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| 13 Feb 2012 | Entry form for the Ekurhuleni Open
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| 12 Feb 2012 | Entry form for the Magalies Open.
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| 03 Feb 2012 | Please note that we had a venue change for the Mid-Gauteng AGM and Blou Bull Ope
Date: 4 Feb 2012
New Venue: Laerskool Swarkops, cnr Viking and Campbell Road, Valhalla
The AGM will be in the Cronje hall (It is on the first floor in the building right next to the main rugby field). The tournament will be in the school hall as normal.
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| 02 Feb 2012 | To All Mid-Gauteng Members
Thank you for all the nominations. The nominees are as follow:
| Nomenees | | | | President: | Johan van Rensburg | | | Nominated: | Jean du Randt | | Seconded: | Erik Smuts | | Hendrik Hoek | | | Nominated: | Magda Grobelaar | | Seconded: | Nicolette Moolman | | Vice President: | Vacant | | | Secretary: | Vacant | | | Finance: | Nikie Forster | | | Nominated: | Erik Smuts | | Seconded: | Jean du Randt | | IT: | Tiaan Reyneke | | | Nominated: | Anneliene Reyneke | | Seconded: | Jean du Randt | | Maketing: | Anneliene Reyneke | | | Nominated: | Tiaan Reyneke | | Seconded: | Deirdre du Randt | | Parent Rep: | Johan Smith | | | Nominated: | Tiaan Reyneke | | Seconded: | Jean du Randt |
The AGM will take place on Saturday 4th of February 2012 at Laerskool Swartkop.
The Meeting will start at 10:00
Please make a effort to attend the meeting.
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| 27 Jan 2012 | Agenda for the AGM on 4 Feb 2012 at Laerskool Swartkop
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| 23 Jan 2012 | Please note that we had a venue change for the Mid-Gauteng AGM and Blou Bull Ope
Date: 4 Feb 2012
New Venue: Laerskool Swarkops, cnr Viking and Campbell Road, Valhalla
The AGM will be in the Cronje hall (It is on the first floor in the building right next to the main rugby field). The tournament will be in the school hall as normal.
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| 23 Jan 2012 | Apologies for the omission. Thiana Pinsloo was awarded the top u/8 girls medal for her participation in the SAJCC 2011. She had the highest total score in the combined team and individual competition. She was also the board winner in the team event.
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| 23 Jan 2012 | Online Entry form for the Blue Bull Open - 4 Feb 2012
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| 16 Jan 2012 | Notice are here by given about the Mid-Gauteng Chess Union AGM.
Date: 4 Feb 2012
Place: Laerskool Swartkops
Time: 10:00
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| 13 Jan 2012 | Gauteng North Open Chess Tournament 20 Jan
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| 28 Dec 2011 | Here is a photo of Anri. Our SA champ.
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| 25 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to our new SA champ - U8 Girls - Anri Kriege
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| 18 Dec 2011 | Super Coaches
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| 18 Dec 2011 | SAJCC 2011 Team Tournament prize giving photos send in by Reint Dykema.
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| 18 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to Corra Mak with her win at the African Youth!!!! Please know that the whole of Mid-Gauteng is very proud of you.
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| 18 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to the following players for their achievements at the African Yout.
Dirk du Toit - 3rd - Candidate Master Title
Trevelyn Varden 1st - Fide Master Title
Louhan Fourie - 6th
Cora Mak 1st - Fide Master Title
CM Shade Breed - 3rd
Roland Bezuidenhoud - 2nd - Candidate Master Title
Janneman Hanekom - 3rd - Title to be confirmed
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| 17 Dec 2011 | Live display of the SAJCC 2011 Individuals.
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| 17 Dec 2011 | Live display of the SAJCC 2011 Individuals.
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| 16 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to all the Mid-Gauteng teams that participated in the Team event for the SAJCC 2011. All of you performed exceptionally.
