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 running Friday to Sunday, with four sections. Tournament Director Vuyo Nxumalo said finer details such as the registration platform and venue are still being finalised, and that registration will …
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Mozambique’s CM Napoleao Lourenco emerged as Open Section champion at the Eswatini Trojan Horse International Chess Open, dropping only half a point across the two-day tournament (July 25-26, 2026) in the capital. The decisive moment came in round five when he defeated South Africa’s CM Keith Khumalo, who had led for much of the tournament. …
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Xaba Wenziwe earned her first National Championship title in the U20 Open section.
The Trojan Horse Chess Club first launched its International Chess Open last year, drawing more than 65 players from across the region including Mozambique. According to the organisers, that triumphant debut was made possible through the club’s vision and regional support. This year organisers are raising the bar with a larger prize fund and tougher …
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A masterclass weekend for Eswatini Chess in Mozambique — rating points, hardware and pride.
The 11-year-old, fresh from silver at the Junior Nationals, takes bronze on international soil.
