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HALFWAY HEROES AT SAJCCC 2025!
We’re at the halfway mark of the South African Junior Closed Chess Championships , and we couldn't be prouder of our young warriors...
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6 days ago1 min read
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Academy Weekly Update 29 March 2024
We are pleased to share this week’s highlights and results from our High Performance and Junior High Performance training programs and...
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Mar 292 min read
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Embracing mistakes: lessons from young chess players
In the competitive world of chess, mistakes are often seen as costly errors that can decide the fate of a game. Yet, when observing young...
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Mar 222 min read
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Academy Weekly Update
We are pleased to share this week’s highlights and results from our High Performance and Junior High Performance training programs. The...
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Mar 201 min read
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Welcoming IM Watu Kobese to our training program
Exciting News from the Academy! We are proud to welcome IM Watu Kobese as our newest FIDE Trainer ! IM Kobese will play a key role in...
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Mar 201 min read
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The 2025 Intellect Academy Cup
The 2025 Intellect Academy Cup International Youth Chess Festival took place in Novokuznetsk, Kuzbass, from February 12–18, 2025....
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Feb 252 min read
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Matt Shapiro: Fast, Consistent and Dominant
Success can sometimes become so routine that it is taken for granted. When a player achieves excellence year after year, their victories...
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Feb 191 min read
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Magnus Carlsen, Rules, and Responsibility: A Critical View on the World Rapid and Blitz Controversy
Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, recently made headlines for his decision to withdraw...
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Dec 28, 20244 min read
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Why focusing on the opening does not work in chess
To improve in chess, every player must adopt a systematic approach to studying and understanding the core principles that govern the...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Club Secretary Liz Weideman
We are excited to welcome Liz Weideman as the new Club Secretary for the African Chess Lounge. With her extensive administrative...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Hans, a lesson on the impact of mistakes when you are young
American chess player GM Hans Niemann has once again made headlines, this time for his surprising ascent to world rank #16 on the live...
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Aug 26, 20241 min read
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2nd Young Minds Classic
The chess community is abuzz with excitement as we gear up for the 2nd Young Minds Chess Classic 2024! Following the resounding success...
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Aug 6, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Excellence: 12 African Chess Lounge Students at the 2024 African Youth Championship
As an academy, we often don’t highlight our achievements, but we would like to share the progress our students have made. Two months ago,...
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Jun 16, 20241 min read
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Mastering Chess Evaluation: A Guide for Young Players
Introduction: As a young chess player, understanding when and how to evaluate a position is crucial for your growth and success in the...
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Jun 7, 20243 min read
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Congratulations to all the victors of the Teneo Chess Open!
This weekend's contest was a showcase of sharp minds and strategic prowess. Special applause for Liam Wernhard of Teneo School, who...
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Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Cultivating Key Behaviors in Young Chess Players
Chess, a game rich in strategy and foresight, offers more than just an intellectual challenge; it provides a unique platform for personal...
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Mar 15, 20242 min read
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A recent conversation with a mom regarding being in the Club
I recently had an enquiry from a mom and with her permission I am publishing our chat here Mum: Good afternoon, Coach Reuben. I wanted to...
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Oct 26, 20232 min read
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Understanding Development in Chess: A Perspective by Reuben Salimu
In the game of chess, a player named Aron Nimzowitsch talked about a smart way to move your pieces on the board which he called...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read
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🏆 Club Nominations for the Chess Connects Us Event 🏆
We are excited to announce our club’s nominations for the upcoming Chess Connects Us Event: Seniors: • Best Club Male: Minenhle Mncwabe...
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Sep 24, 20231 min read
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Round 11 Player Review: African Chess Lounge A's Dominant Display
Round 11 on 2023/09/09 at 09h30 African Chess Lounge A vs. Mitchells Plain A: 5 : 1 Salimu, Reuben (1869) vs. Sinden, Reginald (1539): 1...
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Sep 9, 20231 min read
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