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.
Top Teams
| Rank | Team | Location | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nhlangano Chess Club | Nhlangano | 56.5 |
| 2 | Manzini A Chess Club | Manzini | 52.0 |
| 3 | Uneswa Chess Club | Kwaluseni | 50.5 |
| 4 | Manzini B Chess Club | Manzini | 48.0 |
| 5 | Mbabane Chess Club | Mbabane | 45.5 |
| 6 | Hhohho Chess Club | Hhohho | 42.0 |
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
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 19, 2026Xaba Wenziwe wins the U20 Open — can she repeat at the Trojan Horse Open?
Xaba Wenziwe earned her first National Championship title in the U20 Open section.
Read more →Jul 12, 2026Eswatini brings the fire to the Mozambique Open
A masterclass weekend for Eswatini Chess in Mozambique — rating points, hardware and pride.
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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