Eswatini Chess Federation
Where Eswatini Plays Chess
The home of competitive chess in Eswatini — national tournaments, live ratings, clubs and champions.
Upcoming Events
| Date/Time | Event |
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September 4, 2026 - September 6, 2026 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Eswatini Chess Open 2026 — 7th Edition |
♞ 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 |
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| 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 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 →Aug 8, 2026Eswatini announces 2026 Chess Olympiad teams
Eswatini is heading to the 2026 Chess Olympiad — Open and Women's teams announced.
Read more →Jul 31, 2026Eswatini Chess Open returns with E35k prize pool
The Eswatini Chess Federation has announced that the Eswatini Chess Open — absent from last year's calendar — will return in September as a three-day event…
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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