by Shaheed Tobias | Feb 25, 2025 | Tournaments
Cape of Good Hope Open 2025 The Cape of Good Hope Open has been a key event in the Cape Town Chess Federation calendar for decades. Before diving into this year’s tournament, let’s take a quick look back at its origins. The event started in 1981 as part of the Cape’s...
by Shaheed Tobias | Dec 12, 2024 | Tournaments
Gukesh gukesh gukesh! The youngest ever world chess champion! Chess fans around the world are celebrating a moment that will be remembered for generations. In Singapore, at the 2024 FIDE World Championship, 18-year-old Gukesh D of India became the youngest World Chess...
by Shaheed Tobias | Nov 26, 2024 | International Tournaments, Tournaments
The African Junior Chess Championships, held in Cairo, Egypt, has officially come to a close, marking another milestone in the continent’s chess calendar. South African players, known for their grit and determination, participated in this prestigious event with high...
by Shaheed Tobias | Nov 26, 2024 | International Tournaments, Tournaments
The African Junior Chess Championships: A Gateway to Excellence The 35th edition of the African Junior Chess Championships (AJCC) is underway in Cairo, Egypt, from November 17 to 25, 2024. This prestigious continental event has been a key fixture in the chess calendar...
by Shaheed Tobias | Mar 20, 2024 | Coaches
CCV Anito Petersen Rook Solid Academy