Birch Acres Chess Club

♟️ 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗝𝗔𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 ♟️

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗸𝘀

Candidate for Vice President – Africa Chess Confederation (ACC)

Experience • Integrity • Development • Unity

Chess South Africa proudly stands behind 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗸𝘀 as a candidate for 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 of the 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗔𝗖𝗖) under 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮.

With a proven record of leadership, commitment and service to the chess community, President Lewaks represents a new chapter of strong governance, inclusive growth and greater opportunities for chess across Africa.

His vision is built on:

♟️ Strengthening African Chess Federations
♟️ Developing young chess talent and future champions
♟️ Promoting good governance and transparency
♟️ Creating opportunities for players, coaches and officials
♟️ Building a united African chess family

A stronger Africa needs 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.
A stronger chess future needs 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

🗳️ Vote President Andre Lewaks
ACC Vice President Candidate

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝗹𝗮 – Building Africa Through Chess

One Africa. One Chess Family. One Stronger Future.

Registrations are Open
Register now on the link below

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WestRand1/_2026WRWomensDayOpen

🇿🇦 IM Caleb Levitan finished as Africa’s highest-placed Junior (U20) at the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Jwaneng, Botswana. A superb performance against the continent’s strongest players sees Caleb finish as the leading player under the age of 20 in Africa’s premier individual championship. ♟️

🇿🇦 Congratulations to GM Kenny Solomon – 2026 African Individual Blitz Champion! ♟️🏆

Chess South Africa proudly congratulates Grandmaster Kenny Solomon on winning the Blitz Championship at the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Jwaneng, Botswana.

Kenny produced a superb performance, scoring an outstanding 8/9 to finish clear first ahead of a strong international field.

We are incredibly proud of you! 🇿🇦👏

📸 Photo credit: David Llada

16 June 2026

For the first time in History on the Rooks Section a Lady won🤯🤩.
Meet Faith. M who came first place with 4.5 points.

Who can dethrone this Queen?
Come make History with us on our Tournaments

Happy 57th Birthday to Susan Polgar, the 8th Women’s World Champion! 🎉🎂

Former Women's World No. 1 at just 15, multiple-time Olympiad medalist, and the third woman ever to earn the Grandmaster title!

Her contributions to chess continue to shape the game and inspire players around the world 🌍

📸: http://susanpolgar.com/photos