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OCF Open 9 April 2022

  • Posted on April 9, 2022

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Hermanus Chess Club
Kleinmond Chess Club
Caledon Chess Club
Swellendam Chess Club
Zwelihle Chess Club
Barrydale Chess Club
Hermanus Chess Club

The Hermanus Chess Club was founded in 2016 and has been growing ever since.   Click here to visit our website.

Kleinmond Chess Club

Kleinmond chess club started in 2006, visit our Facebook page for latest news and updates.  Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Caledon Chess Club

Every child is unique, We have trainers that goes the extra mile to ensure your child is never left behind. Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Swellendam Chess Club

On Tuesday, 7 May the SWELLENDAM CHESS CLUB was born. We are so proud to have accomplished this,  Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Zwelihle Chess Club

We want the best for all our players, Our goal is to meet your child’s potential and help them grow in the Overberg area.  Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Barrydale Chess Club

Newly formed chess club in Barrydale.  Please visit our Facebook page for the latest tournaments and community events in Barrydale.  Click here to visit our Facebook page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to become a Overberg Chess Federation Member?

You can Email Overberg Chess Federation aldopekeur@gmail.com

Does chess improve academic performance?

Chess brings out latent abilities that have not been reached by traditional educational means. It promotes logical thinking, instills a sense of self‑confidence and self‑worth, and improves communication and pattern recognition skills

How do I become a better chess player?
  1. Know The Rules.
  2. Play Lots Of Games.
  3. Learn From Your Games.
  4. Practice With Chess Puzzles.
  5. Study Basic Endgames.
  6. Don’t Waste Time Memorizing Openings.
  7. Double-Check Your Moves.
Chess and ADHD

In a 2016 study involving 100 school-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, researchers included regular chess playing in a multi-faceted treatment approach.  Learning chess and learning its rules will increase the concentration of students with ADHD who have an average IQ.

How can I get my school involved in Chess?

by contacting the Overberg Schools Chess President calton7555@gmail.com

In which country did chess originate?

The earliest form of the game that’s now called chess can be dated back to India in the sixth century. Like the modern game, this predecessor, called chaturanga (or catur) was played on an 8×8 grid and featured pieces generally similar to those of modern chess.

what is the highest title a chess player can earn?

he other alternatives are not real chess titles. Grandmaster (abbreviated GM) is a title that players can earn and which they carry for life. The grandmaster title was awarded for the first time in 1950 to 27 players. Since then, the requirements to achieve the highest chess title have changed tremendously.

How can we see what events are available in the Western Cape Region?

You can visit our Calendar page for upcoming events in the Western Cape.

What is the difference between school and federation chess?

There really is no deference, we believe the kids play the better they became, so all chess tournaments is important especially for selection purposes like the South Africa Junior Chess Championship.

Does Chess form part of Sport or Culture?

The Overberg Chess Federation is hard at work to make chess a sport in the Overberg Schools. We we also busy with couching and abettor structures.

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