Dunoon Chess

2 schools. 8 players. 4 boards. 2 rounds. 1 winner.

SILVERLEAF PRIMARY SCHOOL
VS
INKWENKWEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL

SILVERLEAF PRIMARY SCHOOL played and won their first-ever chess match against Inkwenkwezi Secondary School.

Proud Kandenga and Ayabukwa Sondlo dominated both rounds, winning confidently with both Black and White pieces.
Aphakama Sondlo struck back in Round 2, taking a strong win with the White pieces.
For Inkwenkwezi, Sthande Nyangiwe stood firm as the only learner to win both rounds.

This match officially launched the Chess Club at Silverleaf Primary School, and the young boys proved they’re not just starting out, but already ready for real competition.

A beautiful, tough match that sets the tone for what’s coming next. ♟️✨

FRIENDLY CHESS MATCH ♟️✨

SILVERLEAF PRIMARY SCHOOL
🆚
INKWENKWEZI SECONDARY SCHOOL

The chess journey continues.
After their first friendly match against Sophakama Primary School on 7 November 2025, Inkwenkwezi Secondary School now takes on Silverleaf Primary School in another exciting chess encounter.

🏆 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to FAKU PUMELELA! 🏆

FAKU PUMELELA is the undisputed champion of the 2026 DUNOON CHESS TOURNAMENT: The Opening, held at the Dunoon Public Library
He delivered a flawless performance, winning all 17 matches (17 points) by checkmates and resignations only , a perfect streak from start to finish.

🥈 2nd Place | BEST JUNIOR | BEST DUNOON FEMALE
Amara Chidela Titus finished with 14 points, securing 2nd place, claiming BEST JUNIOR, and successfully defending her BEST DUNOON FEMALE crown.
Her final-round victory which was a decisive timeout win against her chess coach, Sibusiso Dube was tournament defining.
Had she lost that last match, she would not have finished in the Top 4.
That single win, denied Asemahle Skeyi 2nd place and the BEST FEMALE crown AND prevented Inam Phakathi from breaking into the Top 4.

🥉 3rd Place
Asemahle Skeyi also finished on 14 points, narrowly settling for 3rd place due to a 0.5 Sonneborn–Berger point difference between her and Amara Chidela Titus, one of the tightest finishes of the tournament.

🏅 4th Place
Junior Rocolo secured 4th place with 13.5 points.
His hopes rested on Sibusiso Dube defeating three players ranked above him after Round 13, but those hopes were crushed when Chidela and Asemahle defeated Sibusiso and Inam Phakathi’s draw against Sibusiso ultimately sealed Junior Rocolo’s Top 4 finish.

👏 What a tournament. What a battle. What an opening to 2026.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

TOP 10 (of 18) of DUNOON CHESS TOURNAMENT:The Opening
Standings after Round 13 of 17

Pumelela Faku sits comfortably in 1st place, maintaining a perfect 13-game winning streak.

The battle for 2nd place is heating up, with Asemahle Skeyi, Inam Phakathi, Chidela Amara Titus, Junior Rocolo, and Sibusiso Dube all in contention.

Junior Rocolo’s hopes for 2nd place hinge on Sibusiso Dube defeating the three players ranked above him, Asemahle Skeyi, Inam Phakathi, and Amara Chidela Titus while Junior wins all of his remaining games.

The pressure is firmly on Sibusiso Dube, as his remaining opponents with 10 points each are all hungry for 2nd place. If he manages to win all three of these crucial matchups, he MIGHT secure 3rd place, provided Junior Rocolo wins his remaining games and provided that his opponents with 10 points each lose every game they play.

Beyond the rankings, the Round-Robin format continues to deliver intense drama, laughter, and strong bonding among all 18 players. ♟️🔥🔥🔥

📅 Four games remain, to be played tomorrow (08 January 2026), which will finally decide who claims the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th spots.

This friendly tournament is designed to sharpen skills, build confidence, and prepare players, especially juniors, for official competitive play. 💪🏿🔥

🔒 Only for Dunoon residents

For more information:
Sibusiso Dube – 068 220 6936

♟️ Your year begins with your first move.

🏆ASONWABISE BAMBELO🏆 won the Round-Robin Friendly Chess Tournament at the Dunoon Public Library, held on 29 & 30 December 2025 and 02 & 05 January 2026.

The Dunoon Chess Club regularly hosts friendly tournaments to help players, especially junior players become familiar with tournament rules, discipline, and the pressure of competitive play, preparing them for official chess tournaments.

Inam Phakathi, with black pieces crushed, Sithande Nyangiwe’s hopes of holding onto 1st place, as Asonwabise Bambelo stormed back to reclaim the lead after Round 13.

🏆 Current Standings – Round-Robin Friendly Tournament
📍 Dunoon Public Library

Sithande Nyangiwe climbed into 1st place after a decisive checkmate in Round 9/15, ending Asonwabise Bambelo’s impressive winning streak.

With five rounds still to be played, the battle is far from over:
♟️ Sithande fights to defend his lead,
♟️ Asonwabise aims to reclaim the top spot.

🔥 The tension rises as every move now counts.

The Friendly Tournament continues on Monday, 05 January 2026. ✨♟️

On 10th of December 8 Dunoon chess players participated in a Four Seasons Summer Slam 2025 Open Section at the Rylands Civic Centre.

Amara Chidela Titus secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 1041.

Thubalakhe Matomela secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 1022.

Sibusiso Dube secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 1020.

Ayabukwa Sondlo secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 950.

Aphakama Sondlo secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 871.

Sithande Nyangiwe secured 2/6 points with a perfomance rating of 847.

Inathi Masola secured 1/6 points with a perfomance rating of 358.

ASONWABISE BAMBELO from Sinenjongo High School won the DUNOON CHESS TOURNAMENT 2025, securing a perfect score of 5 out of 5 points with a perfomance rating of 1063.

What a PERFECT PERFOMANCE, Congratulations Champ. ✨️❤️🤝🏿

Pumelela Faku from Sinenjongo High School finished on 2nd Place in a Dunoon Chess Tournament with 4 out of 5 points and a performance rating of 1032.

Amara Chidela Titus, from Vissershok Primary School, finished in 3rd place at the Dunoon Chess Tournament, scoring 4 out of 5 points with a performance rating of 1030.

In recognition of her outstanding performance, Amara was awarded the BEST UNDER 12 PLAYER and BEST FEMALE of the Tournament.