhuleni-Open-Standard-Tournament-Aug-2026.pdf

Link for WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KOLpx1QfHWU303QS2Zuv6t

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EvaazgQmJ/

See you there
Registration close soon

 

Date: Sat, Aug 08, 2026

Venue: NG KERK WITFIELD, C/O Lowther and Hughes Streets, Witfield, Boksburg

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55+5 sec increments / move

Entries close: August 6, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Jobert / Mbali

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 067 008 1221 / 081 470 7194

🧠 Big Minds. Bright Futures. ♟️

♟️ Entries are now open for Park Meadows' first Youth Chess Tournament!

📌 Ages 14–19 only
👔 School uniform is compulsory

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/oykQxjiwxHXqm6f39

📅 8 August 2026
🕘 09:00 – 17:00
📍 Woolworths Court
🚗 FREE Parking

Bring your family along and support our future chess champions! 🏆

https://gautengchess.co.za/all-tournaments/

T's & C's Apply.

#ParkMeadows #YouthChessTournament #ChessSA #FutureChampions

Date: Sat, Aug 08, 2026

Venue: Park Meadows Shopping Centre. Cnr. Cumberland &, Allum Rd, Kensington, Johannesburg

Entries close: August 8, 2026 9:00 AM

Contact Person: Jobert Wany

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 067 008 1221

  • Only enter one team per section.
  • Arrival time : 09:00 AM
  • Round 1 starts at 10:00 AM
  • 5 players per team.

Honoring the legacy of World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, Tshwane Chess presents the 2026 Alekhine Open. This tournament is the final opportunity to earn points for the September 2025 – August 2026 Merit Point cycle, with the time control being 60:60 +30 sipm.

Please note that all entries close on 27 August 2026 at 20:00.
Section E and F will only be playing on Saturday 29 August 2026. The section requirements are as follows:

Section A: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating >= 1650
Section B: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 1500 – 1670
Section C: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 1400 – 1520 (Older players included here if rating above 1350 or unrated)
Section D: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 0 – 1420
Section E: Born 2017 or 2018; Rating < 1350 & < 5 tourneys played in Section E
Section F: Born 2019 & Rating < 1350 & < 5 tourneys played in Section F

All sections are Chess SA rated, and Sections A-C are also FIDE Rated. Sign up now!

Date: Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Swartkop, Viking Road, Centurion

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sipm

Entries close: August 27, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Honoring the legacy of World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, Tshwane Chess presents the 2026 Alekhine Open. This tournament is the final opportunity to earn points for the September 2025 – August 2026 Merit Point cycle, with the time control being 60:60 +30 sipm.

Please note that all entries close on 27 August 2026 at 20:00.
Section E and F will only be playing on Saturday 29 August 2026. The section requirements are as follows:

Section A: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating >= 1650
Section B: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 1500 – 1670
Section C: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 1400 – 1520 (Older players included here if rating above 1350 or unrated)
Section D: Highest of Chess SA or FIDE Rating 0 – 1420
Section E: Born 2017 or 2018; Rating < 1350 & < 5 tourneys played in Section E
Section F: Born 2019 & Rating < 1350 & < 5 tourneys played in Section F

All sections are Chess SA rated, and Sections A-C are also FIDE Rated. Sign up now!

❄️♟️ Get ready for the MCA Winter Chill Classic 2026!

🗓️  Saturday 25 July 2026

📍 Trinityhouse Little Falls, 1 Falls RD Little Falls, Roodepoort

🕰️ Round 1 starts 08:00

🎟️ Registration link: https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-winter-chill-classic-2026/

💬 Tournament WhatsApp group (updates/info): https://chat.whatsapp.com/EoStIctvVpH658jtuAXxNi

🏆 Prize Fund 🏆 R20 000!

Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Venue: Trinityhouse Little Falls, 1 Falls RD Little Falls, Roodepoort

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55 minutes per player + 5 second increment per move

Contact Person: Matthew Jonker

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 072 370 4930

The 2026 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament! 🌸♟️
Join us on 1 August 2026 for an elite day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).

Polish your finest strategies across 5 distinguished Round Robin matches!

