Eswatini Chess Federation
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♞ Trojan Horse Chess Open 2026 — live now
The flagship tournament of the season is running until August 21, 2026 — 60+ players, national titles on the line.
Eswatini Clubs
| Club | Location |
|---|---|
| Nhlangano Chess Club | Nhlangano |
| Manzini A Chess Club | Manzini |
| Uneswa Chess Club | Kwaluseni |
| Manzini B Chess Club | Manzini |
| Trojan Horse Chess Club | Manzini |
| Mbabane Chess Club | Mbabane |
| Powerhouse Chess Club | |
| Hhohho Chess Club | Hhohho |
Top Players
| Rank | Name | Title | Fed | Std. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hlophe Smilo | CM | SWZ | 1876 |
| 2 | Mbongeni Mabuza | CM | SWZ | 1863 |
| 3 | Sihlongonyane Sikhanyiso | CM | SWZ | 1854 |
| 4 | Dlamini Simphiwe | CM | SWZ | 1782 |
| 5 | Ngwenya Kwanele Mangaliso | SWZ | 1777 | |
| 6 | Mtsetfwa Philani | SWZ | 1727 | |
| 7 | Fakudze Nduduzo | SWZ | 1605 | |
| 8 | Matsebula Qiniso | SWZ | 1561 | |
| 9 | Gumedze Sicalo Phathwa | SWZ | 1557 | |
| 10 | Dlamini Sinqobile | WCM | SWZ | 1550 |
Latest news
Sep 8, 2026Eswatini Open 2026 Weekend Recap: Simphiwe Dlamini Makes History
CM Simphiwe Dlamini made history as the first-ever Eswatini player to win the Eswatini Open, topping the Open Section of the 7th edition with 5.5 points.…
Read more →Sep 5, 2026Patron Declares the 2026 Eswatini Chess Open Official
The 2026, 7th edition of the Eswatini Chess Open was officially opened on Thursday, 4 September, by the Patron of the Eswatini Chess Federation (ECF), Hon.…
Read more →Sep 2, 2026Eswatini Chess Federation Welcomes Hon. Savannah Maziya as Patron
The Eswatini Chess Federation (ECF) is proud to officially announce the appointment of the Minister of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT), Honourable Senator Savannah Maziya, as…
Read more →Past Events
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May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Siyokhela Closed 2026 |
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June 5, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
2026 Eswatini Schools Chess Team Championships |
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June 30, 2026 - July 14, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
NJCC 2026 — National Junior Chess Championships |
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July 13, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
MRCA Inaugural Rapid Chess Tournament 2026 |
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July 28, 2026 - August 21, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Trojan Horse Chess Open 2026 |
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August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Mbabane Chess Open 2026 |
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