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Tshwane Library Chess Tournaments

The Tshwane Library Chess Tournaments are an initiative by the City of Tshwane, aimed at promoting chess among local youth through community libraries. Throughout May and June 2025, seven regional tournaments will take place across the City of Tshwane. The top three players from each regional event will qualify for the City Finals, scheduled for 21 June 2025 at the Mamelodi West Community Hall.

Great prizes to be won!

Regional Prizes:

  • 1st Place: R2,000 book voucher

  • 2nd Place: R1,500 book voucher

  • 3rd Place: R1,000 book voucher

City Finals Prizes:

  • 1st Place: R3,000 voucher

  • 2nd Place: R2,000 voucher

  • 3rd Place: R1,000 voucher

Eligibility Criteria:

  • This event is only open to players born in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

These tournaments are designed to be inclusive, providing young chess players an opportunity to compete, develop their skills, and gain valuable experience in a structured and supportive environment.

Only 50 players per tournament – book your spot today!

Region 1

New Ga – Rankuwa Library, 6174 Letlhaku Street, Unit 20, Ga-Rankuwa, 0208

10 May 2025:

Entries Close:

8 May 2025 20h00

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Region 2

Hammanskraal Library, 532 Lovers Lane, Mandela Village, Hammanskraal, 04007

24 May 2025:

Entries Close:

22 May 2025 20h00

Tournament Information:

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Region 3

New Atteridgeville Library, 344 3rd Street, Atteridgeville, 0008

17 May 2025:

Entries Close:

15 May 2025 20h00

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Region 4

New Olievenhoutbosch Library, Lindani street 6606, Ext 37

24 May 2025:

Entries Close:

22 May 2025 20h00

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Region 5

Refilwe Library, 4613 CNR Rumo & Tswelopele Refilwe, Cullinan, 1003

31 May 2025:

Entries Close:

29 May 2025 20h00

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Region 6

Alkantrant Library, Lynburn road, Lynnwood Manor,Pretoria

7 June 2025:

Entries Close:

5 June 2025 20h00

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Region 7

Ekangala B Community Library, Enkangala,1021

12 June 2025:

Entries Close:

12 June 2025 20h00

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City Chess Finals!

Mamelodi West Community Hall
38 Nthabiseng Street, Mamelodi-A5,
Pretoria 0122

21 June 2025:

Entries:

Top 3 players of each regional tournament will compete in this final round!

Great prizes to be won!

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