Mzansi Chess Academy

11/10/2026

09/10/2026

🎉 CHAMPIONS IN THE MAKING! JOZI’S FINEST ARE READY TO MAKE THEIR MOVE! ♟️🔥

A HUGE congratulations to over 70 incredible players from Mzansi Chess Academy who have officially qualified for the Gauteng Inter-Region Chess Championships! 🏆✨

Earning your regional colours and the honour of representing Johannesburg Metro is no small achievement. It takes discipline, dedication, countless hours of preparation, resilience — and a genuine passion for the game. ♟️💪

You’ve put in the work. Now it’s time to step up and shine! 🌟

The entire Mzansi Chess Academy family is incredibly proud of every one of you. You represent the determination, excellence and spirit that make our MCA community so special. 👑

📅 9–10 January 2027
📍 Heartfelt Arena, Pretoria

To all our qualified players: trust your preparation, play with courage, enjoy the experience and give it your all! 🔥

Go show Gauteng what Johannesburg Metro is made of! 💪♟️🏆

❤️ Leave a message of congratulations and support for our chess stars in the comments! 👇🎉

09/10/2026

🔥♟️ SUNDAY TOURNAMENT IS BACK! ♟️🔥

The board is set, the clock is ticking, and the battle is on! 😎

Join us this Sunday for the next Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Tournament!

📅 Sunday, 11 October
⏰ 17:00
💻 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/QlehVBF3
⚡ 3+3 Blitz

Fast games. Quick decisions. Sharp tactics. 🧠⚔️
Whether you're looking to test your skills, gain tournament experience, or simply enjoy some competitive chess — this one is for you!

🇿🇦 See you on the board at 17:00!

08/10/2026

♟️🎉 GET READY FOR THE MZANSI CHESS ACADEMY YEAR-END RAPID 2026! 🏆🔥

It’s time to end the chess year in style! 🥳♟️

Calling ALL junior chess players! Come join us for a fun-filled day of competitive chess, lucky draws, exciting prizes and plenty of opportunities to test your skills against fellow young chess players. 🎁✨

🏆 YEAR-END RAPID 2026

📅 31 October 2026
⏰ Start time: 08:00
📍 The Bridge School, Lonehill
♟️ 5 Rounds | 25/25 min + 10 sec increment
🇿🇦 Chess SA Rated

🎁 Lucky draws & fun prizes!

Whether you're a seasoned tournament player or simply love the game, this is the perfect way to celebrate a year of chess and finish strong! 💚

📲 Registration: https://chesshub.org.za/events/mca-year-end-rapid-2026/

Bring your best moves, and let’s make the MCA Year-End Rapid 2026 one to remember! 🔥♟️🏆

07/10/2026

🏆 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MCA STARS! ♟️🔥

We are incredibly proud to announce that over 30 talented players from Mzansi Chess Academy have qualified for the prestigious Gauteng Closed Chess Championships! 🎉👏

This is a massive achievement and a true reflection of the dedication, determination and hard work our young champions put into their chess every single day. 👑✨

📅 Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 Venue: St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls, Kruger Street, Boksburg

Now, they get to step onto the board and battle against the very best players in Gauteng, with an even bigger goal in sight: earning a place at the Mzansi Youth Championship in Bloemfontein this December! 🇿🇦♟️

To all our MCA players competing — play with confidence, stay focused, enjoy the game and give it everything you've got! 💪🔥

We are so proud of every single one of you. Go show them what Mzansi Chess Academy is made of! ♟️👊

Drop a message of encouragement for our MCA team in the comments! 👇💬

02/10/2026

🔥♟️ SUNDAY TOURNAMENT IS ON! ♟️🔥

Ready to put your chess skills to the test? Join us this Sunday for the Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Tournament! 🏆

📅 Sunday, 4 October
⏰ 17:00
💻 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/2HBZRcUB
⚡ 5+0 Blitz

Bring your speed, sharpen your tactics and battle it out against fellow chess players from across the academy! 🇿🇦♟️

Are you ready for the challenge? 🔥

See you on the board at 17:00!

29/09/2026

🌸♟️ SPRING FLOWER BIRTHDAY RAPID – PHOTO DROP! ♟️🌸

What a wonderful day of chess, smiles and spring vibes! 💐♟️

The Spring Flower Birthday Rapid brought together players of all ages for a fantastic celebration filled with exciting games, fierce battles and plenty of memorable moments. 🎉

📸 The photos are here!

Spot yourself, your friends, your teammates or your favourite chess moments and tag them below! 👇😁

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special. 🌸💚

Chess, community and a whole lot of spring spirit! ♟️🌷

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

♟️ JMC LEAGUE – DAY 2! ♟️

Day 2 of the JMC League was underway yesterday at Wanderers Chess Club! 🎉

It was another fun-filled day of great chess, tough battles and plenty of excitement as our players took to the boards. ♟️🔥

And we’re loving every moment of the competition! 😁

💚 MCA leading the way! 💪♟️

Well done to all our players who represented Mzansi Chess Academy — keep pushing, keep learning and keep fighting for every point!

Shaping champions on and off the board. 🏆

25/09/2026

♟️🔥 SUNDAY TOURNAMENT — 27 SEPTEMBER! 🔥♟️

The battles continue! Get ready for another Mzansi Chess Academy Sunday Tournament and put your blitz skills to the test. ⚔️

📅 Sunday, 27 September
⏰ 17:00
🌐 Lichess Online Event: https://lichess.org/tournament/YFyQhtqh
⚡ 3+3 Blitz
💰 R200 PRIZE MONEY!

Fast games. Quick decisions. Sharp tactics. One mistake can change everything! 😈♟️

🏆 Join the tournament for your chance to win R200 in prize money!

Bring your best game, challenge the MCA community and let’s see who can dominate the board! 🔥

Who’s ready for the blitz battle? 👀

🇿🇦 Mzansi Chess Academy — Building stronger players, one game at a time.