Congrats to the following teams for winning or achieving a top 3 finish in their respective sections:
U/8 B - Silver
U/10A - Gold
U/10B - Gold
U14/A - Silver
U/16A - Gold
U/20A - Gold
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| 16 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to the following players for winning board prizes:
U/8B - Board 5 - Thiana Prinsloo
U/10C - Board 10 - Constaki Potgieter
U/10B - Board 3 - Meirin Wasserman
U/10B - Board 4 - Andre Lubbe
U/10B - Board 5 - Jamie Prinsloo
U/10B - Board 9 - Tania Scheepers
U/10A - Board 6 - Pieter Reyneke
U/10A - Board 10 - Elani Smith
U/12B - Board 2 - Rochelle Moolman
U/12B - Board 3 - Simone Grobbelaar
U/14A - Board 3 - Hendrik du Toit
U/14A - Board 9 - Antonie Gildenhuys
U/14D - Board 1 - Juliana Scheepers
U/16A - Board 2 - Franco Mak
U/16A - Board 5 - Jordan Star
U/16A - Board 6 - Jean-Pierre de la Rey
U/20A - Board 1 - Stepahn du Toit
U/20A - Board 3 - Cornelis Mulder
U/20A - Board 6 - Sashegan Naidoo
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| 16 Dec 2011 | Prize giving SAJCC 2011 - Team Event
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| 14 Dec 2011 | Intense concentration at the start of round 5. Only 2 more to go. Things are hotting up here in PE. The kids are giving it their everything.
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| 14 Dec 2011 | The lone chess player.
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| 14 Dec 2011 | Opening of round 6 at the SAJCC 2011 by Grandmaster Susan Polgar.
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| 14 Dec 2011 | Round 6 of the SAJCC 2011.
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| 14 Dec 2011 | Congratulations to the new CHESSA executives.
President: Emelia Ellapen
Vice President: Marius van Zyl
Executive Director: Hendrik du Toit
Director of Finance: Ewan Oberholzer
General Secretary: Bridgette Burger
Director of Public Relations: Michael Burke
Director of Development: Geraldine Engelman
Director of Ratings: Gunther van den Berg
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| 13 Dec 2011 | SAJCC 2011 - Day 2
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| 12 Dec 2011 | Everybody is trying to find there seats.
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| 12 Dec 2011 | Even our own Union President, Erik Smuts, has to do his part in being team manager. 
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| 12 Dec 2011 | SAJCC2011 Tournament Venue. Things are ready to start.
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| 12 Dec 2011 | Mid-Gauteng and CHESSA will once again handle the DGT boards for the SAJCC 2011. Please keep an eye on the official SAJCC 2011 website for the games.
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| 12 Dec 2011 | SAJCC 2011 being opened by FIDE President Mr Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
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| 11 Dec 2011 | All the best to all out players at the SAJCC2011. Please keep us updated of the progress. We will gladly publish any news from the event. You can send the updates to the Webmaster
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| 03 Dec 2011 | Here is a link to the London Chess Classic 2011 were Nigel Short, that was here earlier in the year for Commonwealth games, is also participating.
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| 27 Nov 2011 | Final World Youth Update after 9 Rounds:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 4.5 uit 9 | 25th | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 3.5 uit 9 | 67th | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 4 uit 9 | 82nd | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 3 uit 9 | 103rd | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 4 uit 9 | 61st | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 4.5 uit 9 | 69th | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 2.5 uit 9 | 121st | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 3.5 uit 9 | 74th |
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| 27 Nov 2011 | Entry Form for the Mid-Gauteng Closed is available. Entries close 1 Dec 2011.
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| 27 Nov 2011 | New chess new website launched. http://www.chessbuddy.co.za/
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| 25 Nov 2011 | Her are the details of the Mid-Gauteng Closed on the 2nd of Dec. Entry forms to follow:
Venue: Lyttelton Mannor
Format: 6 Round Swiss
Time Control:
Rounds 1-4: 60/60
Rounds 5-6: 90/90
When:
Round 1: Friday 2nd December 2011 at 15:30
Round 2: 15 min. after Round 1
Round 3: Saturday 3rd December 2011 at 08;00
Round 4: 15 min. after Round 3
Round 5: 15 min. after Round 4
Round 6: 15 min. after Round 5
Sections:
Section A
Rating ?= 1200
Section B
Rating ? 1200
R u/10 and younger
Section C
Only u/8’s
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| 25 Nov 2011 | World Youth Update:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 4.5 uit 7 | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 2.5 uit 7 | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 3 uit 7 | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 3 uit 7 | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 3 uit 7 | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 3 uit 7 | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 2 uit 7 | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 3 uit 7 |
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 16th | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 70th | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 87th | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 88th | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 62nd | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 63rd | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 113th | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 64th |
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| 24 Nov 2011 | Position after 6 Rounds:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 21st | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 35th | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 70th | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 105th | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 85th | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 85th | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 119th | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 85th |
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| 24 Nov 2011 | World Youth Update:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 3.5 uit 6 | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 2 uit 6 | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 2 uit 6 | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 2 uit 6 | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 2 uit 6 | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 3 uit 6 | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 2 uit 6 | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 3 uit 6 |
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| 23 Nov 2011 | World Youth Update. Sorry Cora, I forgot to add you to the update list.