Please note that all entries close on 30 July 2026 at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it a grand tournament! 👑

Enter via: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TshwaneChessRegion/_2026JacarandaRoundRobinOpenChessTournament

Date: Sat, Aug 01, 2026

Venue: Eldoraigne Familiekerk, 1045 Henri Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 0157, Centurion, 1045

Format: 5 Rounds Round Robin - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: July 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

The 2026 Jacaranda Round Robin Open Chess Tournament! 🌸♟️
Join us on 1 August 2026 for an elite day of Chess SA Rated action (50:50 + 10s increment).

Polish your finest strategies across 5 distinguished Round Robin matches!

Please note that all entries close on 30 July 2026 at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it a grand tournament! 👑

♟️🌸 Celebrate Women’s Day with a fantastic day of chess!

The West Rand Women’s Day Open Chess Tournament takes place on 8 August 2026 at Curro Primary, Krugersdorp — and players of all genders are welcome!

Enjoy five exciting rounds, junior and open sections, great cash prizes and a wonderful day with the chess community. The tournament is Chess SA and FIDE rated. 🏆💗

⏰ Round 1 starts at 08:00
🗓 Entries close on 5 August 2026

🔗 Register now:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WestRand1/_2026WRWomensDayOpen

💬 Join the tournament WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DL4nzFmkN7s0fkwEsGdwFi?mode=ems_copy_c

Come for the game. Stay for the community. Play. Empower. Inspire. ♟️✨

Date: Sat, Aug 08, 2026

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 50:50 + 10 seconds increment per move

Entries close: August 5, 2026 11:30 PM

Contact Person: Mr Prince

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 073 881 5138

♟️JOIN US FOR THE 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 Paulshof
( 9 Stone Haven Rd, Paulshof, Sandton, 2191)

♟ FORMATS:

SWISS – Sections PRESTIGE, A, B (FIDE RATED) Section – C, D & E ( CHESS SA RATED)

UPDATED STARTING TIMES:

SATURDAY 

BLITZ for ALL starting at 08.00am AND SWISS (Sec - Prestige, A & B) 2 Rounds starting at 01.00pm

SUNDAY  

SWISS - All Sections starting 08.00am (Sec C, D & E - 5 Rounds) & Sections Prestige, A & B - 3 Rounds) 

AND PARENTS Section 5 Rounds (30/30) starting 09.00am

⏰ Time Control:
SWISS 55:55 Minutes + 5 sec per move
BLITZ 5 / 5 +3 sec per move
PARENTS 30:30 Minutes

🔗 For more details, check out the Tournament PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJpeUAzUT1Gk4b37JyU0rN6AI0zRBG1D/view?usp=sharing

📝 REGISTER NOW!
SWISS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/SXQ983ccmrKiT3JE6
BLITZ ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM : https://forms.gle/js2WmBuHmZ9XUrRRA
PARENTS SECTION REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/WfEGmQ9TjojfsKSy7

📢 JOIN TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION - WHATSAPP GROUP -
https://chat.whatsapp.com/IjTRllO2nkKD782cuHwZts

REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY 09TH JULY...NO LATE ENTRIES

♟️JOIN US FOR THE 4th KHELO INDIA - LCA Chess Tournament !♟️

Date: Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 12, 2026

Venue: Nova Pioneer, 9 Stone Haven Rd, Paulshof, Sandton, 2191

Format: Swiss, Blitz & Parent Section! - SWISS 55:55 Minutes + 5 sec per move; BLITZ 5 / 5 +3 sec per move; PARENTS 30:30 Minutes

Entries close: July 9, 2026 11:30 PM

Please note that there are three different registration links to the three different tournament formats:

SWISS ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/SXQ983ccmrKiT3JE6
BLITZ ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM : https://forms.gle/js2WmBuHmZ9XUrRRA
PARENTS SECTION REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/WfEGmQ9TjojfsKSy7

Next up on the board: The 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 for 5 intense Swiss rounds!
Please note that all entries close on 23 July 2026 at 20:00, and space is limited to just 175 entries.
Let’s make it an exceptional tournament! ⏳

Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Menlopark, 10th St, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: July 25, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Next up on the board: The 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 for 5 intense Swiss rounds!
Please note that all entries close on 23 July 2026 at 20:00, and space is limited to just 175 entries.
Let’s make it an exceptional tournament! ⏳

♟️ EKURHULENI 3RD TRIALS – 25 JULY 2026

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 ages
✅ Non-Ekurhuleni players are welcome to enter Sections A & B

🏆 Prize money available in Sections A & B

📅 Entries close: Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 20:00

⚠️ No late entries. Online entries only.

Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/MbaliKhumalo1/Ekurhuleni3rdTrialz

For more info please visit: https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments?id=3157

Enquiries:
Jobert: 067 008 1221
Mbali: 081 470 7194

Date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Venue: NG KERK WITFIELD C/O Lowther and Hughes Streets, Witfield, Boksburg

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55 + 5 sipm

Entries close: July 23, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Jobert: 067 008 1221; Mbali: 081 470 7194

✅ Sections A & B are open to all ages
✅ Non-Ekurhuleni players are welcome to enter Sections A & B

 

♟️⚔️ The Battle for the Wynie Robbertse Title Awaits! ⚔️♟️

The Legend Continues...

The board is set, the pieces are ready, and another chapter of this beloved tournament is about to be written.

🏆 Wynie Robbertse Open Chess Tournament 📅 Saturday, 27 June 2026 📍 Laerskool Elarduspark, Pretoria

Whether you're chasing rating points, prize money, trophies, or simply the thrill of competition, this is your chance to put your skills to the test.

♟️ 5 Rounds Swiss ⏱️ 50:50 + 10 sec increment 🏅 Sections A–D, U12, U10 & U8 🎁 Great prizes up for grabs

⏳ Entries close Thursday at 20:00

👉 Register here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TshwaneChessRegion/_2026WynieRobbertseOpenChessTournament

Will you be part of the next chapter of the legend? ♟️🏆

Date: Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Elarduspark, 548 Alberton St, Elardus Park, Pretoria, 0047

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 50:50 + 10 sipm

Entries close: June 26, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

♟️ Get ready for the JMC Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge Open Chess Tournament! ♟️

Johannesburg Metro Chess invites players to an action-packed rated tournament on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge.

With 5 Swiss rounds, a 55 min + 5 sec time control, and a R9 000 total prize fund, this is a great opportunity to test your skills, compete for prizes, and enjoy a full day of chess!

🏆 Sections for all levels
♟️ CHESSA rated
🥇 Trophies and medals awarded
📅 Entries close: 25 June 2026 at 18:00

Enter online via Chess Hub:
chesshub.org.za/events/jmc-trinityhouse-randpark-ridge-2026

For more info check out https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=3150

See you at the board! ♟️

Date: Sat, Jun 27, 2026

Venue: Trinityhouse Randpark Ridge, 23 Knoppiesdoring St. Randpark Ridge

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55 + 5 sipm

Entries close: June 25, 2026 6:00 PM

For the exact procedure on how to register on Chess Hub, as well as entry fees and the exciting prize breakdown, please click on the tournament PDF for complete information.

Make your move and support a great cause! All proceeds from this event go directly toward funding a critical eye surgery for one of our community members. Secure your board today and help us give the gift of sight!

This is a FIDE tournament will be submitted to FIDE for rating purposes

Prizes and medals up for grabs

5 Rounds

15/15 time control with no increment

Players may play up to higher sections, but not lower

Section A : Adults - Entry Fee R120

Section B : High School Players - Entry Fee R100

Section C : Primary School Players - Entry Fee R80

@wedgerox - Official Brand Ambassador

@topfans

Date: Sat, Jul 18, 2026

Venue: 2 Jan Neethling Street, Meyerton

Format: Swiss Rapid - 15/15

Entries close: July 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: JC Bester

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 060 730 5203

Make your move and support a great cause! All proceeds from this event go directly toward funding a critical eye surgery for one of our community members. Secure your board today and help us give the gift of sight!

This is a FIDE tournament will be submitted to FIDE for rating purposes

Prizes and medals up for grabs

5 Rounds

15/15 time control with no increment

Players may play up to higher sections, but not lower

Section A : Adults - Entry Fee R120

Section B : High School Players - Entry Fee R100

Section C : Primary School Players - Entry Fee R80

@wedgerox - Official Brand Ambassador

@topfans

♟️​Exciting news! ♟️
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, Sandton

​Registration closes on 02 July at 12:00.

