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 to all 9 provinces in South Africa – Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Western Cape!

Qualifier Stage – Provincial Championships
10–11 May 2025: KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West
24–25 May 2025: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Western Cape
31 May – 1 June 2025: Eastern Cape, Free State, Northern Cape

Final Stage – National Championships
Pool Stage: Saturday, 26 July 2025 | 08:00–16:00
Playoffs and Finals: Saturday, 9 August 2025 | 08:00–16:00

Visit www.battleboards.co.za to register!