With the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Jwaneng, Botswana now concluded, Gauteng Chess proudly celebrates two outstanding junior performances.
WCM Hayley Nel and IM Caleb Levitan both ended the championship as the highest-placed U20 players in the final rankings of their respective sections — a remarkable achievement in a field featuring some of Africa’s strongest players.
Your dedication, talent and fighting spirit continue to inspire our chess community.
Well done, Hayley and Caleb — Gauteng is proud of you! 👏♟️🇿🇦