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15/09/2026

🌸♟️ SPRING FLOWER BIRTHDAY RAPID 2026! ♟️🌸

Spring is here, and we’re celebrating with an exciting day of fast-paced chess, competition and fun! 🌼

Mzansi Chess Academy, in partnership with Chess SA Rated, is proud to bring you the Spring Flower Rapid 2026! 🇿🇦

📅 19 September 2026
📍 Pinnacle College Ridgeview Primary
⏰ Start time: 08:00
♟️ 5 Rounds
⏱️ 25/25 min + 10 sec increment

Whether you’re a seasoned tournament player or looking for your next chess challenge, this is one you don’t want to miss!

🌸 Registration is OPEN — register now and join us on the board!
https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-spring-flower-birthday-rapid-2026/

15/09/2026

📸♟️ THE CLASH OF SCHOOLS PHOTO DROP IS HERE! ♟️🔥

The boards may be packed away, but we’ve got plenty of memories to look back on! 🏆

We’re dropping some of our favourite moments from the Mzansi Clash of Schools — from intense games and big victories to smiles, celebrations and everything in between. 😄♟️

👀 Spot yourself!
🔎 Find your friends!
❤️ Look for your kids!
📸 And don’t forget to tag them in the comments!

There are plenty of chess champions hiding in these photos — see how many you can find! 🏆😉

A huge thank you to every player, parent, coach, teacher and school who helped make the day such a memorable one.

Mzansi Clash of Schools — where champions are made, memories are created, and the love of chess brings us together. 💙♟️

14/09/2026

🏆♟️ U18 CLASH OF SCHOOLS — OUR WINNERS! ♟️🏆

The U18 division brought some serious chess to the boards! 🔥♟️ With strong competition, strategic battles and impressive determination, these young players showed exactly what it means to compete at the highest level.

A huge congratulations to our U18 top three! 🎉

🥇 1st Place — Jeppe Boys
🥈 2nd Place — Trinity House Rand Park High
🥉 3rd Place — John Orr Engineering School

👏 Congratulations to all three schools on an outstanding performance!

And a massive well done to every player and school who took part. Your dedication, sportsmanship and passion for chess made the Mzansi Clash of Schools a tournament to remember! ♟️💪

From the first move to the final checkmate — keep playing, keep learning, keep growing.

We’re proud to be shaping champions on and off the board. 💙

14/09/2026

🏆♟️ U15 CLASH OF SCHOOLS — OUR WINNERS! ♟️🏆

The U15 division brought serious skill, strategy and determination to the board! 🔥♟️

A huge congratulations to our U15 top three at the Mzansi Clash of Schools! 🎉

🥇 1st Place — Bryanston High
🥈 2nd Place — King Edward School
🥉 3rd Place — Northcliff High

👏 Congratulations to all three schools on an outstanding performance!

And to every player who competed — well played! Your focus, competitive spirit and sportsmanship made for an incredible tournament. 💪♟️

We’re proud to be shaping champions on and off the board. 💙

14/09/2026

🏆♟️ U13 CLASH OF SCHOOLS — OUR WINNERS! ♟️🏆

What a fantastic battle on the board! 🔥 The U13 players brought skill, strategy and determination to every game, making for an exciting day of chess.

A huge congratulations to our U13 top three! 🎉

🥇 1st Place — Trinity RP Primary
🥈 2nd Place — Helderkruin
🥉 3rd Place — Cliffview Primary

👏 A massive well done to all the players and schools who competed. Your hard work, focus and sportsmanship made this tournament one to remember!

To our podium finishers — you earned it! 🏆♟️

At Mzansi Chess Academy, we’re committed to shaping champions on and off the board. 💙

14/09/2026

🏆♟️ U11 CLASH OF SCHOOLS — OUR WINNERS! ♟️🏆

The competition was fierce, the chess was brilliant, and our young players gave it their all! 🔥

A huge congratulations to the U11 top three at the Mzansi Clash of Schools! 🎉

🥇 1st Place — UNIKA
🥈 2nd Place — Helderkruin
🥉 3rd Place — Trinity RP Primary

👏 Congratulations to all three schools on an outstanding performance!

And well done to every U11 player who competed — your determination, sportsmanship and passion for chess were inspiring to watch. ♟️💪

We’re proud to be shaping champions on and off the board. 💙

14/09/2026

🏆♟️ U9 CLASH OF SCHOOLS — OUR WINNERS! ♟️🏆

What an incredible display of young talent, determination and brilliant chess! 🤩

A huge congratulations to our U9 top three at the Mzansi Clash of Schools! 🎉

🥇 1st Place — Trinity RP Primary
🥈 2nd Place — Helderkruin
🥉 3rd Place — Bryanston Parallel

Well played to every young player who took part! Your focus, courage and love for the game made this competition so special. 👏♟️

To our winning schools — congratulations! 🎊

At Mzansi Chess Academy, we believe chess is about more than winning trophies. It’s about shaping champions on and off the board. 💙

11/09/2026

♟️🔥 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT IS ON! 🔥♟️

Ready for another battle on the board? 😎

Join us this Sunday, 13 September for the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Tournament!

📅 Sunday, 13 September
⏰ 17:00
🌐 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/PzXXAuJL
⚡ 4+4 Blitz

Fast games. Sharp tactics. Big decisions. No time to waste! ⏱️♟️

Whether you’re looking to test your skills, gain tournament experience, or simply enjoy some competitive chess with the MCA community — this one is for you!

🔥 Bring your A-game. The board is waiting.

🇿🇦 Mzansi Chess Academy — Building stronger players, one game at a time.

10/09/2026

🇿🇦♟️ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! DESTINATION: UZBEKISTAN! ♟️🇿🇦

History is in the making, and the Green and Gold are ready to take on the world! Our South African National Chess Team is packing their boards, sharpening their tactics, and embarking on an incredible journey to the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan (15–27 September 2026)!

This is the ultimate stage of international chess, and the energy could not be higher! 🔥✨

Here at Mzansi Chess Academy, our hearts are bursting with pride because TWO of our very own stars are stepping onto this global stage to represent the nation:

👑 Chloe Badenhorst
👑 Sizakele Masango

Chloe and Sizakele, earned through your incredible dedication, skill, and passion, wearing the South African colors at the most prestigious event in world chess is an absolute honor. Carrying the hopes of a nation on the world's biggest stage is a phenomenal achievement, and you embody the very best of Mzansi chess.

To Chloe, Sizakele, and the entire South African squad: play with courage, trust your game, and stand tall in the immense pride of this moment. The whole nation—and your entire Mzansi Chess Academy family—is standing right behind you, cheering for every tactic, every calculation, and every victory! 🏆

GO AND GET THEM, LADIES! MAKE MZANSI PROUD! 💪🇿🇦👑

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