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 2.5 uit 5 | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 2 uit 5 | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 2 uit 5 | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 1 uit 5 | | Mak TSZ Ctw | U 14 Girls | 2 uit 5 | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 3 uit 5 | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 1 uit 5 | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 0 uit 5 |
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| 23 Nov 2011 | Here are the Mid-Gauteng Players that is part of the SA team at the World Youth Championship in Brazil.
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| 22 Nov 2011 | Here is the link to get a quick overview of the countries results at the World Youth Championship.http://www.chess-results.com/tnr58159.aspx?art=25&fedb=RSA&lan=1&flag=30
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| 21 Nov 2011 | World Youth Update:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 1.5 uit 4 | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 1 uit 4 | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 1 uit 4 | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 1 uit 4 | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 2 uit 4 | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 1 uit 4 | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 2 uit 4 |
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| 20 Nov 2011 | Latest Results from the World Youth:
| Schmidt Nadia Esmeralda | U 8 Girls | 1 uit 2 | | Du Toit Dirk | U 8 Open | 0 uit 2 | | Fourie Louhan | U 10 Open | 0 uit 2 | | Varden Trevelyn | U 10 Open | 0 uit 2 | | Bezuidenhout Roland | U 14 Open | 1 uit 2 | | Koekemoer Bernard | U 14 Open | 0 uit 2 | | Du Toit Stefan | U 16 Open | 1.5 uit 2 |
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| 14 Nov 2011 | We would like to wish all the players that is departing for Brazil for the World Youth Championships 2011 all the best. Enjoy the experience and do your best.
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| 13 Nov 2011 | Congratulations to the Mid-Gauteng players that participated in the simultaan with Garry Kasparov for Move for Life. We hope that you enjoyed the experience.
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| 13 Nov 2011 | Moves 4 Life Garyry Kasparov Simultaan
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| 09 Nov 2011 | Here is a update from Moves For Life:
Dear all
This is my last general communication with regards to the Kasparov Chess Exhibition which is being held at the Sci-Bono centre on this coming Sunday (13th November).
The programme for the event has now been finalised and is attached. If you are intending to visit the centre on the day, please use this final programme in order to plan your visit accordingly.
Anyone that wants to attend the event as a spectator can simply purchase an entrance ticket at the door on the day. Entrance to the centre is R20 for adults and R10 for children
Whilst the Sci-Bono Centre can accommodate up to 2 000 visitors, space in their auditorium is limited to approximately 200. The auditorium will be used for the 10.30 address by GM Garry Kasparov and anyone wanting to listen to this address is encouraged to arrive early in order to secure a seat in the venue. There will be standing room for additional spectators if this is required.
The list of the 30 participants who will play in the exhibition is now almost final and the auction for the last ticket to participate in the exhibition will close at 9pm tonight! Anyone still wishing to participate in the exhibition should visit http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/49756971/Participant_ticket_to_Garry_Kasparov_Simultaneous_Chess_Exhibition.html in order to submit a bid.
To date, the nine daily auctions that have been run by BidorBuy have raised in excess of R50 000(!) for Moves for Life. This is a truly fantastic result and will greatly assist the development of chess in schools in the future.
Confirmed celebrities who will be participating or attending the exhibition include actors Zane Meas (Neville Meintjies, 7de Laan), Katlego Danke (Dineo Mashaba, Generations), Thato Molamu (Nicholas Nomvethe, Generations) and Lethabo Gumede (Luyando Nkosi, My perfect family)! In addition, a number of high profile politicians are expected to attend the event.
The exhibition will be broadcast on the national news of SABC 1, 2 and 3 as well as e-TV and will also be covered by a host of local newspapers. The press will be conducting interviews with both players and spectators during the course of the day and the expected media coverage is obviously a major coupe for chess in South Africa.
For those that are unable to attend in person, please note that 10 games from the exhibition will also be broadcast live from the venue via the Moves for Life website (www.movesforlife.co.za).
Please feel free to contact me directly should you have any specific questions that are not covered above.
