Browse 66 upcoming chess tournaments in South Africa and find dates, locations, time controls, FIDE-rated events and registration links.
JMC League - Adults
Aug 30, 2026 · Johannesburg · Classical
JMC League - Juniors
Aug 30, 2026 · Johannesburg · Classical
UCC ROYAL CUPB SECTION
Oct 6, 2026 · UITENHAGE GOLF CLUB · Classical
UCC ROYAL CUPA SECTION
Oct 6, 2026 · UITENHAGE GOLF CLUB · Classical
Bellville 2026 Closed rapidsSection A
Oct 6, 2026 · Durbanville Library · Rapid
NPSSCE Chess Tournament Male
Oct 16, 2026 · Pretoria · Classical
St Peters College Inter-House Tournament 2026
Oct 16, 2026 · St Peters College, Sunninghill · Classical
Buffalo City Chess Local Clubs League 2026 - Premi
Oct 16, 2026 · Cambridge Hall, KuGompo City · Classical
FIDE rated
Chess Elevation Series - 202610Level 4 & 5
Oct 16, 2026 · Kraaifontein Libray Hall, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein · Classical
FIDE rated
NPSSCE Chess Tournament
Oct 16, 2026 · Pretoria · Classical
Chess Elevation Series - 202610Level 6
Oct 16, 2026 · Kraaifontein Libray Hall, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein · Classical
FIDE rated
Hazyview Primary Chess Open TournamentAll
Oct 17, 2026 · Hazyview Primary School · Classical
George Suid Skaaktoernooi
Oct 17, 2026 · Laerskool George Suid · Rapid
Heidelberg OpenC Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Heidelberg High School · Rapid
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 12 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 10 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U16 Open
Oct 17, 2026 · Mokopane Primary School, Mokopane, South Africa · Classical
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 12 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
Karen Ashworth - Christmas - Grade 5 - 7 plus EP
Oct 17, 2026 · Curro - Westbrook · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U18 Open
Oct 17, 2026 · Mokopane Primary School, Mokopane, South Africa · Classical
New Nelson Mandela Bay Chess Festival - C Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Boardwalk Conference Centre, Gqeberha · Rapid
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 10 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
ROYAL RAPID CHALLENGE 2026Junior & Cadets Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Elsies River High School · Rapid
Karen Ashworth - Christmas - Grade 2
Oct 17, 2026 · Curro - Westbrook · Classical
Justice Tlamama 5th Annual Open Chess Tournament 2
Oct 17, 2026 · The Connie Manchin Primary School (Mahikeng) · Classical
New Nelson Mandela Bay Chess Festival - B Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Boardwalk Conference Centre, Gqeberha · Rapid
Heidelberg OpenB Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Heidelberg High School · Rapid
FIDE rated
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026U13 Boy
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
Chess Elevation Series - 202610Level 3
Oct 17, 2026 · Kraaifontein Libray Hall, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein · Rapid
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 8 Ope
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
Karen Ashworth - Christmas - Grade 3
Oct 17, 2026 · Curro - Westbrook · Classical
New Nelson Mandela Bay Chess Festival - A Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Boardwalk Conference Centre, Gqeberha · Rapid
ROYAL RAPID CHALLENGE 2026Open Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Elsies River High School · Rapid
FIDE rated
Heidelberg OpenA Section
Oct 17, 2026 · Heidelberg High School · Rapid
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 8 Gir
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
Karen Ashworth - Christmas - Grade R - 1
Oct 17, 2026 · Curro - Westbrook · Classical
Karen Ashworth - Christmas - Grade 4
Oct 17, 2026 · Curro - Westbrook · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U20 Open
Oct 17, 2026 · Bhopal · Classical
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026U9 Mixe
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
Chess Elevation Series - 202610Level 1
Oct 17, 2026 · Kraaifontein Libray Hall, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein · Classical
Chess Elevation Series - 202610Level 2
Oct 17, 2026 · Kraaifontein Libray Hall, Brighton Road, Kraaifontein · Classical
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026U11 Mix
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026U13 Gir
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U16 Girls
Oct 17, 2026 · Mokopane Primary School, Mokopane, South Africa · Classical
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026Open
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
Gordons Bay Primary Chess Championship 2026U7 Mixe
Oct 17, 2026 · Gordons Bay Primary, Gordons Bay · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U18 Girls
Oct 17, 2026 · Mokopane Primary School, Mokopane, South Africa · Classical
2026 Limpopo Junior Trials U20 Girls
Oct 17, 2026 · Mokopane Primary School, Mokopane, South Africa · Classical
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 16 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 14 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 18 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 16 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 14 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 18 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 20 Op
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Gauteng Closed Chess Championships 2026Under 20 Gi
Oct 17, 2026 · Jubille Hall, St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg · Classical
FIDE rated
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin G - Fun (Beginners an
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin F - U08 & U10 (2017 &
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin E - U12 (2015/2016)
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin D - U14 (2013/2014)
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin C - U16 (2011/2012)
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin B - U18 (2009/2010)
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Fonteine Chess Open Sectioin A - Open
Oct 24, 2026 · 35 Vlaardingen street, Sasolburg, 1947 · Classical
Curro Hermanus Spring Open 2026
Oct 31, 2026 · Curro Hermanus · Classical
Mzansi YCC 2026 NW Teams (Admin Only)
Dec 13, 2026 · University of the Free State · Classical
Bojanala Closed Chess Championships 2027
Jan 29, 2027 · Rustenburg · Classical