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

Cape Winelands Open 2025 (19-20 July 2025) - Stellenbosch, Western Cape
MCA Winter Chill Classic 2025 (19 July 2025) - Pinnacle College Ridge View
Eureka Open 2025 (26 July 2025) - Vereeniging, Sedibeng
Western Cape Women's Championships (08-10 August 2025) - Langebaan, Western Cape

Events Calendar

Upcoming chess events in South Africa

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

02/08/2025    
09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for social over the board chess every Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, the gem of the [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
WESTERN CAPE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – 2025

WESTERN CAPE WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – 2025

08/08/2025 - 10/08/2025    
00:00
R150.00 - R300.00
Western Cape Chess Association is proud to host the Western Cape Women's Championship on 08 - 10 August 2025 at Club Mykonos (Langebaan)!! Prize funds [...]
West Rand Women’s Day Open

West Rand Women’s Day Open

Date: 09 August 2025 Venue: Rapportryer Entry fee: R150 (Junior Sections, Bishops, Rooks & Adults) R200 Open section ***There will be special prizes for ladies*** [...]
Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2025 - Finals

Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2025 - Finals

09/08/2025    
08:00 - 16:00
Back to Battle! SA’s most exciting school chess championship is BACK! Introducing the Alexforbes Battle Boards Chess Championship 2025! We’re excited to bring the battle [...]
Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

09/08/2025    
09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for social over the board chess every Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, the gem of the [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

16/08/2025    
09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for social over the board chess every Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, the gem of the [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Lichess Liga Team Battle

Lichess Liga Team Battle

Join the Stellenbosch-Cape Town Chess Club as they compete in the Lichess Liga every Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Join the Lichess team:  [...]
Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

Graaff-Reinet Chess Club social over the board chess

23/08/2025    
09:00 - 12:00
Please join us for social over the board chess every Saturday morning from 9am to 12 noon in Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, the gem of the [...]
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