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Aug 8, 2026Eswatini announces 2026 Chess Olympiad teamsBy Eswatini Chess

Eswatini is heading to the 2026 Chess Olympiad — Open and Women's teams announced.

Jul 31, 2026Eswatini Chess Open returns with E35k prize poolBy Nimrod Hlophe

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…

Jul 27, 2026Mozambique, Lesotho stars win Eswatini Trojan Horse Chess OpenBy Nimrod Hlophe

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…

Jul 19, 2026Xaba Wenziwe wins the U20 Open — can she repeat at the Trojan Horse Open?By Eswatini Chess

Xaba Wenziwe earned her first National Championship title in the U20 Open section.

Jul 15, 2026Southern Africa’s best chess minds head to EswatiniBy Machawe Fakudze

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…

Jul 12, 2026Eswatini brings the fire to the Mozambique OpenBy Eswatini Chess

A masterclass weekend for Eswatini Chess in Mozambique — rating points, hardware and pride.

Jul 11, 2026Unathi Msibi (11) claims bronze at the Mozambique Open 2026By Eswatini Chess

The 11-year-old, fresh from silver at the Junior Nationals, takes bronze on international soil.

Jan 30, 2026Olympiad heroes face exileBy Nimrod Hlophe

The same titans who clinched a sensational bronze at the 45th Chess Olympiad two years ago now face an uncertain future, with the 46th FIDE Chess…

Dec 12, 2025Zim’s youth chess champs: Mixed fortunes for EswatiniBy Nimrod Hlophe

Eswatini is having a fair showing at the African Youth Chess Championships in Zimbabwe — a championship featuring 17 nations and over 450 youngsters, set to…

Oct 6, 2025Trojan Horse lead Unifoods Chess LeagueBy Nimrod Hlophe

The Unifoods Chess League — sponsored to the tune of E150 000 in September 2024, with the money spread over three years — saw rounds three…

Sep 2, 2025Trojan Horse Chess Open: Sikhanyiso and Sibisi excelBy Nimrod Hlophe

A few local stars stepped up and gave the visitors a run for their money at the two-day Trojan Horse Chess Club Open held at The…

Dec 12, 2020"Snow came saw and conquered MO"By tanaka

The tightly contested Mbabane Open saw the much improved Snow snatching his maiden "Open)" win. from onset , Simphiwe never tinkered till round 4 when CM Sikha…