Interview with Noah Ramoorthy: KZN Rising Chess Star

In this interview, Noah talks about his chess journey, favourite moments, and why he loves the game.

interviewErick TakawiraFebruary 10, 2026interview

Call for Support to Fund Her Move: The Road to SAJCCC

Our goal: To remove financial barriers and give 18 talented young girls from underprivileged communities the opportunity to compete at the SAJCCC

event, charityErick TakawiraFebruary 6, 2026donation, charity, community, Competitive Chess

Local Talent Recognised Internationally

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.

news, awardsErick TakawiraFebruary 5, 2026FIDE

The Gift of Chess Appoints Erick Takawira as Global Director of Development

Erick Takawira has been named Global Director of Development for The Gift of Chess.

newsErick TakawiraFebruary 3, 2026The Gift of Chess

David vs Goliath: Chess Edition

The games in this post tell the stories of lesser-known opponents who outplayed the giants: Kasparov, Anand, and Kramnik.

learningErick TakawiraJanuary 30, 2026Competitive Chess, chess masters, famous games

Erick Takawira Interviewed on Spotted on Florida Road

pressErick TakawiraJanuary 18, 2026press

Puzzle of the Day

learningErick TakawiraJanuary 16, 2026puzzleComment

KZN Teams Win Big at Mzansi! ♟️

KZN Teams Win Big at Mzansi!

news, awardsErick TakawiraJanuary 12, 2026Competitive Chess

KZN Chess Academy and Indian Chess School (Mumbai) join hands!

KZN Chess Academy partners with Indian Chess School (Mumbai)

learning, newsErick TakawiraJanuary 8, 2026partnership, education

KZN shines the brightest at SA Open!

2025 South Africa Chess Open Championships proved to be a good hunting ground for KZN players!

eventErick TakawiraJuly 29, 2025Competitive Chess

Weilun is Africa's No 2

Weilun Yan proudly secured the silver medal at the Under 17 2025 African Schools Individual Chess Championship.

news, awardsErick TakawiraJune 28, 2025chess championship, Competitive Chess

KZN Chess Awards 2025

The KZN Chess Association has announced that the inaugural KZN Chess Awards will be held at Arboretum Primary School, Richards Bay, on the 23rd of August 2025.

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