Compete & Excel

Chess Tournaments and Events in Cape Town

FIDE & CHESSA rated tournaments, workshops, and masterclasses. Register online for upcoming events or browse results from completed competitions.

Regular Club Sessions: The club normally meets Saturdays from 14:00–17:00. Members will be notified of any schedule changes.

November Monthly Rapid — chess tournament in Durbanville, Cape Town
tournamentIn 1 weeksRegistration Open

November Monthly Rapid

Grand Prix Event 11 (Final) - Final Grand Prix decider.

Entry feeR100

Nov 21, 2026

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Curro Durbanville Primary
Rapid
Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival Chess Championships (South) — chess championship in Wellington
championshipIn 3 weeksRegistration Open

Six Gun Grill Summer Sport Festival Chess Championships (South)

Registration for Curro Durbanville learners. Team Rapid on Friday 4 December and Individual Rapid on Saturday 5 December, both 15+10. Fees: R220 for one day or R400 for both days, including a R20 African Chess Lounge administration fee. Please register by Friday 20 November. Pay by EFT after you submit the form.

Entry feeR220

Dec 4 - Dec 5, 2026

Friday: Team Rapid. Saturday: Individual Rapid.
Hugenote Hoërskool, Wellington
15+10

Sections

  • Under 11Born 2016 or laterFREE
  • Under 13Born 2014 or 2015FREE
  • Under 15Born 2012 or 2013FREE
  • Under 18Born 2009, 2010 or 2011FREE
Recognition & Reset Day — chess community in Durbanville, Cape Town
communityIn 3 weeksRegistration Open

Recognition & Reset Day

Awards ceremony celebrating Grand Prix Champion, Festival Champion, Young Minds Champion, and strategic reset for the new season.

Entry feeFREE

Dec 5, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Curro Durbanville Primary