Paul Wilson

JNW Helpmekaar 2022

This weekend we were proud to partner and assist with the very successful JNW Chess Club 2022 Helpmekaar Tournament at the Helpmekaar Kollege. While administering the tournament bookings we were privileged to facilitate the sponsorship by JNW Chess Club of 18 development players from Rutegang Chess Club in Krugersdorp. The youngsters aged from 8 to …

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Reflections on the South African Chess Hub Holiday Programme

The following article is a reflection by Coach Andrew Talmarkes on the recent South African Chess Hub Holiday Programme that ran from 17 – 23 December 2020. South African Chess Hub, under the leadership of its founder, Paul Wilson, conducted the inaugural online chess holiday programme from 17-23 December 2020. 31 students participated in the …

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How to know what is chess strategy so you’ll feel like a strong chess player

Written by Dione Goredema 06/06/20 I believe they’re two things chess players want to know, what is the best chess strategy and how do I use chess strategy in my games? Chess players of all levels that I have met or listened to talk, want to know the answers to these questions. Chess strategy is …

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Top 10 Benefits of Chess

Source: CHESScom (Published on 30 August 2018) Chess is played everyday around the world and brings people of different cultures and backgrounds together. Let’s take a look at the top 10 benefits of learning and playing chess! Brings people together. Teaches you how to win and lose. Helps children. Can help you focus. As an …

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