The second "Mandela 67 Minutes Chess Challenge" will take place on the weekend of 25th/26th July 2015 at Addington Primary School in Durban. The time control is of course 67 minutes per player for each game. Here is the Mandela 67 flyer and entry form.
uShaka Marine World has agreed to sponsor us with seven Platinum passes, which will entitle the lucky winners to FREE entry into Sea World and Wet 'n Wild for one year.
For more information, contact Sandile Xulu (cell number 082 455 4730).
Friday 3 July 2015
Monday 29 June 2015
2nd ECA Grand Prix results
The second Ethekwini Grand Prix tournament took place at Northwood High School from 27th to 29th June 2015. A total of 177 players took part in 8 rounds of standard rated chess over the 3 days.
These are the final results after 8 rounds for:
under 08 group,
under 10 group,
under 12 group,
under 14 group,
under 16 group,
under 18 group,
under 20 group.
These are the GPX standings after 2 events.
Archana Datharam was joint 1st in under 8 section |
Her sister Aarti Datharam won all her games in the under 10's |
Kiaren Naidoo tied for 2nd place in the under 12's |
Naseem Essa was a convincing winner in the under 14's |
Thirushan Pather (under 16) |
Yadhav Noubouth (under 16) |
These are the final results after 8 rounds for:
under 08 group,
under 10 group,
under 12 group,
under 14 group,
under 16 group,
under 18 group,
under 20 group.
These are the GPX standings after 2 events.
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Thursday 25 June 2015
Zuma Foundation in Ilembe
JACOB G ZUMA FOUNDATION – CHESS IN SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015
On
Saturday 27 June 2015, the Foundation will be hosting
its very first annual schools chess tournament, the
‘JACOB G ZUMA FOUNDATION - CHESS IN SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIP 2015’.
The tournament takes place at Umhlali Preparatory School in the area
of KwaDukuza (Stanger) from 09h00-16h30.
The
Jacob G Zuma Foundation, under the stewardship of its Patron - the
President of the Republic of South Africa, continues to make a
difference where it matters most - in the field of education and
training of our future leaders from the ranks of underprivileged
children. Encouraged by the JZ CHESS OPEN success which takes place
in December that dates back to 2009, the Foundation has formalized
the program called ‘CHESS
IN SCHOOLS’
launched in May 2014 and endorsed by the KZN Department of Education.
The program is piloted in 20 schools in the district of Ilembe.
Since
the program began we have trained more than 100 educators. The
Foundation has not only trained educators but it has also dedicated a
full-time chess coach who visits the schools and trains pupils as
well. The President, in his capacity as patron, has been involved in
promoting the game of chess encouraging government and private sector
to invest in chess as an intervention to education. “The benefits
of chess are well documented around the world, we are proud to be at
the forefront of introducing and popularizing chess not only as a
sport code but as the tool to unblock the potential of the young
intellectuals and shaping the future of South Africa” said Mr
Sandile Xulu who is the Foundation’s chess coach.
200
pupils from previously disadvantaged communities will have the
opportunity to represent their schools in the championship
tournament; each school will be represented by 10 players, 5 girls
and 5 boys, while more than 50 educators do battle for a gold medal of
the best chess educator. The event is expected to host about 300
players. High ranking officials from Provincial government, MEC of
Education and HOD as well as district officials are expected to
attend the event.
The
details of the event are as follows:
Date:
27 June 2015 Time:
09h00-16h30
Venue:
Umhlali Preparatory School - KwaDukuza
For more information contact Sandile Xulu (Chess Coordinator), cell 082 455 4730.
Monday 22 June 2015
Zululand district photos
Eugene Barnard reports from Vryheid that the "Zululand Chess Association held its first tournament on 16th June 2015 at Pionier High School. The tournament was a huge success with 107 players from Vryheid and its surrounding areas competing. We as the Zululand Chess Association would like to thank every player for competing and showing us that the game of chess will always be played. We would like to see all schools in Zululand giving the opportunity to all scholars to play chess. Research shows, there is a strong correlation between learning to play chess and academic achievement."
