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The website is being updated.  Please note that some links are not yet working.  Please visit again every so-often to check for updates made.


ATTENTION:  New CHESSA ID's and "Change your details online"

The CHESSA ID's of all players have been changed to a numeric format.  The online database and downloadable ratings databases will be updated with these new ID's at the end of this month.

You are now able to make changes to your personal information (e.g. date of birth, address, etc.) online.  Click here to make changes, or click the "Player login" button at the top of each page.




New FIDE Chess in Schools initiative
Thursday 26 February 2012
"Let us help you to build your federation and your chess in schools programme," says the press release. "Our objective is to be able to generate more income than you pay to FIDE – much more." This reversal of flow of funds is admittedly something new for FIDE. The income is expected to be generated by Premium Membership and the goal is one billion chess players on the planet. (article from ChessBase).  More...

ATM - Trainers Newsletter 1
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Dear fellow Trainers

After a hectic last month of 2011 I am sure we were all able to relax during the Christmas period. In December 2011 I was elected onto the ATM Commission as the trainers representative. I have had held brief discussions with some of you about some of my ideas. I believe we should have collective ideas as only if we work together can we achieve the goals that the country has. Trainers are important because through a good training system we will be able to win medals and secure titles for our players.  More...


FIDE Trainers Seminar results
Saturday 24 December 2011

The results of the FIDE Trainers Seminar, hosted in December in Port Elizabeth by GM Susan Polgar, have been released.  Congratulations to all those who have passed.
All the results.


Presidential Chess tournament
Thursday 22 December 2011

The annual Presidential Chess tournament was held yesterday 20th December at the Nkandla Municipality Hall, in KwaZulu Natal.
The event was organised by Sandile Xulu, in partnership with LoveLife-KZN.
The guest of honour on the day was his Excellency, President Jacob Zuma.

Pictures.


2011 SAJCC - Final results
Thursday 22 December 2011

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2011 South African Junior Chess Championships that was held in Port Elizabeth.  Well done guys!
They are...


Kenny Solomon achieves 1st GM norm
Monday 19 December 2011

Congratulations to IM Kenny Solomon who achieved his first Grandmaster norm during the 14° Open Internazionale "Città di Padova" tournament.  Full details.


2011 FIDE Women's World Chess Team Championships
Sunday 18 December 2011

CHESSA would like to wish our players the very best for the FIDE Women's World Chess Team Championships that is currently being played in Turkey.  More...


Letter from Garry Kasparov
Thursday 15 December 2011

"I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for the hospitality and support that I received during my visit to Johannesburg. I also wish to thank you for the interest that was shown in the most worthy of endeavours - the education of our children."
Read the letter.


African Youth Chess Championships
Wednesday 14 December 2011

Reports on the African Youth Chess Championships currently taking place in Zambia.
Reports.


New CHESSA Executive elected
Wednesday 14 December 2011

Congratulations to the following persons who have been elected to the CHESSA Executive Board for the term December 2011 to December 2013.  We wish you all the best.
They are...


 
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