♟️🏆 THE MANYANANI CHESS FESTIVAL 🏆♟️
DR SHABIER BHAWOODIEN MEMORIAL DEVELOPMENT TOURNAMENT 2026
🧠 Every move sharpens the mind!
Join us for an exciting day of competitive chess celebrating strategy, concentration and 50 years of chess at Manyanani Chess Club.
📅 Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
📍 Venue: Islamia Primary School, Imam Haron Road
⏰ Opening: 08:30
♟️ Rounds: 09:00–16:00
🏁 Format: 6-round Rapid Swiss
⏱️ Time control: 20 minutes + 5 seconds
⭐ CHESSA rated | FIDE Laws apply
💳 ENTRY FEES
🔴 Open: R100
🔴 Seniors: R100
⚪ High School: R50
⚪ Primary School: R50
🏆 All sections will receive trophies!
🥇 The Open Section winner will receive the prestigious Dr Shabier Bhawoodien Memorial Trophy.
⚠️ REGISTRATION DEADLINES
📌 Registration closes: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 07:00
📌 Late entries close: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 20:00
Late entries are subject to an additional R50 fee.
✅ REGISTER HERE:
https://forms.gle/YEkHMUNvTCvgGaL97
🏦 BANKING DETAILS
Bank: First National Bank
Account Name: Manyanani Chess Club
Account Number: 62702243461
Branch Code: 250655
📝 Payment Reference: Surname + Name + Section, without spaces
Example: BothaTommyOpen
📧 Send proof of payment to:
rooksolidchess.services@gmail.com
📱 Join the official WhatsApp group for tournament updates:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/GR5M5XkgMB38a2dRhozq6x
☎️ Enquiries: +27 61 470 6731
🔥 Come test your skills, sharpen your mind and be part of a memorable chess festival!
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