Regards
Graham
082 256 8612
KASPAROV EXHIBITION - SCHEDULE
DATE: SUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER
VENUE: DISCOVERY SCI-BONO CENTRE, NEWTOWN
09H00 PRESS & PHOTOGRAPHERS ARRIVE AND SET UP
09H30 GARRY AND SIMUL PARTICIPANTS ARRIVE - PARTICIPANTS ARE REGISTERED AND BRIEFED
09H45 PHOTOGRAPHS OF GARRY AND PARTICIPANTS - SPECTATORS ARE SEATED IN THE AUDITORIUM
10H30 GARRY KASPAROV ADDRESS IN THE AUDITORIUM
11H00 EXHIBITION BEGINS
14H00 LIGHT LUNCH FOR VIPS, PARTICIPANTS AND PRESS
14H30 PRESS CONFERENCE STARTS
15H00 AUTOGRAPHS AND BOOK SIGNING OPPORTUNITY FOR PARTICIPANTS & SPECTATORS
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| 07 Nov 2011 | Sad news about Gideon Kandemiri
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| 03 Nov 2011 | 
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| 02 Nov 2011 | Webpage for Kasparov Exhibition from Moves for Life http://www.movesforlife.co.za/Kasparov1f.html
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| 02 Nov 2011 | A message from Moves For Life:
Dear chess friend Elise Steenkamp will be presenting a series of chess seminars on chess organisation and Dr Johan Steenkamp will be doing two seminars on Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching. This is in anticipation of, and for the benefit of personal preparation of candidates for the CHESSA Examinations that will take place in Dec. 2011 Full details : Please e-mail Elise at info@chessconnection.co.za for a leaflet and booking form. Kind regards, Elise Steenkamp FIDE Titles: FA and IO The GNJCA Team
Gauteng North Junior Chess Association  Gauteng North Junior Chess Association The perusal, use, dissemination, copying or storing of this message or its attachments and the opening of attachments is subject to GNJCA's standard disclaimer available at internet address:GNJCA - Terms & Conditions
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| 31 Oct 2011 | Here is a message from Moves for Life
Dear all
The 13th World Chess Champion Mr Garry Kasparov is planning to visit Gauteng in November as a guest of the Moves for Life chess programme. He is widely recognised as the strongest chess player in the history of the game but has also gained worldwide acclaim as both a writer and political activist.
As part of the activities planned during the trip, Garry is preparing to play in a very rare simultaneous chess exhibition on Sunday 13th November! He will play against approximately 30 opponents who will include a number of high profile politicians, celebrities and sports personalities. The event is consequently expected to attract both local and international media interest!
About the exhibition
The exhibition will be commence at 11am and will be held at the SCI-BONO DISCOVERY CENTRE, corner of Miriam Makeba and President Street, Newtown, Johannesburg (see http://www.sci-bono.co.za for details and http://www.sci-bono.co.za/home/index2.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=104&Itemid=106 for directions.
Seats on auction!
The organisers will be auctioning a very limited number of seats to this simultaneous exhibition via the bidorbuy website in an auction process that will commence on Monday 31st October!
The bidorbuy website will initially auction one seat per day between the 31st October and the 5th November and these seats will provide a “once in a life-time” opportunity for chess fanes to participate in a historic match against arguably the greatest chess player that the world has ever seen.
The auctions will commence at 9am each morning and will close at 21.00 each evening. Bids open from R1 and anyone that is interested in submitting a bid may do so directly via the bidorbuy website at www.bidorbuy.co.za.
The auction is listed under the “Unusual Items” category and can be accessed directly via the Charity page, or at http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/49175021/Participant_ticket_to_Gary_Kasparov_Simultaneous_Chess_Exhibition.html
Participation conditions
1. Any chess player with a national or international chess rating of less than 2000 may participate.
2. Individuals who do not have a formal chess rating may also participate.
3. Participants are required to arrange their own transportation to the venue and are required to report to the organisers at the venue by no later than 10am on the morning of the 13th November.
4. All participants in the simultaneous exhibition will receive a certificate, signed by Garry Kasparov, after the match. There will also be photo opportunities for participants.
Spectators
Entry fees to the Sci-Bono centre are R20 for adults and R10 for children and spectators are welcome to visit the centre if they wish to watch the former world champion in action! This is a unique opportunity in itself and I would encourage junior players in particular to make an effort to attend the event as a spectator if they are unable to secure a seat in the event.
