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SA Open 2017
The SA Open will be taking place at Glenwood High in Durban from 14-22 July 2017. SA Open Website Brochure
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USSA Chess 2017
Some of the Maties Chess players took part in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Games during the holidays. Congratulations to Michelle Fisher who won the Girls Section and to Stefan du Toit who won the Blitz, and placed 4th in the Open. Caleb Samuel also did very well, ending in the Top 10 in…
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2017 Commonwealth Chess in India
4 Stellenbosch Schools Chess players took part in the Commonwealth Chess Championship in New Delhi this past week – Alexander van der Merwe, Ilse Brugman, Karla Brugman and Lisa Brugman. Photo from FB (unfortunately I did not note which Chess Group it was from) For more you can have a look at Chessbase India and Dr Lyndon Bouah’s…
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Simamnkele shines at Stellenberg
Simamnkele Hemani from Stelenbosch took part in the A-Section of the Stellenberg Youth Chess Championships from 30 June – 1 July 2017. He placed 9th with 4/6. Very well done! For the full results of the Tournament: A-Section B-Section C-Section D-Section
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Stellenbosh Chess Club is gearing up for this year’s CWP League
The annual League will be kicking off early in the new term. Stellenbosch Chess Club Teams will be able to show their colors with these brand new Club caps. Should you wish to order a cap, please send an email to chessstellenbosch@gmail.com. For all League related Club questions, please contact: uw2@sun.ac.za or fgeyser@npa.gov.za.
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Condolences: Mr Eldo Smart
The following message was sent to Chess SA by Stellenbosch Chess Club: “CONDOLENCES: MR ELDO SMART On 9 June 2017, after a stormy week in the Western Cape, we all woke up to the sad news that Mr Eldo Smart, the President of SA Chess, passed away the previous day. It was as if nature wanted…
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Afrika Chess Club Open
The Afrika Chess club hosted their Open at Ihlumelo High School in Mbekweni on the 10th of June 2016. Due to the inclement weather (cold and rain, for which we are all thankful), the organizers decided to have the junior players play all 7 their rounds on the Saturday. The Open Section was won by…
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Central Top Schools Trials 2017
Central Primary Schools held their Top Schools Trials on 3 June 2017 at Hillcrest Primary in Wellington. Congratulations to Idas Valley Primary who had winning teams in the U9, U11 and U13 Mix categories! The following teams will go through to the Cape Winelands Top Schools Trials at the beginning of next term: U9 Mix…
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Western Cape Schools Individual Chess Championships U7-U11 & U20
This past weekend finally saw the Championships taking place in Newlands, after much uncertainty. Congratulations to all the participants – and the medal winners in the follow age groups: Under 13 Boys Under 13 Girls Under 15 Boys Under 15 Girls Under 18 Boys Under 18 Girls Here are some pictures of the medal winners –…
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Western Cape Schools Individual Chess Championships U13-U18
This weekend of 12-14 May 2017 finally saw the Championships taking place in Newlands, after much uncertainty. Congratulations to all the participants – and the medal winners in the follow age groups: Under 13 Boys Under 13 Girls Under 15 Boys Under 15 Girls Under 18 Boys Under 18 Girls Here are some pictures of the…
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