Eswatini Chess Federation
Where Eswatini Plays Chess
The home of competitive chess in Eswatini — national tournaments, live ratings, clubs and champions.
Upcoming Events
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July 28, 2026 - August 21, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Trojan Horse Chess Open 2026 |
♞ 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 |
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Read more →Past Events
| Date/Time | Event |
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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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