Use of funds
All funds raised through this exhibition will be used to fund the chess development activities of the Kasparov Chess Foundation Africa and Moves for Life.
Should you have specific questions with regards to this unique opportunity, please kindly feel free to contact me at this address of alterntatively use the “ask a question” facility available on the bidorbuy website.
Regards
Graham Jurgensen
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| 31 Oct 2011 | Congratulations to all the players in the under 16 Olympiad. The A-Team ended 6th and the B-Team 20th.
Board Standings:
Board 1:
Du Toit Stefan, 11th
Roberts Marcel, 12th
Board 2:
De Abreu Roberto N, 9th
Pon Matt, 15th
Board 3:
Bezuidenhout Roland, 6th
Koekemoer Bernard, 18th
Board 4:
Oberholzer Francois, 20th
Darling Paul D, 22nd
Reserve Players:
Govindasamy Nashlen, 4th
Coetzee Ryan, 13th
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| 29 Oct 2011 | The Internet Interunion Venue in Centurion:
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| 29 Oct 2011 | And the tournament has started.
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| 29 Oct 2011 | Internet Interunion Parents:
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| 29 Oct 2011 | We are about to start the first internet inter union tournament in SA. Mid-Gauteng against WPCCU. All the best.
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| 29 Oct 2011 | Live Web Conference after the tournament.
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| 29 Oct 2011 | We would like to thank and congratulate WPCCU with their win in the first Internet Interunion in SA.3-2. We will do it again.
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| 24 Oct 2011 | Here is a message from Erik regarding the U/16 players participating the the Olympiad in Turkey.
I have confirmed this morning with Mike Pon (SA team manager) that they are all okay. I have also checked on the map and established that the Olympiad is held very close to Istanbul (North West), while the earthquake took place in the Van province of Turkey, which is in the South East of Turkey. I also gave these details through to 702 Eye Witness News, who enquired about the safety and wellbeing of our players.
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| 23 Oct 2011 | Mid-Gauteng would like wish all the participants in this years World U16 Chess Olimpiad all the best. Especially Stefan Du Toit, Roland Bezuidenhout and Bernard Koekemoer from Mid-Gauteng.
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| 20 Oct 2011 | GN Open 2011
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| 18 Oct 2011 | Here are the entry forms for the CP Tournament.
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| 17 Oct 2011 | The resultsfor the Mid-Gauteng Inter Union October 2011 are available. Alternatively you can view the results on Chess Results with additional stats.
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| 17 Oct 2011 | Congratulations to all the participants in this weekends Inter Union. We hope you enjoyed the day.
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| 15 Oct 2011 | More Inter Union Oct 2011 - Photos
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| 15 Oct 2011 | Inter Union Oct 2011 - Photos
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| 14 Oct 2011 | We want to which all the players that is participating in the Mid-Gauteng Inter Provincial on Saturday all the best. Enjoy the day.
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| 14 Oct 2011 | The entry form for the 2011 MES Hyenas Rapid Open Chess Championships on the 29th of Oct are available.
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| 09 Oct 2011 | Photo's from "Top Schools 2011" held in Bloemfontein during the Oct Holiday.
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| 05 Oct 2011 | We want to congratulate Laerskool Wierdapark on their Top Schools success. They are the Under 9 and Under 11 winners.
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| 28 Sep 2011 | Directions to the Venue for the Inter Union on 15 Oct have been uploaded.
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| 09 Sep 2011 | You can follow the progress of the South African Chess teams at the All Africa Games on the CHESSA website.
We are still joined first after round 3 in the Open Section. In the Women's section we are 5th.
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| 08 Sep 2011 | Due to a lot of reasons, outside of Mid-Gauteng’s control, we are sad to announce that there will be no Platina Mall Open on the 17th of September.
