Date/Time
Date(s) - September 4, 2026 - September 6, 2026
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Categories No Categories
The Eswatini Chess Federation invites chess players from Eswatini and the international chess community to participate in the 7th Edition of the Eswatini Chess Open. The tournament returns to the calendar with a E35,000 prize pool across four sections, and doubles as the final competitive assessment for Team Eswatini before the 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad (Uzbekistan, 15–27 September 2026).
Event Information
| Dates | 4–6 September 2026 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Venue | MVA Headquarters, Mbabane, Eswatini |
| Format | Classical Swiss System — Open & Ladies sections from Friday 4 September; Youth section on Saturday 5 September (all youth rounds begin at 8:00 AM) |
Sections & Entry Fees
| Section | Entry Fee |
|---|---|
| Open | E380 (international) · E250 (local) |
| Ladies | E200 |
| Youth Under 16 | E120 |
| Corporate Section | See registration form |
Registration
Register through the official form: https://forms.gle/gq2THEknzzfkkzeF9
Join the WhatsApp group for more information: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvtROo8rs3iAgxh3FGMqsM
Accommodation
Accommodation has been arranged at different locations around the venue with limited spaces. Prices range from E275 communal, E350 double room, E500 double room and E400 single room. Some options may have breakfast included.
Contact
WhatsApp: +268 **** 7855 — Marketing Officer
P.O. Box 489, Manzini, Eswatini
Email: swazichess@gmail.com · info@eswatinichess.com
Website: eswatinichess.com
Sponsors
FIDE · SINCE PHETELO · iF’s Lounge · MVA Fund