Prize fun: R35000 spread across all sections (guaranteed)

You can Click here to Register :
https://chessworks.co.za/tournament/knights-watch-winter-classic-2026-dee3

Join our WhatsApp group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HdpF1l8rOOyJyxp7VCufD7?mode=gi_t

​For any enquiries, please reach out to us :
WhatsApp: 0844297961.
Email: enquiries@knightswatch.co.za

We look forward to seeing you there! ♟️

Date: Sat, Jul 04 - Sun, Jul 05, 2026

Venue: Crawford International Sandton(Prep school), 11 Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens, Sandton

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - Sections A - C: 90:90, Sections D - E: 60:60

Entries close: July 2, 2026 12:00 PM

Contact Person: enquiries@knightswatch.co.za

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0844297961

♟️ Get ready for an exciting day of chess at the Ekurhuleni 2nd Standard Tournament on 20 June 2026 at NG Kerk Witfield, Boksburg!

With CHESS SA rated sections for Open, Adults, and Juniors, this is a great opportunity to test your skills, gain valuable tournament experience, and enjoy the spirit of competitive chess.

Entries close Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 20:00 — don’t miss your chance to be part of the action!

Join now on https://www.cognitoforms.com/MbaliKhumalo1/Ekurhuleni2ndTrials
or https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=3006

Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Venue: NG KERK WITFIELD, C/O Lowther and Hughes Streets, Witfield, Boksburg

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55 + 5 sipm

Entries close: June 18, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Jobert : 067 008 1221 Mbali : 081 470 7194

Mark this date in your diary now already!

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 are selected on the basis of strength vs strength. Therefore the players will be listed & grouped according to their standard ratings. Size of sections can be changed at the organiser's discretion

Prize money, Floating Trophies and Medals are up for grabs!

Section A - Players ranked 1 to 32

Section B - Players ranked 33 to 68

Section C - Players ranked 69 onwards

SECTION B AND C WILL ONLY BE CREATED ONCE ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED

U14 Section - Players born 2013 / 2014

U12 Section - Players born 2015 / 2016

U08 & U10 Section - Players born 2017 & later

Fun Section - Non rated section, open for all ages

@Wedgerox - Sedibeng's Official Clothing Ambassador

@topfans

Date: Sat, Aug 01, 2026

Venue: Eureka School, Kwagga Street, Vereeniging

Format: Swiss Standard Individual - 50/50 +10sipm

Entries close: July 29, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Chirna Kruger

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 083 546 6998 (WhatsApp only)

Mark this date in your diary now already!

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 are selected on the basis of strength vs strength. Therefore the players will be listed & grouped according to their standard ratings. Size of sections can be changed at the organiser's discretion

Prize money, Floating Trophies and Medals are up for grabs!

Section A - Players ranked 1 to 32

Section B - Players ranked 33 to 68

Section C - Players ranked 69 onwards

SECTION B AND C WILL ONLY BE CREATED ONCE ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED

U14 Section - Players born 2013 / 2014

U12 Section - Players born 2015 / 2016

U08 & U10 Section - Players born 2017 & later

Fun Section - Non rated section, open for all ages

@Wedgerox - Sedibeng's Official Clothing Ambassador

@topfans

Please ensure you check your ratings before entering the tournament. We will be using the Standard Ratings Database as at 01 June 2026

Cash prizes for Sections A to C (1st, 2nd, 3rd place & best female). Medals awarded for all sections (1st, 2nd, 3rd place & best female)

Prize money will be adjusted as per the organiser's discretion if there are less than 15 players in a section

Section A - Adults (with any rating) and all other players with a rating of 1600+.

Section B - U18 (born 2009 / 2010)

Section C - U16 (born 2011 / 2012)

Section D - Junior players (Primary School) with a rating of 1500+

Section E - U14 (born 2013 / 2014)

Section F - U12 (born 2015 / 2016)

Section G - U08/U10 (born 2017 & later)

@wedgerox - Sedibeng's official clothing ambassador

Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Venue: 1 Coen Brits Street, Duncanville, Vereeniging

Format: Swiss Individual, 5 rounds - 50/50 +10sipm

Entries close: June 17, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Anita Keyser

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 083 469 3308

Please ensure you check your ratings before entering the tournament. We will be using the Standard Ratings Database as at 01 June 2026

Cash prizes for Sections A to C (1st, 2nd, 3rd place & best female). Medals awarded for all sections (1st, 2nd, 3rd place & best female)

Prize money will be adjusted as per the organiser's discretion if there are less than 15 players in a section

Section A - Adults (with any rating) and all other players with a rating of 1600+.