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| 06 Sep 2011 | U/8 training for SAJCC at Laerskool Wierdapark
| 10-Sep | 13:00 - 16:30 | Training 1 | R40 each or R100 for 3 | | 24-Sep | 13:00 - 16:30 | Training 2 |
| 08-Oct | 13:00 - 16:30 | Training 3 | | 15-Oct | Full day | Interunion | R 100 | | 2/3 Dec | | MG Closed | estimate R100 |
| Yolanda Prinsloo | Yolanda1.Prinsloo@gmail.com | (083) 259-7791 | | Eben Colen | carleben@gmail.com | (072) 757-0408 |
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| 06 Sep 2011 | U/10 training for SAJCC at Laerskool Wierdapark
| 10-Sep | 8:30 - 13:00 | Training 1 | R40 each or R100 for 3 | | 24-Sep | 8:30 - 13:00 | Training 2 |
| 08-Oct | 8:30 - 13:00 | Training 3 | | 15-Oct | Full day | Interunion | R 100 | | 2/3 Dec | | MG Closed | estimate R100 |
| Karin Engelbrecht | engelbrechtk@lantic.net | (082) 563-8120 | | Anneline Reyneke | reynekea@out.co.za | (083) 259-8314 | | Eben Colen | carleben@gmail.com | (072) 757-0408 |
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| 05 Sep 2011 | Congratulations to Anneline and Melindie Reyneke. Anneline was the overall winner of the Mother and Daughter tournament this weekend at the Girls Only Tournament. Melindie got the prize for the youngest player. She had 4 wonderful games of 20 minutes each. She got a hard fought half point. Melindie is only turning 5 at the end of October.
Special thanks to Engela, Carien en Gys for organising a wonderful tournament.
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| 03 Sep 2011 | We are happy to announce that the first "Internet Inter Union" will be held between Mid-Gauteng and Western Province Central. Dates and times will be announced once it has been finilised.
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| 31 Aug 2011 | Inter Union Oct 2011 - Circular 1
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| 31 Aug 2011 | Mid-Gauteng committee and parents want to congratulate the following people in their selection to the All Africa Games in Maputo for the 3rd to the 17th of September. We wish you all the best and good luck:
SA Ladies Team
WIM Anzel Solomons
WIM Denise Frick
WIM Jenine Ellappen
WIM Monique Sischy
WCM Ezet Roos
SA Mens Team
IM Henry Steel
IM Johannes Mabusela
CM Donovan van den Heever
CM Daniël Cawdery
Kgaugelo Mosehtle
Officials
Team Manager: Brian Aitchison
Team Coach: Jerald Times
Appointed Arbiters
IA Günther van den Bergh (Chief Arbiter)
FA Elise Steenkamp
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| 30 Aug 2011 | The team managers contact details have been loaded under the Contacts page.
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| 29 Aug 2011 | 
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| 28 Aug 2011 | The results of the Mid-Gauteng Trials are available.
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| 28 Aug 2011 | The results of the Parents fun tournament during the Mid-Gauteng Trials are available.
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| 28 Aug 2011 | We have found a cell phone and sunglasses at the trials. Please contact Erik with the details to claim ownership.
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| 27 Aug 2011 | Here are some never seen before pictures of Mid-Gauteng Parents trying to prove "If the kids can do it, I can do it better!".
Spot the comittee members! Do they look worried?
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| 27 Aug 2011 | Centurion Chess Development Tournament entry form.
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| 27 Aug 2011 | Here are the under 12's at the start of Round 5
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| 27 Aug 2011 | Here are some parents sitting back, relaxing (if they can at this nail biting event) watching the games on the big screen.
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| 27 Aug 2011 | So far the Mid-Gauteng trials have gone off smoothly. There were one or two hickups with the DGT boards but things seems to be going smoothly now.
Things are busy heating up at the start of Round 5. There were a few upsets and that has caused consternation amongst the players.
Meiring (u10) won against Dirk in Round 3.
Nadia (u10) won against Trevelyn in Round 3.
Franco (u12) won against Werner in Round 1.
Ulrich (u12) won against Simone in Round 3.
The rest to follow.....
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| 27 Aug 2011 | Waterkloof Chess Club - Girls Only Chess Tournament Entry Form.
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| 26 Aug 2011 | The Live Games are back. Use the "Live Tournament - All" on the menu to view them.
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| 25 Aug 2011 | Here are the programme for the trials this weekend | 1 | Players List/Registration: 26 Aug 2011 - 14:15 - 14:45 | | 2 | Opening: 26 Aug 2011 - 14:55 | | 3 | Round 1: 26 Aug 2011 - 15:00 | | 4 | Round 2: 26 Aug 2011 - 15 min After round 1 | | 5 | Round 3: 27 Aug 2011 - 08:00 | | 6 | Round 4: 27 Aug 2011 - 15 min after Round 3 | | 7 | Round 5: 27 Aug 2011 - 15 min after round 4 | | 8 | Round 6: 27 Aug 2011 - 15 min after round 5 |
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| 25 Aug 2011 | As in the USN Jakaranda open we will have the electronic boards up again. Hopefully we have solved the problems that we have experienced during the Jakaranda Open and it will be running more smoothly this time. We will also have two screens in the school hall were you can watch the live games as well. The plan is to have 2 boards for the U16-20 group. 3 each for the U14 and U12 groups and 2 for the U10's. You can use the link on the left on the menu to watch these games.
