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Governing Body for
Chess in South Africa

1992
Founded
9
Provinces
FIDE
Affiliated
SASCOC
Recognized

Chess South Africa (Chess SA) is the official governing body for chess in South Africa, recognized by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and affiliated with the International Chess Federation (FIDE). We oversee the development, promotion, and regulation of chess at all levels, from grassroots programmes to high-performance international competitions.

Mission: Accessible chess for all
Vision: Thriving chess community
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170+
Member Countries (FIDE)
1992
Re-admitted to FIDE
54
African Nations (ACC)