PowerHouse Chess Club

PowerHouse Chess Club wishes you a joyful and peaceful festive season! 🎄♟️

Thank you to everyone who played, supported, coached, and cheered with us this year. Let's keep our community growing and inspiring others.

Together, let us bring brighter moves, bold ideas, and victories on and off the board.

PowerHouse 🫡 ♟️

Wrapping up 2025 in a high note.

The club's 3rd Anniversary was a big success. The day was filled with joy and excitement through out. We played, interacted, laughed, analysed and ate. It was a big day indeed.

Congratulations to Kwanele Ngwenya , who came on top with 10/11 points, followed by Santiago DeNobrega with 9/11 and Qiniso Lovefield Heaven with 8.5/11. They were able to win themselves good money, sponsored by Mtsambama Inkhundla MP.

Wandiswa aka Nhlane Nation, the club's highly competitive player, came 4th with 8 points, and he couldn't believe it. In his comment, he said, he wished that the games would start over, and this time around, he'll come on top.

Once again, we would love to thank all those who came through to support. Special thanks to Lovefield Chess Academy, big support!!

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming activities for the year 2026. Wishing you all happy and Safe festive season.

With love from
PowerHouse Chess Club 🫡♟️

Kubonga kwethu akwanele. Your support humbles us🥹.

We would love to pass our sincere gratitude to all the supporters and lovers of the club. Our 3rd Anniversary Celebration wouldn't have been a success without you.

To all the players who showed and enjoyed themselves, thank you for coming. The Fakudze and Sithole families, we cannot thank you enough for the continued support.

Kutsiwa umhlangano uba mnandzi ngekudla. These families made sure we all go home with our stomachs full.

Mtsambama Inkhundla MP, we thank you Make Mamba for the continued support in sports and not forgetting chess. This kind of gesture will go a long way.

Finally, the club's management, your work is beautiful. Together, let's keep pushing beyond limits. Make sure you're not left out next time.

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Things just got more exciting for our 3rd Anniversary Celebration.

The club is happy to announce that it has merged with Sports Festival in Hlatikulu, proudly sponsored by Mtsambama Inkhundla MP, Make Mamba.

Get ready to battle it this coming Saturday for a E2 000 prize fund in a 1 day rapid tournament. Make sure you register through our WhatsApp today and get some discount deals.

Refreshments will also be available afterwards.

PowerHouse🫡♟️

And the King of Trojan Horse kingdom, finds a Queen. How beautiful 😍 🤩 👌 ❣️ ❤️. We wish you well Mr. Siame

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR

On the 29th of November 2025, the Trojan Horse Chess Club’s very own founder and director celebrated a beautiful milestone as he tied the knot.

We wish him endless joy, love, and success in this exciting new chapter of his life. May this journey be filled with happiness and cherished memories

The Physicist and the Mathematician on the Chessboard

When I have the opportunity to serve as a chess trainer or coach, I often share with my students that chess can be viewed through the lenses of mathematics and physics, leading to two distinct types of players: the mathematician and the physicist.

My understanding is that one type of player, the mathematician, approaches chess primarily through calculation skills. Conversely, the physicist plays by comprehending the position and applying fundamental concepts and knowledge, rather than relying heavily on extensive calculation.

For instance, a mathematician might meticulously calculate a sequence of moves for most of their pieces to determine the optimal play.

A physicist, however, would typically assess the position to identify an opponent's weaknesses and evaluate their own pieces, which then guides their move selection.

I frequently observe that it can be quite straightforward for a physicist to play, particularly in imbalanced positions with limited time.

What are your thoughts??

Reminder: December 20, 2025,
3rd Anniversary Rapid Tournament
See you soon

PowerHouse 🫡♟️

🥹It Has Been Three Years Now🥹

On December 17, the club will be turning 3 years, since her establishment. It has been a great journey and we're looking forward to more successful years to come.

Join us in celebration our 3rd Anniversary in chess style. We shall have a rapid tournament with prizes to be won and of course, lot of chess talk and close up with some meat, pap and drinks.

Date: December 20, 2025
Venue: Sports Centre, Hlatikulu
Damages: E100
T-shirts: from E200 upwards

Register through our WhatsApp

PowerHouse 🫡♟️

The Love for our Game is Growing Beyond Limits.

"Okay guys, seems like we have a problem with our venue today, I'm gonna have to dismiss you"

"No worries coach, we're dismissing you, but if you change your mind, you’ll find us at the park 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️"

And it turned out to be one of the best sessions we have ever had. We got to play, analysed and learnt from our games. They always say that, the best way to improve is to learn from your games.

Today we got to learn a very instructive endgame which came up from a game played and we couldn’t be more happy about today😌.

On another note:

We're turning 3 years on 17 December. Incase, you wish to celebrate with us, get ready for a one day rapid chess and lunch to be hosted on;
Saturday, 20 December
Hlatikulu, Sports Centre
E100 Damages

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Someone once said;

"When fishermen cannot go to the sea, they repair their nets".

With the Chess league taking a break and tournaments pausing until next year, 2026. Now is actually the perfect time sharpen your chess.

PowerHouse Chess Club resumes their weekly trainings this Saturday at the Sports Centre, Hlatikulu at 11 am. If you're around, do join us and have a snapshot of what we cook.

Hit us up on our WhatsApp - 7656 7855 and let us help you with your chess, especially if you're far yet you wish to get help.

PowerHouse

We Never Lose but Take Lessons - PowerHouse 🫡

However, this time around, we were the ones giving out lessons to our opposing club, Lobamba Lomdzala Chess Club.

Going into Round 7 this Saturday with our under 16 player short, due to exams, our club proved to be strong for Lobamba Club as we scored 4/6 points in Classical and Blitz. And held a 3/3 draw in the rapid format.

This concludes the 1st leg of Unifoods chess league and the 2nd leg shall resume next year 2026, January. The club is currently sitting at 5th place in Classical and Rapid formats. 6th place at Blitz format.

We promise to only give out lessons for all our 2nd leg games, and possibly get 1st or at least 2nd place.

PowerHouse
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And the 1st leg of the Unifoods Chess League is complete.

See the highlights of Round 7/14