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Tshwane Chess

Explore a wealth of information, including steps to register as a member, details about upcoming tournaments, guidance on joining a club, and essential tips for new players. Your journey into the world of Tshwane Chess starts here.

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Joining a chess club provides a supportive and stimulating environment for players of all levels to grow and enjoy the game.

New Player?

If you’re new to Tshwane Chess and unsure where to start, our New Player section offers step-by-step guidance on entering tournaments and becoming a registered member, along with other valuable information.

2026 Tshwane Chess Registration Form

Follow this link to become a Tshwane Chess player today!

Upcoming Tournaments

11 Apr

2026 Mid Gauteng Open Chess Tournament

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18 Apr

2026 KSNG Open Chess Tournament

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02 May

2026 Milos Ristic Open Team Chess Tournament

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Stay updated on every tournament and plan ahead by consulting the 2025 Tshwane Chess Calendar.

Visit the 2026 Tshwane Chess Calendar

This calendar has the most up-to-date tournament information

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Tshwane Chess Rating Database

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Tshwane Chess Qualifying Database

Check if you qualify for the Etienne Lewis Taam Trials

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Notation sheets for new players

Notation sheets for new players

Chess notation can be quite daunting for new players! To help, we've created a downloadable sheet for all new notators. It includes a legend on the side to remind you of all the notation abbreviations. You'll get ...
2025 Etienne Lewis Invitation Criteria

2025 Etienne Lewis Invitation Criteria

To earn Gauteng North Provincial Chess Colours, players must be part of the Tshwane Chess team and have represented their team in a regional or national tournament. Selection for the team is based on performance in ...
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