CM Simphiwe Dlamini made history as the first-ever Eswatini player to win the Eswatini Open, topping the Open Section of the 7th edition with 5.5 points. Held from 4 to 6 September and coinciding with Eswatini’s Independence Day (Somhlolo Day) on 6 September, the championship brought chess enthusiasts from across southern Africa together in a …
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The 2026, 7th edition of the Eswatini Chess Open was officially opened on Thursday, 4 September, by the Patron of the Eswatini Chess Federation (ECF), Hon. Minister of ICT Savannah Maziya, represented at the ceremony by Mbabane Municipal Council CEO, Ms Gciniwe Fakudze. The 2026 Eswatini Chess Open — 7th edition, Mbabane The Patron was …
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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 the Patron of the Eswatini Chess Federation. Hon. Senator Savannah Maziya — Patron of the Eswatini Chess Federation This appointment marks a historic milestone for chess in the Kingdom …
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Eswatini is heading to the 2026 Chess Olympiad — Open and Women’s teams announced.
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 …
Southern Africa’s best chess minds head to Eswatini Read More »
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.
