PROUDLY HOSTED BY
Gauteng Province Chess
We are thrilled to welcome players, coaches and families to a celebration of teamwork and regional pride, as each region’s strongest teams compete on one of Gauteng’s biggest chess stages.
Six regions. One championship. One unforgettable experience.
PARTICIPATING REGIONS
Six regions. One championship.
Teams from Gauteng’s five regions will compete for regional pride, joined by our special guest region, Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
Meet the participating regions below.
Johannesburg Metro Chess
Sedibeng Chess
Ekurhuleni Chess Association
Tshwane Chess Region
West Rand Chess
Dr Kenneth Kaunda Chess
TOURNAMENT VENUE
Heartfelt Arena
1000 Voortrekker Road
Thaba Tshwane
Pretoria
TOURNAMENT FEES
Entries and payments through your region
All entries and payments must be handled through your region. Please do not make individual payments directly to Gauteng Chess.
To enter the championship, contact your region for the relevant process and payment details.
Inter-Region U8 To U20 Team Championships
9 - 10 January 2027- Tournament Format: Team Swiss
- 5 Rounds
- Time Control: 60:60 + 30 sipm
- Open and Female teams
LSEN Championships
9 January 2027- Registration must be completed through your region.
- This will be a one-day tournament taking place on 9 January 2027.
- The tournament will be played as an individual event.
Inter-Region Team Chess Championships for Ladies
9 - 10 January 2027- Team format: four ladies per team.
Inter-Region Team Chess Championships for Adults
9 - 10 January 2027- For players aged 50 and older.
- Team format: four players per team.
- Players under 50 may not compete in the Senior Section.
50+ Inter-Region Team Chess Championships
9 - 10 January 2027- Note: No Player under the age of 50 may play in a Senior team
- Registration Platform opening SOON!
- Tournament Structure to be announced in due course!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Put your brand at the centre of the action
With approximately 1,200 players and an estimated 3,000 attendees, the Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championships give businesses powerful exposure to families, young people and the broader chess community.
Sponsorship opportunities range from tournament naming rights and premium main-stage branding to branded notation pads, pens and water bottles. Businesses can also engage directly with attendees through exhibition stands or promotional gazebos at the venue.