Krugersdorp Chess Club

06/09/2026

CHESS COACHING WEEKEND – REGISTRATIONS OPEN!

Krugersdorp Chess Club, in partnership with uniMates Chess Club, will be hosting a special Chess Coaching Weekend for Primary School and High School players.

Date: 19 & 20 September 2026
Venue: Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp
Saturday: 08:30–12:30 | Sunday: 09:00–11:30

Club Members: R50 per person, per day
Non-Club Members: R70 per person, per day

Players can select Saturday, Sunday, or both coaching sessions when registering.

📝 Register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../ChessCoachingIntakeFormS...

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, improve your understanding of the game, or simply become a stronger player, come and join us for a focused weekend of chess development.

Send a message to learn more

06/09/2026

04/09/2026

Good luck to all our juniors competing in the West Rand Trials tomorrow! 🌟

We wish each of you a fantastic tournament; play your best, enjoy your games, and most importantly, have fun! 💪

*Please note:* Due to the West Rand tournament taking place tomorrow, Krugersdorp Chess Club will be closed for the day.

Thank you for your understanding, and best of luck to all our players!

30/08/2026

CHESS COACHING WEEKEND – REGISTRATIONS OPEN!

Krugersdorp Chess Club, in partnership with uniMates Chess Club, will be hosting a special *Chess Coaching Weekend* for *Primary School and High School players*.

📅 *19 & 20 September 2026*
📍 *Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp*

*Saturday:* 08:30–12:30
*Sunday:* 09:00–11:30

*Club Members:* R50 per person, per day
*Non-Club Members:* R70 per person, per day

Players can select *Saturday, Sunday, or both coaching sessions* when registering.

📝 *Register here:*
https://www.cognitoforms.com/KrugersdorpChessClub/ChessCoachingIntakeFormStudents

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, improve your understanding of the game, or simply become a stronger player, come and join us for a focused weekend of chess development. 🔥

West Rand Chess Uni-Mates Chess Club

23/08/2026

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO BRANDON LENNOX!

A huge congratulations to Brandon on an outstanding Premier League performance.

What makes the achievement even more impressive is that Brandon entered the league as an unrated player and went on to produce a dominant performance against a strong field. A fantastic achievement and certainly a performance to be proud of.

Well played, Brandon, what a way to make your mark!

22/08/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING YOUR DISTRICT COLOURS!

Krugersdorp Chess Club proudly congratulates:

Grant Ninham • Edward White • Joshua White • Ruan Conradie • Caleb Ackermann

Receiving your District Colours is a fantastic achievement and reflects your hard work, commitment and dedication to chess.

We are incredibly proud to have you as part of Krugersdorp Chess Club and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and achieve even greater things.

Well done, gentlemen,wear those colours with pride! 🏆

Krugersdorp Chess Club | Proud of our players

07/08/2026

♟️ SAVE THE DATE! ♟️

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The Gauteng Closed Chess Championship is coming!

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On 17 October 2026, players will battle it out over the board for the opportunity to claim their place in the Gauteng team competing at the Mzansi Youth Inter-Provincial Team Chess Championship in December.

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This is more than just a tournament—it is your chance to compete, represent Gauteng and pave your way towards earning Gauteng Sport Confederation and/or Gauteng Province Federation colours!

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🔒 Please note: This is a closed, invitation-only event. Players cannot enter directly. Participants will be selected and entered by their respective chess regions.

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📅 Date: 17 October 2026
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📍 Venue: Kempton Park Primary School, 70 Highveld Road, Kempton Park

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For more info visit: https://gautengchess.co.za/tournaments/?id=47374

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Further details will be released soon.
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Get ready. Your journey to Gauteng colours starts here! ♟️

02/08/2026

Congratulations, Caleb Ackermann!

Krugersdorp Chess Club is incredibly proud of Caleb for an outstanding performance at the Eureka Open, held on 1 August 2026 in Sedibeng.

Caleb competed in Section F – U10 and delivered a flawless tournament, winning all five of his games to finish in 1st place with a perfect score of 5/5.

He started the tournament ranked 4th, achieved an impressive performance rating of 2170, and defeated several strong opponents along the way, including the top-seeded player rated 1650.

This was not just a tournament victory, it was a statement showing confident, composed and dominant performance from start to finish.

Well done, Caleb! Your hard work, discipline and fighting spirit continue to shine. Keep pushing, keep learning and keep making Krugersdorp Chess Club proud!