Welcome to the South African Chess Hub, the FREE online chess community where you will find the latest South African chess events and lots of other chess information!!
Featured events
Alexforbes Battle Boards 2026
Events Calendar
Upcoming chess events in South Africa
304th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 304th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+2 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/7v1iM7rD Entry requirements: [...]
MCA Winter Chill Classic 2026
CAN YOU KEEP YOUR COOL UNDER PRESSURE? The Mzansi Chess Academy Winter Chill Classic 2026 is here! Whether you're chasing rating points, tournament experience, or [...]
305th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 305th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+0 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/hWmAbrZq Entry requirements: [...]
JMC Closed 2026
01/08/2026 - 02/08/2026
00:00
R260.00 - R380.00
Entry is restricted to players whose current Chess SA regional registration is Johannesburg Metro Chess as at 15 July 2026. Eligibility will be verified by [...]
Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026 - Nationals (Pool stage)
Back to Battle! SA’s most exciting high school chess championship is BACK! Introducing the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026! We’re excited to bring the [...]
Rustique Chess Challenge
01/08/2026
08:00 - 18:00
Registration and payments are to be done via Chessworks. Rapid registration link: https://chessworks.co.za/tournament/rustique-chess-challenge-2026 Blitz registration link: https://chessworks.co.za/tournament/rustique-chess-challenge-2026-blitz For enquiries WhatsApp Zach for more details on [...]
ONLINE BATTLE TOURNAMENT
♟️ CHESSVAL ONLINE BATTLE TOURNAMENT 2026 🏆 Represent. Compete. Conquer. ChessVal proudly invites chess players from across South Africa to participate in our [...]
306th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 306th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+2 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/uZdbAbQW Entry requirements: [...]
307th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 307th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+0 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/vaBkWW4T Entry requirements: [...]
Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026 - Nationals (Playoffs & Finals)
Back to Battle! SA’s most exciting high school chess championship is BACK! Introducing the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026! We’re excited to bring the [...]
308th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 308th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+2 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/sa7HH8V8 Entry requirements: [...]
309th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 309th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+0 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/psH4NjUR Entry requirements: [...]
310th Friday Night Blitz - FREE
South African Chess Hub presents 310th Friday Night Weekly Blitz Arena Friday Night Blitz - 3+2 with berserk Tournament link: https://lichess.org/tournament/Mo4oWYnH Entry requirements: [...]
2nd annual ultimate under 18
Ultimate under 18 second annual registration are now open
West Coast Open 2026
09/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
17:00
Save the date! West Coast Chess coming to Malmesbury, don't miss out. Register your interest and we'll contact you once registration opens. https://swartlandskaakakademie.org.za/west-coast-open-2026