Section B - U18 (born 2009 / 2010)

Section C - U16 (born 2011 / 2012)

Section D - Junior players (Primary School) with a rating of 1500+

Section E - U14 (born 2013 / 2014)

Section F - U12 (born 2015 / 2016)

Section G - U08/U10 (born 2017 & later)

@wedgerox - Sedibeng's official clothing ambassador

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 Only sections, with prizes for section winners and fun spot prizes on the day.

Date: Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Venue: Blairgowrie Primary School

Format: Rapid - 15:15 + 10 sipm

Entries close: June 11, 2026 11:00 PM

♟️ Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2026 ♟️
Knight Riders Chess Club proudly presents the Primary Schools Chess Tournament 2026!
⠀
This is a CHESSA-rated team tournament, giving primary school players the opportunity to compete, grow, and enjoy a great day of chess.
⠀
📅 Date: 20 June 2026
📍 Venue: Steyn City School
⏰ First round: 08:00
♟️ Format: 4 players per team
🔁 Rounds: 5
💰 Entry fee: R600 per team
📌 Closing date: 18 June 2026 at 18:00
⠀
Schools may enter as many teams as they can.
⠀
🏆 Prizes: Trophies and medals
⠀
For more information, contact Linda on WhatsApp: 063 488 3902
📧 Email: knightriderschessclub14@gmail.com
⠀
We look forward to welcoming schools and young chess players for an exciting day of chess!
⠀

Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Venue: Steyn City School, cnr Cedar Road & Douw, Steyn Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 60:60

Entries close: June 18, 2026 6:00 PM

Contact Person: Linda

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 063 488 3902

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 preparation for 5 intense rounds!

Please note that all entries close on 4 June at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it an exceptional tournament! ⏳

Date: Sat, Jun 06, 2026

Venue: Prestige College, Farm 116 Klipdrift, 1 Eike Street, Hammanskraal, 0407

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: June 4, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

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 preparation for 5 intense rounds!

Please note that all entries close on 4 June at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it an exceptional tournament! ⏳

 

  • Section A
  • Section B
  • Section C
  • Section D
  • U12 Section
  • U10 Section
  • U8 Section

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).
Polish your finest strategies across 5-7 Swiss rounds and compete for a share of the grand R58,000 total prize fund at our flagship event!

Please note that all entries close on 11 June at exactly 20:00.

Let’s make it an unforgettable tournament!!!🥂

Date: Sat, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 15, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Constantiapark, Duvernoy St, Constantia Park, Pretoria, 0010

Format: 5-7 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sipm

Entries close: June 11, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

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).
Polish your finest strategies across 5-7 Swiss rounds and compete for a share of the grand R58,000 total prize fund at our flagship event!

Please note that all entries close on 11 June at exactly 20:00.

Let’s make it an unforgettable tournament!!!🥂

  • Pawn Section only plays on 13 June.
  • Bishop and Knight Sections only play on 13 - 14 June

 

  • 5 Round Swiss (Pawn, Knight, Bishop Section)
  • 7 Round Swiss (Rook, Queen, King Section)

 

  • King Section: Rating >= 1650
  • Queen Section: Rating 1400 - 1670
  • Rook Section: Rating 0 - 1450
  • Bishop Section: Born 2013 - 2016
  • Knight Section: Born 2017 - 2018
  • Pawn Section: Born 2019 or later

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 ready to play!

Please note that all entries close on 18 June at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it a great tournament! ⏳

Date: Sat, Jun 20, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Anton van Wouw, 356 Dey St, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: June 18, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

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 ready to play!

Please note that all entries close on 18 June at exactly 20:00. Let’s make it a great tournament! ⏳

Date: Sat, Jun 13, 2026

Venue: NG Kerk Vanderbijlpark Suid, 1 Schumann Street, Vanderbijlpark, SW5

Format: Swiss Individual, 5 rounds - 50/50 +10sipm

Entries close: June 11, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Susan Mittermaier

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 076 750 6680

IMPORTANT UPDATES! 

* New beginner Section added,

 * A-Section: Rating to start at 1600 Chess SA rating. Please read documentation carefully! 

