Diamond Chess Academy

07/06/2026

2026 Diamond Chess Academy Grand Prix 0.4

22/05/2026

2026 Diamond Chess Academy Grand Prix 0.3

22/05/2026

11/05/2026

The Diamond Chess Academy Candidate Provincial Arbiter (CPA) Seminar 4 scheduled for April and May 2026. This intensive training course is designed to certify new chess arbiters and covers the Laws of Chess, pairings, and anti-cheating protocols.

Seminar Dates: 16 April – 26 April 2026
Exam Date: 3 May 2026, 09:00 – 12:00
Cost: R550 per person
Lecturer: FA Karen Taljard
Platform: Online (WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams)
Training Schedule Activity Date(s)Time WhatsApp Training 16–22 April 2026, 18:30 – 20:00
Teams Training 23–24 April 2026,18:00 – 21:00
Teams Training 25–26 April 2026, 08:00 – 17:00
Official Exam 3 May 2026 09:00 – 12:00
Link Registration: https://forms.gle/QsMKdBH4YpaUzSeW7

Payment: Fees should be paid to the Diamond Chess Academy NPC (FNB Business Account, Acc No: 63048613459)
Inquiries: Contact Vincent Mothelesi at 082 411 5117 for more information.

Successful candidates will receive a Candidate Provincial Arbiter Certificate, which is the first step toward officiating at provincial and national chess events in South Africa.

23/02/2026

OFFICIAL PREPARATION OF TEACHER COURSE

*How to introduce Chess in the Classroom*

Diamond Chess Academy invites players, parents, and teachers to an intensive training seminar designed to certify the next generation of Chess Arbiters. Whether you want to teach chess basics as school teacher or Chess Mom/Dad looking at creating bonding sessions with your children whilst developing their cognitive abilities, this is where you start.

*Course Curriculum*
*The Chess Board
*The Chess Pieces
*Educational Chess
*Learning Styles
*Classroom Management
*Chess Classroom
*Lesson Plan
*Safeguarding
*Special moves

*Registration link:* https://forms.gle/uxRbepT679Eo5RUK6

🗓️ Date: 2nd - 6th March 2026
*Exam:* 6th March 2026

📍 Location: ONLINE (Zoom)

👨‍🏫 Lecturer: [FIDE Senior Lead Instructor WIM Anzel Laubscher]

Successful candidates will obtain the FIDE School Instructor title and Certificate. Titles when awarded include a three year licence.

(Registration) Fee: R2000 (Includes course material)
*Bank Details:* *Account Name:* Diamond Chess Academy
*Bank:* FNB Business Account
Acc No: 63048613459
Ref: [Name + Surname]

RSVP by 1st March to Vincent Mothelesi at 082 411 5117.

06/02/2026

It's about that time👌🏿