Welcome to the South African Chess Hub

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

MCA Winter Chill Classic 2026 - 25 July 2026 (TrinityHouse Little Falls, Roodepoort)
JMC Closed 2026 - 01-02 August 2026 (Crawford International Sandton)

Alexforbes Battle Boards 2026

Events Calendar

Upcoming chess events in South Africa

304th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

304th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

24/07/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

MCA Winter Chill Classic 2026

25/07/2026    
All Day
R275.00 - R400.00
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

305th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

31/07/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

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)

Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026 - Nationals (Pool stage)

01/08/2026    
08:00 - 16:00
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

Rustique Chess Challenge

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

ONLINE BATTLE TOURNAMENT

02/08/2026    
17:00 - 20:00
♟️ 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

306th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

07/08/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

307th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

14/08/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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)

Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2026 - Nationals (Playoffs & Finals)

15/08/2026    
08:00 - 16:00
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

308th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

21/08/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

309th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

28/08/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

310th Friday Night Blitz - FREE

04/09/2026    
19:00 - 20:30
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

2nd annual ultimate under 18

19/09/2026    
07:30 - 14:00
Ultimate under 18 second annual registration are now open
West Coast Open 2026

West Coast Open 2026

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
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