Enter now! https://chesshub.org.za/events/jmc-helpmekaar

Detailed entry instructions explained in tournmanet PDF: https://chesshub.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/JMC-Tournament-Helpmekaar.pdf

Date: Sun, May 31, 2026

Venue: Helpmekaar Kollege, Cr Empire & Melle Street, Parktown

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55/55 + 5 sec increment

Entries close: May 29, 2026 6:00 PM

🏆 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 below

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WestRand1/_2026WROpen20

Date: Sat, Jun 06, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Rapportryer, Corner of Botha- en Langermanstrate, Randgate

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 50:50 + 10 sipm

Entries close: June 3, 2026 12:00 PM

Contact Person: Mr Prince

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0738815138

A new section has just been created for all players 20 years of age and older!!

Entry Fee - R100

Date: Sat, May 02, 2026

Venue: Bedworth Centre, R42, Bedworth Park

Format: Swiss Rapid - 10/10 +5sipm

Entries close: April 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Fikile Kumalo

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 081 760 9219

A new section has just been created for all players 20 years of age and older!!

Entry Fee - R100

A tournament for a very good cause.......

Please support our 2 players that have been selected for these two Championships

Philip Gouws - U/10 Commonwealth Championship 16-26 May 2026 in Sri Lanka

Anika Williams - U/16 African Youth Championship 14-23 May 2026 in Uganda

 

 

Date: Sat, May 09, 2026

Venue: NG Kerk Moedergemeente, corner of Pierneef & Loch Streets, Meyerton

Format: Swiss Standard - 50/50/ +10sipm

Entries close: May 7, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Rinda Williams - Tournament Organiser

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0829374733

A tournament for a very good cause.......

Please support our 2 players that have been selected for these two Championships

Philip Gouws - U/10 Commonwealth Championship 16-26 May 2026 in Sri Lanka

Anika Williams - U/16 African Youth Championship 14-23 May 2026 in Uganda

Date: Sat, May 16 - Sun, May 17, 2026

Venue: Centurion Mall, 1269 Gordon Hood Rd, Centurion Central, Pretoria, 0046

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sipm

Entries close: May 14, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Join us for another exciting Sedibeng tournament.....

Cash prizes and medals will be awarded

We are using the Standard Ratings Database - please ensure you check your rating before completing your entry!

Remember that registration on 18 April closes at 07h30

Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Venue: NG Kerk Vanderbijlpark Suid, 1 Schumann Street, Vanderbijlpark, SW5

Format: Swiss Individual - 55/55 +5sec incr

Entries close: April 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Susan Mittermaier

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 076 750 6680

PBHS Open Chess Tournament

Enter via: https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

 

Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2026

Venue: Pretoria Boys High School, 251 Roper St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0001

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: April 25, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Venue: Eldoraigne Familiekerk, 1045 Henri Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 0157, Centurion, 1045

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: April 16, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026

Venue: Kerk-in-Suid (NG Wierdapark-Suid), 306 Cotie Ave, Wierdapark, Centurion, 0157

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: April 9, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Please check your ratings before entering into a Section

Section A - Adults Rating 1500+

Section B - Ratings 1200 - 1499

Section C - Ratings 1200 & below

Section D - Juniors Rating 1500+ (any player entered into Sections E, F, G, with a rating of 1500+ will automatically be moved to Section D)

Section E - U14 (born 2013 / 2014)

Section F - U12 (born 2015 / 2016)

Section G - U08 & U10 (born 2017 / later)

Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2026

Venue: Laer Volkskool, 15 Voortrekker Street, Heidelberg, Gauteng

Format: Swiss Individual - 55/55 +5sec incr

Entries close: March 12, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Monique Venter

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 082 528 2837

Please check your ratings before entering into a Section

Section A - Adults Rating 1500+

Section B - Ratings 1200 - 1499

Section C - Ratings 1200 & below

Section D - Juniors Rating 1500+ (any player entered into Sections E, F, G, with a rating of 1500+ will automatically be moved to Section D)

Section E - U14 (born 2013 / 2014)

Section F - U12 (born 2015 / 2016)

Section G - U08 & U10 (born 2017 / later)

Date: Sat, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 22, 2026

Venue: Hoër Tegnologiese Skool John Vorster, 945 30th Ave, Rietfontein, Pretoria, 0084

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sipm

Entries close: March 19, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Please ensure that you enter into the correct section by checking your rating on the Chess SA website!

