Upcoming Tournaments
31 May
2025 Tshwane Library Tournaments – Region 5
Click the “Book Now” button for all the details specific to your Tshwane region ward. You’ll find tournament information and WhatsApp group links on the page — just scroll down to the regional tournament you’d like to enter. Don’t miss out!
Links:
Win up to R3,000 and a glass chess set!
The Tshwane Library Chess Tournaments 2025 are back — and open to all learners from Grade R to 12.
Seven regional events will take place across the city in May and June, with separate sections for primary and high school players.
Primary School Prizes (Grade R–7):
Top 3 each receive a chess set and medal.
High School Regional Prizes:
1st: R2,000 + trophy
2nd: R1,500 + trophy
3rd: R1,000 + trophy
City Finals Prizes (High School):
1st: R3,000 + glass chess set
2nd: R2,000 + glass chess set
3rd: R1,000 + glass chess set
Only 50 players per event — secure your spot now: tshwanechess.org/library-tournaments
A proud community initiative by the City of Tshwane to grow youth chess through public libraries.
07 Jun
2025 Tshwane Library Tournaments – Region 6
Click the “Book Now” button for all the details specific to your Tshwane region ward. You’ll find tournament information and WhatsApp group links on the page — just scroll down to the regional tournament you’d like to enter. Don’t miss out!
Links:
Win up to R3,000 and a glass chess set!
The Tshwane Library Chess Tournaments 2025 are back — and open to all learners from Grade R to 12.
Seven regional events will take place across the city in May and June, with separate sections for primary and high school players.
Primary School Prizes (Grade R–7):
Top 3 each receive a chess set and medal.
High School Regional Prizes:
1st: R2,000 + trophy
2nd: R1,500 + trophy
3rd: R1,000 + trophy
City Finals Prizes (High School):
1st: R3,000 + glass chess set
2nd: R2,000 + glass chess set
3rd: R1,000 + glass chess set
Only 50 players per event — secure your spot now: tshwanechess.org/library-tournaments
A proud community initiative by the City of Tshwane to grow youth chess through public libraries.
07 Jun
2025 JMCA Open Chess Tournament
A Section
B Section
C Section
D Section
U12 Section
U10 Section
U8 Section
- Account Holder: Tshwane Chess Region
- Bank: ABSA
- Branch: 632005
- Account no: 408 695 3485
Links:
14 Jun
2025 Elise Steenkamp Open Chess Tournament
Bishop, Knight & Pawn Sections: 5 Rounds Swiss – 90:90 +30 sec
KING SECTION: Rating >= 1650
QUEEN SECTION: Rating 1400 – 1650
ROOK SECTION: Rating 0 – 1450
BISHOP SECTION: Born 2012 – 2015
KNIGHT SECTION: Born 2016 – 2017
PAWN SECTION: Born 2018 or later
- Account Holder: Tshwane Chess Region
- Bank: ABSA
- Branch: 632005
- Account no: 408 695 3485
Links:
14 Jun
2025 Tshwane Library Tournaments – Region 7
Click the “Book Now” button for all the details specific to your Tshwane region ward. You’ll find tournament information and WhatsApp group links on the page — just scroll down to the regional tournament you’d like to enter. Don’t miss out!
Links:
Win up to R3,000 and a glass chess set!
The Tshwane Library Chess Tournaments 2025 are back — and open to all learners from Grade R to 12.
Seven regional events will take place across the city in May and June, with separate sections for primary and high school players.
Primary School Prizes (Grade R–7):
Top 3 each receive a chess set and medal.
High School Regional Prizes:
1st: R2,000 + trophy
2nd: R1,500 + trophy
3rd: R1,000 + trophy
City Finals Prizes (High School):
1st: R3,000 + glass chess set
2nd: R2,000 + glass chess set
3rd: R1,000 + glass chess set
Only 50 players per event — secure your spot now: tshwanechess.org/library-tournaments
A proud community initiative by the City of Tshwane to grow youth chess through public libraries.