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| 24 Aug 2011 | Map to Laerskool Tygerpoort
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| 24 Aug 2011 | NWR Open Chess Tournament 2011 entry form
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| 24 Aug 2011 | The latest online entry list for the Mid-Gauteng Trials have been updated.
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| 24 Aug 2011 | Online entries for the Mid-Gauteng trials are now closed.
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| 22 Aug 2011 | Closing Date for online entries have changed. The new closing date is Wed 24 Aug 20:00.
Mid-Gauteng Trials
The Online Entry for the Mid-Gauteng Trials are open. This tournament is for Mid-Gauteng Chess Union Members only. This is the trials to determine the teams for the SAJCC 2011 in December.
Please note the following
1. The tournament will start on Friday the 26th of August and end on Saturday the 27th.
2. The starting time (not including registration) is 15:00 AND NOT 16:00 as previous years.
3. The trials are not compulsory for u/16 to u/20 players.
4. Any u/8 to u/14 players who will not be able to play any or all of the rounds of the trials must write a letter to the committee to state the reasons.
5. We will have a 30/30 fun section for “Parents” on Saturday. Entries can still be made on the day or online. There is no entry fee.
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| 20 Aug 2011 |  | Congratulations to Johannes Mabusela, that has been selected to represent South Africa at the All Africa Games. Good luck Johannes. Mid-Gauteng is proud of you! |
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| 20 Aug 2011 | Here are the results of the Under 8 training round held on 20 Aug at Laerskool Swartkop.
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| 19 Aug 2011 | Entry form for the Waterkloof Chess Club - Girls Only tournament on 3 Sep 2011.
BSXI have sponsored 50 X R600 prizes.
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| 18 Aug 2011 | Here are the entry form for the Riana Heyneke Skaaktoernooi on the 9th and 10th of September.
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| 16 Aug 2011 | The results from the recent SA Braille Chess Championship in Worcester are available.
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| 16 Aug 2011 | Mid-Gauteng Chess Union Committee, Players and Parents want to congratulate the following top 8 players in the recent Braille Nationals.
Frederick Liebenberg - CT
David Geyer - CT
Johan Grove, - Gauteng
William Isaacs - CT
Cicel Vosloo, - Gauteng
Melvyn Lucas - CT
MJ Terblanche - CT
Ray Aukett - CT
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| 15 Aug 2011 | All under 8's must remember that the next training tournament is this weekend 20 Aug. There will be reasonable supervision during rounds.
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| 10 Aug 2011 | Good luck to the following Braille Chess Players who will be participating in the Braille Nationals from the 13th – 14th of August in Worcester! We are looking forward to great results.
• Cicel Vosloo – Current SA Braille Closed Champion
• Johan Grove
• Johan Roos
• Riana van der Walt
• Kallie Swanepoel
• Marlene Swanepoel
Management and Chess Community of Mid-Gauteng.
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| 09 Aug 2011 | The latest merit file has been uploaded. This is after the USN Jakaranda Open and Woman's Day Tournament at Sedibeng. If there is a query with the file please send a mail to President@MidGautengChess.co.za
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| 09 Aug 2011 | Entry Form for the DIAMOND Open Chess Tournament. It is at Cullinan Combined School on Saturday 20 August. It is a 5 Round Swiss tournament.
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| 09 Aug 2011 | Entry Form for the BOSKRUIN Chess Open Tournament. It is at the Boskruin Community Centre in Boskruin, Randburg on Saturday 20 August. It is a 7 rounds 15 / 15 Swiss tournament.
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| 09 Aug 2011 | Information Regarding the Performance Rating Calculation at CHESSA
A player without a rating is given a temporary rating for the tournament based on the players performance during the tournament. This temporary rating is then used to calculate the performance rating of the players in the tournament. Gunther has assured us that this is the way that he does it so that it does not impact negatively on the other players in the tournament.
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| 07 Aug 2011 | We had 92 unique visitors on our site to view the live games during the USN Jakaranda Tournament on the 6th of August. There were some teething problems publishing the games on web. However the people on site were very happy with the live views that we had on the gallery.
