Uzbekistan Olympiad 2026 Reflections (1)
Uzbekistan Olympiad 2026 Reflections (2)
Greetings family, friends, colleagues and the broader chess community from Uzbekistan. The 2026 Chess Olympiad is being held in Samarkand in Uzbekistan. 200 countries from across the world have gathered to play in this prestigious event. Uzbekistan is in Central Asia,...
Reflections on the Cape Town Chess League by Dr Lyndon Bouah (2)
Saturday 1 August 2026 was a good day for chess. There was no breeze, the sun was shining and everyone wanted the league to start. The league is a special tournament. You play with teammates, you see old friends and new talents show themselves. I arrived at the venue...
Reviewing the 2026 Cape Town Chess League
As the clocks start ticking on today's opening round of the 2026 Cape Town Chess Federation Premier Division, local chess finds itself standing proudly on the shoulders of nearly 120 years of organised league history. To truly appreciate the scale of what kicks off...
Reflections on the Cape Town Chess League by Dr Lyndon Bouah
Excitement is building for the 2026 Cape Town Chess League! ♟️ As we prepare for this year’s competition, Dr. Lyndon Bouah takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of league chess in the Western Province - from its origins in 1907 to the powerful, unified...
Reflections on the 2026 SA Open (4) by Dr CM Lyndon Bouah
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Reflections on the 2026 SA Open (3) by Dr CM Lyndon Bouah
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Reflections on the 2026 SA Open (2) by Dr CM Lyndon Bouah
We have now played three games already. We started on Sunday and on Monday we had a double round. It is amazing how fast a tournament can go. Today was the only double round. Before we get into all the results of the 2026 SA Open let’s reflect a bit back to the...
Reflections on the 2026 SA Open (1) by Dr CM Lyndon Bouah
The 2026 edition of the SA Open started today at the DF Academy in Bellville. DF Malan was formerly known as DF Malan High School but in the last two years underwent a name change. The school is one of the biggest in the Cape Area and loves their sport and academic...
Remembering Dr. Shabier Bhawoodien: A Tribute to a South African Chess Legend
The South African chess community is mourning the loss of a truly monumental figure. In a deeply moving reflection, Dr. Lyndon Bouah has shared a beautifully detailed tribute tracing the life, career, and enduring legacy of Federation Master Dr. Shabier Bhawoodien...