The ultimate chess challenge for high school students born in 2005 or later.

Join the Fun!

• Do you want your child to test their chess skills, make friends and grow their mind?
• Then sign them up for our chess tournament!
• Up to 80 players ONLY, register today whilst there’s still space! 

What your child should get out of this experience: 

• Play chess in a competitive setting and stand a chance to win a medal!
• Interact with like-minded students and make friends!
• Have fun while developing their minds in the ultimate chess challenge!

Details

• Date: Saturday, 13th May 2023
• Venue: Westerford High School Hall, Rondebosch, WC 7700
• Cost: R80 for both U/18 and U/15 sections.
• Time: 9:00am Round 1 begins; 4:00pm Prize-giving
• Breaks: There are short breaks (5 – 10mins) between rounds.

Format: 

• This tournament is a ‘Swiss’ competition (approximately 6 rounds).
• This means that all players play 6 games and no-one is ‘knocked out’ of the tournament.
• The tournament is restricted to players under 13 years of age.
• The time limit is 30 minutes per player for the entire game.
• An additional 5 seconds will be added to the clock after every move.
• This tournament will not be rated by Chess South Africa.

Prizes: 

• Medals and chess books will be given for 1st Place, 2nd Place & 3rd Place in both U/18 and U/15 sections.
• Best female player wins a medal in both U/18 and U/15 sections.
• All players will be emailed a participation chess certificate from Elite Chess Academy, signed by National Chess Instructor Dione Goredema!