For this tournament, we are using the STANDARD ratings database

Only online entry forms will be accepted

Date: Sat, Mar 07, 2026

Venue: Hoerskool Drie Riviere, cnr Sabie & Umtata Streets, Drie Riviere

Format: Swiss - 55/55 +5sec incr

Entries close: March 5, 2026 10:00 PM

Contact Person: Adele Coetzer

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 060 961 2982

Date: Sat, Mar 14, 2026

Venue: Eldoraigne Familiekerk, 1045 Henri Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 0157, Centurion, 1045

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: March 12, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, May 02, 2026

Venue: Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Eldoraigne, 1045 Henri Rd, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 0157, Eldoraigne, Centurion, 1045, South Africa

Format: 5 Round Swiss Teams - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: April 30, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

It is time for the annual Silver Lakes Chess Club Open Chess Tournament!
Date: 7 March 2026
A-Section prize fund: R9000. T's and C's apply.
Sections A to C Chess SA and Fide rated
U8, u10, u12 and D section Chess SA Rated.
Venue: Silverlakes Golf Estate Clubhouse. Open to all players.
Get your entry in now! Space limited to 240 players.

Date: Sat, Mar 07, 2026

Venue: Silver Lakes Clubhouse, SIlver Lakes Golf Estate, La Quinta Street

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: March 5, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

AFFIE OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT


All chess players are warmly invited to enter the Affie Open Chess Tournament, which will be hosted at Affies on 28 February.

Format: 5 rounds | 50:50 + 10 time sipm

All sections are rated by Chess SA / FIDE rating for Sections A–C

Please follow this link to enter: https://tshwanechess.org/tournaments/

Chess players of any age are welcome to participate.

#LaatDaarLigWees #AffieSkaak

Date: Sat, Feb 28, 2026

Venue: Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, 1 Lynnwood Rd, Elandspoort 357-Jr, Pretoria, 0002

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: February 26, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Feb 21, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Swartkop, Viking Road, Valhalla, Centurion, 0137, South Africa

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: February 19, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Venue: Laerskool Constantiapark, Duvernoy St, Constantia Park, Pretoria, 0010

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 50:50+10sipm

Entries close: February 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Feb 07 - Sun, Feb 08, 2026

Venue: Crawford International - Pretoria, 555 Sibelius St, Lukasrand, Pretoria, 0181

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sipm

Entries close: February 5, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

♟️TOURNAMENT - Tshwane Welcome 2026 ♟️
A brand-new chess year deserves a strong opening!
The Tshwane Welcome 2026 tournament is here to kick off the season with great games, fresh competition, and plenty of learning opportunities.
Whether you’re aiming to test your holiday training, gain tournament experience, or simply enjoy a full day of competitive chess, this event is the perfect start to 2026.
✨ What to expect:
• A well-run, competitive tournament
• Players of all ages and strengths
• A great atmosphere to learn, grow, and compete
📍 Centurion
📅 Saturday, 24 January 2026
♜ Let’s start the year with purpose, focus, and fighting chess.

Date: Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Venue: KERK-IN-SUID (NG WIERDAPARK-SUID), 306 COTIE AVE WIERDAPARK, CENTURION

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55/55min + 5 sec increment per move,

Contact Person: Matthew Jonker

Contact Person Whatsapp No: +27 72 370 4930

Date: Sat, Jan 31, 2026

Venue: Kerk in Suid, 306 Cotie street, Centurion

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 55:55+5sipm

Entries close: January 29, 2026 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED
UPDATES WILL BE SHARED SHORTLY!

Date: Sat, Nov 22, 2025

Date: Sat, Nov 29, 2025

Venue: Driehoek High School

Format: Swiss - 55/55 +5sec incr

Entries close: November 28, 2025 1:00 PM

Contact Person: Susan Mittermaier

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 076 750 6680

Upcoming Tournament 25 October 25 - Chess in the Vaal Blitz & Double 📌📌📌

Only online entries will be accepted

BLITZ Entry Link - https://forms.gle/sGiwcKWKNf1oiHUNA

DOUBLES Entry Link - https://forms.gle/f42TSPe6fQAk5WTMA

@sedibengchess @chessinthevaal

 

Date: Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Venue: Laerskool Eligwa

Entries close: October 23, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Susan Mittermaier

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 076 750 6680

Please note there will be two seperate entry forms:

 

 

