Krugersdorp Chess Club

16/10/2026

13/10/2026

TO OUR KRUGERSDORP KINGS & QUEENS...

Today, we want you to know just how incredibly proud we are of each and every one of you.

On Saturday, 17 October 2026, eight of our very own Krugersdorp Chess Club players will take their seats at the Gauteng Closed Chess Championships, proudly representing the West Rand.

For some, this may be another step in their chess journey...
For others, it may be their first experience competing on a stage of this magnitude. But for every single one of you, it is an achievement worth celebrating.

Our club has only just celebrated its first birthday, and to see eight of our young players reach this milestone fills us with an enormous sense of pride and gratitude.

We truly thank God for this blessing and for how far each of you has come.

To our eight special players...

We have watched you learn, grow, make mistakes, overcome challenges and keep coming back to the chessboard. We have seen your excitement after a victory and your disappointment after a difficult game...and through it all, we have seen something far more important than results; your love for chess, your courage and your willingness to keep improving.

That is what makes us proud.

When you sit down at the board on Saturday, please remember this:
- You do not have to win every game to make us proud. You already have.
- Give your best, believe in yourselves, respect your opponents and enjoy the experience.
- Every move you make, every challenge you face and every lesson you learn will help shape the players and people you are becoming.

We pray that God will give you calm minds, confidence, wisdom and joy as you compete. May He guide you, strengthen you and remind you that your value is not only in results, but in who you are and how you carry yourselves.

To our wonderful parents and families, thank you.

Behind every young chess player is someone who makes the time, drives the kilometres, offers encouragement after a loss and celebrates even the smallest victories. Your love and support are part of this achievement too.

As a club, we may still be young, but moments like these remind us why we started Krugersdorp Chess Club in the first place; to create a place where players feel welcome, friendships are formed, confidence is built and young people are given the opportunity to discover just how much they are capable of achieving.

To our Kings and Queens, wherever your chess journey takes you, always remember that you have a chess family cheering you on, believing in you and praying for you.

Go and enjoy your moment. Play your hearts out, make beautiful memories and know that, with God’s grace, we are behind you every step of the way.

We could not be prouder of you.
Eight players. One chess family. A very proud club.

With pride and warmest wishes,
Krugersdorp Chess Club

04/10/2026

What started as an idea one year ago has grown into a chess community of 36 members and our numbers tell a pretty amazing story:

Over the past year, we haven't just built a membership, we've built a chess community. ❤️

In our first year, we have:

- Played in tournaments.
- Competed against players from across Gauteng and beyond.
- Played friendly matches and built relationships with other chess clubs.
- Held regular practice sessions.
- Held training sessions to help our players improve.
- Created opportunities for our members to play more competitive chess.
- Developed and supported our junior players.
- Hosted and participated in chess events and activities.
- Welcomed new players, families and supporters into our chess family.
- Added an additional practice day for adults and emerging players.

We've experienced wins | We've experienced losses | We've had brilliant games | terrible blunders | exciting finishes and those moments where you look at the board and think: "How on earth did I not see that?"

But every game, every tournament, every practice session and every training session has been another step forward.

And that's what makes KCC special.

Our youngest player and our oldest player can sit across the same board, play the same game, learn from one another and share the same passion.

That's the beauty of chess.

From our first members who believed in the idea, to every junior, parent, adult player, volunteer, supporter, coach and visiting player who has helped KCC grow; THANK YOU!!! 🙏

Without you, there is no club!

Today isn't just about celebrating how far we've come.
It's about looking forward to everything still to come. 🏆

More tournaments | More training | More practice | More friendlies | More juniors | More players | More friendships | More chess.

This is only Year 1. 🚀

🎂🎉 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, KRUGERSDORP CHESS CLUB! 🎉🎂

One year down and many more moves to make.

🖤💛 KCC: Building Players. Building People. Building Chess. 💛🖤

06/09/2026

CHESS COACHING WEEKEND – REGISTRATIONS OPEN!

Krugersdorp Chess Club, in partnership with uniMates Chess Club, will be hosting a special Chess Coaching Weekend for Primary School and High School players.

Date: 19 & 20 September 2026
Venue: Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp
Saturday: 08:30–12:30 | Sunday: 09:00–11:30

Club Members: R50 per person, per day
Non-Club Members: R70 per person, per day

Players can select Saturday, Sunday, or both coaching sessions when registering.

📝 Register here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../ChessCoachingIntakeFormS...

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, improve your understanding of the game, or simply become a stronger player, come and join us for a focused weekend of chess development.

Send a message to learn more

04/09/2026

Good luck to all our juniors competing in the West Rand Trials tomorrow! 🌟

We wish each of you a fantastic tournament; play your best, enjoy your games, and most importantly, have fun! 💪

*Please note:* Due to the West Rand tournament taking place tomorrow, Krugersdorp Chess Club will be closed for the day.

Thank you for your understanding, and best of luck to all our players!

30/08/2026

CHESS COACHING WEEKEND – REGISTRATIONS OPEN!

Krugersdorp Chess Club, in partnership with uniMates Chess Club, will be hosting a special *Chess Coaching Weekend* for *Primary School and High School players*.

📅 *19 & 20 September 2026*
📍 *Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp*

*Saturday:* 08:30–12:30
*Sunday:* 09:00–11:30

*Club Members:* R50 per person, per day
*Non-Club Members:* R70 per person, per day

Players can select *Saturday, Sunday, or both coaching sessions* when registering.

📝 *Register here:*
https://www.cognitoforms.com/KrugersdorpChessClub/ChessCoachingIntakeFormStudents

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, improve your understanding of the game, or simply become a stronger player, come and join us for a focused weekend of chess development. 🔥

West Rand Chess Uni-Mates Chess Club

23/08/2026

SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS TO BRANDON LENNOX!

A huge congratulations to Brandon on an outstanding Premier League performance.

What makes the achievement even more impressive is that Brandon entered the league as an unrated player and went on to produce a dominant performance against a strong field. A fantastic achievement and certainly a performance to be proud of.

Well played, Brandon, what a way to make your mark!

22/08/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING YOUR DISTRICT COLOURS!

Krugersdorp Chess Club proudly congratulates:

Grant Ninham • Edward White • Joshua White • Ruan Conradie • Caleb Ackermann

Receiving your District Colours is a fantastic achievement and reflects your hard work, commitment and dedication to chess.

We are incredibly proud to have you as part of Krugersdorp Chess Club and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and achieve even greater things.

Well done, gentlemen,wear those colours with pride! 🏆

Krugersdorp Chess Club | Proud of our players