12/05/2026
♟️ FIDE Social Chess Covers the Chess for Hope Project
Read more: https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/fide-social-chess-covers-the-chess-for-hope-project
We develop young minds. KZN is South Africa's premier chess academy, conveniently located in Durban North, South Africa.
12/05/2026
♟️ FIDE Social Chess Covers the Chess for Hope Project
Read more: https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/fide-social-chess-covers-the-chess-for-hope-project
10/02/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/interview-with-noah-ramoorthy-kzn-rising-chess-star
Interview with Noah Ramoorthy: KZN Rising Chess Star — KZN Chess Academy Small in age but big on strategy, Noah Ramoorthy proudly represented KwaZulu-Natal in the Under-10 section at the Mzansi Interprovincial Championships.
06/02/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/call-for-support-to-fund-her-move-the-road-to-sajccc
Call for Support to Fund Her Move: The Road to SAJCCC — KZN Chess Academy Call for Support to Fund Her Move: The Road to SAJCCC - Our goal is to remove financial barriers and give 18 talented young girls from underprivileged communities the opportunity to compete at the SAJCCC—an opportunity they have earned through dedication and hard work.
06/02/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/local-talent-recognised-internationally
Michael Schwartz and Kajol Naidoo selected for the FIDE Al Ain AMCG Chess Academy Program — KZN Chess Academy The KZN Chess Academy is proud to announce that Michael Schwartz and Kajol Naidoo have been selected for the FIDE Al Ain AMCG Chess Academy Program.
03/02/2026
Erick Takawira has been named Global Director of Development for The Gift of Chess — KZN Chess Academy As Director of Development, Erick will focus on building partnerships, creating opportunities, and leading programs that harness chess to inspire learning, growth, and positive change in communities around the world.
30/01/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/david-vs-goliath-chess-edition
David vs Goliath: Chess Edition — KZN Chess Academy The chess games below tell the stories of lesser-known opponents who outplayed the chess giants: Kasparov, Anand, and Kramnik.
18/01/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/erick-takawira-interviewed-on-spotted-on-florida-road
Erick Takawira Interviewed on Spotted on Florida Road — KZN Chess Academy Erick Takawira discusses the mission and goals of KZN Chess Academy within the KwaZulu Natal communities.
16/01/2026
https://www.kznchessacademy.org/news/puzzle-of-the-day
Chess Puzzle of the Day — KZN Chess Academy White to move
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