Gauteng Chess
Regions
Follow our simple guide to find your region, connect with the right people and join Gauteng’s wider chess community.
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Select your Chess Region
Gauteng Chess is made up of regional chess communities broadly aligned with the province’s municipal areas. Start by choosing the region closest or most convenient to you—you are not restricted to the region where you live.
Tshwane Chess
Jhb Metro Chess
West Rand Chess
Sedibeng Chess
Ekurhuleni Chess Association
GET IN TOUCH
Step 1: Contact Your Region
Once you have identified your region, use the contact details below to connect with them directly. Your region can assist you with joining a club, finding tournaments, registration information, and becoming part of the local chess community.
Select RegionEkurhuleni Chess Association
Ekurhuleni Chess Association
Your Next Move Starts Here
Step 2: Find your next tournament
Now it’s time to get into the action. Explore upcoming tournaments in and around your region, enter the events that suit you, and stay informed by joining the Gauteng Open Tournament WhatsApp group as well as your local regional tournament groups.
Select RegionEkurhuleni Chess Association
Ekurhuleni Rapid
♟️ EKURHULENI RAPID 2026
Join us for an exciting day of rapid chess!
📅 29 August 2026
📍 NG Kerk Witfield, Boksburg
⏱️ 5 rounds | 15+5
💰 Entry fee: R150–R200
🏆 Chess SA rated
🎁 Great prizes are up for grabs!
⏳ Entries close on 28 August at 16:00.
👉 Enter here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/Mbalikhumalo2/EkurhuleniChessRapidTournamentEntryForm
For more info visit https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=47384
We look forward to welcoming you! ♟️
YOUR CHESS FAMILY AWAITS
Step 3: Find your local club
Find a registered chess club near you for weekly games, coaching, new friendships—and a chess family to call your own.
Select your closest Chess Region / MunicipalityEkurhuleni Chess Association
Alberton Chess Club
Website: https://albertonchess.co.za
Contact Person: Shepherd
Whatsapp: +2762 945 7417
Email: info@albertonchess.co.za; clivemthunzi@gmail.com
Location: Alberton
City: Alberton
Boksburg Chess Club
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoksburgChessClub/
Contact Person: Clive Mthunzi
Location: Boksburg; Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen
City: Boksburg
East Rand Chess Club
Griffinights Chess Club
Contact Person: Jobert Wany
Whatsapp: 067 008 1221
City: Boksburg
Primrose Chess Club
Website: https://chesspowerhouse.co.za/join-a-club/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/sunnyridge-primary/primrose-chess-club-open/587556551744037/
Contact Person: Chess Power House / Clive
Whatsapp: 065 883 5613
Email: admin@chesspowerhouse.co.za
Location: Primrose / Germiston; Chess Power House: 5 Anzac St, Primrose, Germiston, 1401
City: Germiston
Rook and Roll Chess Club
Contact Person: Thato Mokwena
Whatsapp: 084 035 4591
Email: rookandrollchessclub@gmail.com
Location: Bedfordview , Johannesburg
City: Bedfordview
Rosperous Chess
Contact Person: Ncedo Buthelezi
Whatsapp: +27 83 767 2936
City: Ekurhuleni
South Knights Chess Club
Contact Person: Alex Macdonald
Whatsapp: +27 83 258 4221
Email: Alex.MacDonald@tenova.com
City: Ekurhuleni
Springs Chess Club
Website: https://springschessclub.co.za
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/springschess/
Whatsapp: +27 83 647 2904
Location: Springs
City: Springs
Tembisa Chess Club
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TembisaChessClub/
Contact Person: Vusimuzi Mokone / Phil Buhle Mngomezulu
Whatsapp: 071 588 3555 / 062 545 4601 / 062 751 5991
Location: Tembisa
City: Tembisa
The Knights Gambits Chess Club
Contact Person: Mbali Khumalo/Boitumelo mpete
Whatsapp: 0814707294/084 314 9653
Email: Mbali4284@gmail.com
City: Kempton Park
Tshedimoso Association
Contact Person: Serofo Motshekga
Whatsapp: +27 72 617 3788
City: Midrand