*Tournament 18 October 2025*📌

Only online entries are being accepted for this tournament. Please enter using the following link:

*https://forms.gle/hAvbGADwGuooUSbS8*

Date: Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Venue: Primêre Skool Fonteine

Format: Chess Rated - 55/55+5sec

Entries close: October 16, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Elzette van der Westhuizen

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 082 929 5468

Date: Sat, Oct 25, 2025

Venue: Laerskool Doringkloof Primary, Cecile St &, Karin Ave, Doringkloof, Pretoria, 0046

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 55:55+5sipm

Entries close: October 23, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Date: Sat, Oct 18, 2025

Venue: Laerskool Elarduspark, 548 Alberton St, Elardus Park, Pretoria, 0047

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 55:55+5sipm

Entries close: October 16, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

Join us for the Checkmate for Change Chess Tournament at Bedworth Centre to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, through the power of strategy and focus. Register by completing and submitting an entry form here: https://forms.gle/zPQChZR5HoMcN4dh6

Date: Sat, Oct 11, 2025

Venue: Bedworth Centre, Entrance 3, Ascot On Vaal Rd, Bedworth Park, Vereeniging

Entries close: October 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Contact Person: Marius Kruger

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 084 586 4967 (WhatsApp only)

The games will start at 08h30am

Note: Each match is scored  3 points for a win, 0 for a loss, plus 5 participation points, across 5 rounds.

The tournament will be divided into two sections:

Section A (Open Section )

Entry Fee: R100

1st Prize: R1500 worth of vouchers

2nd Prize: R1000 worth of vouchers

3rd Prize:  R500 worth of vouchers

Section is limited to 26 players

Section B (Open)

Entry fee: R50

1st Prize:  R1000 worth of vouchers

2nd Prize: R500 worth of vouchers

3rd Prize with of vouchers

Section is limited to 26 players

Date: Sat, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 12, 2025

Venue: Laerskool Swartkop, Viking Road, Valhalla, Centurion, 0137, South Africa

Format: 5 Round Swiss - 60:60+30sec

Entries close: October 9, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Melindie Reyneke

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0629303506

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT: D4 Chess Development Cup 2025! 🚨

Dear D4 Chess Schools,

We are thrilled to officially launch the D4 Chess Development Cup 2025! 🏆

This tournament is specially designed for D4 (Tshwane South) schools and gives players who didn’t qualify for the D4 Individual or Team Chess Tournaments another chance to compete and enjoy tournament play.

📅 Date: Friday, 17 October 2025
📍 Venue: NG Kerk Lyttelton Oos, 228 Van Riebeeck Avenue, Lyttelton Manor
💰 Entry Fee: R75 per player

🏅 Prizes: Category winners each receive:
✨ A shiny medal AND
✨ 1 month of free group coaching with Mzansi Chess Academy
➡ At their brand-new Pretoria East branch — valued at R6000+!

After months of planning, we are excited to bring you this special event designed to grow chess and inspire our young players. Let’s fill the boards, create amazing games, and make this an unforgettable day for D4!

📢 Entries are now OPEN!
🔗 Go to: gautengchess.co.za/tournaments?id=2637
📌 Important: Teachers must create an account before entering learners.

♟🌟 Let’s grow chess in our district together — one move at a time! 🌟

Date: Fri, Oct 17, 2025

Venue: NG Kerk Lyttelton Oos, 228 Van Riebeeck Avenue, Lyttelton Manor

Format: 5 Rounds Swiss - 55:55 + 5

Entries close: October 15, 2025 8:00 PM

Contact Person: Carlia Venter

Contact Person Whatsapp No: 0720521541

This tournament is specially designed for D4 (Tshwane South) schools and gives players who didn’t qualify for the D4 Individual or Team Chess Tournaments another chance to compete and enjoy tournament play.

Playing Schedule

All Sections:

  • Players seated by 08h15
  • Round 1: Friday, 17 October 2025 @ 08h30
  • Rounds 2–5: Begin 15 minutes after the previous round concludes.

Entry Fees R75 / player

Payment Methods:

  • EFT into the D4 Chess Standard Bank Account.
  • Invoice (complete the invoice request form).

Prize Fund

Category winners will each receive a medal and 1 month of free group chess coaching with Mzansi Chess Academy at their new Pretoria East branch — valued at R6000+!