Here is a selection of photos from the tournament:
Here is a selection of photos from the tournament:
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Sunday 21 June 2015
Umzinyathi district photos
Jabulani Mthembu reports that chess is alive in the Umzinyathi (Dundee) district! The Umzinyathi Chess Association organized a successful
chess tournament on 16th June 2015. The tournament was divided into an open and a closed category. Here are some photos from this event:
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Wednesday 3 June 2015
Youth Day chess events
We are delighted to announce that Zululand district will be holding a tournament in Vryheid on 16th June 2015. It will be a 7-round rapid event. Here is a copy of the entry form. For more details contact Nathi Masuku (073 134 1821) or Eugene Barnard (078 453 4923).
Update: Umzinyathi district is also holding a tournament on Youth Day.
Update: Umzinyathi district is also holding a tournament on Youth Day.
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Saturday 30 May 2015
Ethekwini AGM announced
Ethekwini Chess Association has announced that their 2015 AGM will take place at 10 am on 27th June 2015 at Northwood Boys High School. The 2nd Ethekwini Youth Grand Prix is being held on the same day at the same venue.
Here is the notice and agenda for the ECA meeting.
Here is the notice and agenda for the ECA meeting.
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Monday 25 May 2015
1st ECA Grand Prix results
The first Ethekwini Grand Prix tournament took place at Berea Primary School on 23rd and 24th May 2015. A total of 144 players took part in 7 rounds of 60/60 chess. Sorry, no photos!
Here are the final results for each age group:
under 08 group,
under 10 group,
under 12 group,
under 14 group,
under 16 group,
under 18 group,
under 20 group.
Here is a copy of the ECA Selection Policy which explains the grand prix points system. For more information contact Divesh Sookdeo.
Lastly, here is the 2nd Grand Prix entry form. This event is to be held from 27th to 29th June at Northwood High School.
Here are the final results for each age group:
under 08 group,
under 10 group,
under 12 group,
under 14 group,
under 16 group,
under 18 group,
under 20 group.
Here is a copy of the ECA Selection Policy which explains the grand prix points system. For more information contact Divesh Sookdeo.
Lastly, here is the 2nd Grand Prix entry form. This event is to be held from 27th to 29th June at Northwood High School.
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Thursday 21 May 2015
Uthungulu Youth Trials
The Uthungulu Youth Trials attracted 156 players and took place on 16th and 17th May 2015. All the players fitted quite comfortably in the main hall at Hoerskool Richardsbaai.
The ages of the players varied from 7 years old to 19 years old. The largest number of competitors was in the under 14 group, which had 54 players. The selections committee decided to send 2 teams to Nationals from this age group. Here is a photo of two of the under 14 competitors:
Chairperson Lisa Griffiths was delighted with the new floating trophies, which were sponsored by some of the parents. The top 3 received a miniature, places 4 to 10 received medals, and the winners will have their names placed onto the floating trophies.
Here are the final results after round 7 for each age group:
under 12 results,
under 14 results,
under 16 results,
under 20 results.
For more information, please contact Lisa Griffiths.
The playing hall at Hoerskool Richardsbaai (arbiter in the corner) |
Stacey Stewart vs Bayanda Ndlovu (under 14 section) |
Lisa Griffiths showing one of the magnificent floating trophies |
Chairperson Lisa Griffiths was delighted with the new floating trophies, which were sponsored by some of the parents. The top 3 received a miniature, places 4 to 10 received medals, and the winners will have their names placed onto the floating trophies.
Top under 20 players Siyanda Khumalo (trophy winner) and Lungelo Mthembu |
under 12 results,
under 14 results,
under 16 results,
under 20 results.
For more information, please contact Lisa Griffiths.
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