There is already plans in place to do the same during the Mid-Gauteng Closed on the 26-27 August.
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| 07 Aug 2011 | Congratulations to all the winners of a very successful USN Jakaranda Open.
We would also like to congratulate all the participants. We had a very successful tournament.
Here are the results.
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| 05 Aug 2011 | Top boards live view of the USN Jakaranda Open.
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| 04 Aug 2011 | So far everything is on track to show at least the first 5 games live on the web during the USN Jakaranda open during this Saturdays tournament. You can use the Live Tournament link on the menu to access the games.
Remember to enter Online for this tournament.
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| 04 Aug 2011 | There is a new link on the menu to the 2011 SOUTH AFRICAN JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS. Information on this page will be updated as and when it becomes available.
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| 01 Aug 2011 | Here are the results of the Under 8 training round held on 30 Jul.
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| 01 Aug 2011 | Scouring the web we found that Benjamin Hercules from Gauteng South is participating in the World Juniors Chess Championship - 2011 in India. If anybody has information about this please send the details to the Web Master. Benjamin we wish you all the best in the tournament.
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| 28 Jul 2011 | The latest merit file has been uploaded. This is as at 28 Jul 2011. If there is a query with the file please send a mail to President@MidGautengChess.co.za
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| 20 Jul 2011 | The online entries for Alekhine 2011 is open.
Here are more information about the Alekhine 2011 tournament.
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| 19 Jul 2011 | Here are the entry form for the Menlo 30/30. It is the weekend of 23 Jul 2011.
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| 19 Jul 2011 | The venue for the USN Jakaranda Open has been confirmed as Lyttelton Manor High School, Selborne Avenue, Lyttleton, Centurion. The entry form is available Online.
Here is a list of ONLINE ENTRIES only that has been received.
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| 17 Jul 2011 | Note From the President/Erik: See attached the results of yesterday’s second o/8 Training tournament for publishing on the web. Yolanda and Eben is busy doing a fantastic job with our o/8 group, and the numbers are growing steadily. In the first tournaments of the year we battled to complete a 4-player round robin, now we have enough players to play a proper Swiss tournament. Many thanks to Yolanda and Eben for their efforts!!
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| 12 Jul 2011 | We have some exiting news. We got 5 of the electronic DGT boards that was used at the recent Commonwealth Championship. We will try and get it up and running on the web for the next USN Tournament in August. You will then be able to view some of the games live on the website. Check back later for more details.
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| 11 Jul 2011 | Online entries for the USN Jakaranda Open on 6 Aug 2011 has opened. You can complete the
Online Entry Form and submit payment. Entries will close on Aug 5th at 21:00. Please note the conditions and penalties for late entries. The venue has been arranged but will be confirmed closer to the time.
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| 10 Jul 2011 |  | Congratulations to Cicel Vosloo for being the overall Braille winner at the recent Commonwealth Chess Championship. Cicel is also the current SA Braille Champion for 2011. He is also one of the favourites during the upcoming Nationals from 13 -14 August |
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| 10 Jul 2011 | The results for the Under 8 Training tournament is available. The training was held on the 9th July. The next training will be on 16 Jul, 30 Jul, 20 Aug. Venues to be confirmed. Please contact Eben Collen (cell: 072 757 0408) or Yolanda Prinsloo (cell: 083 259 7791) to register.
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| 10 Jul 2011 | The results for the Under 8 Training tournament is available. The training was held on the 9th July. There will be a second training session a bit later in the year. You can contact Eben Collen for more details.
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| 05 Jul 2011 | Here are 2 links to a nice blog about the recent Commonwealth Chess Championship:
Intro
Followup
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| 05 Jul 2011 | Congratulations to Anneline (our parent representative) for passing her Provincial Arbiters Exam this past weekend with an amazing 85%.
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| 04 Jul 2011 | Online enteries for the USN Jakaranda Open will be here soon. Watch this space.
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| 03 Jul 2011 |  | | Congratulations to Gawain Jones (1st), Nigel Short (2nd) and David Smerdon (3rd) for ending in the top 3 overall in the Commonwealth Chess Championship. |
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| 03 Jul 2011 | | We would like to congratulate the following Mid-Gauteng players with an exceptional performance at the recent Commonwealth Chess Championship. For the rest of the players congratulations for representing your union with pride. The merit list will be updated soon. |  | U8 girls - Gold - Nadia Schmidt |  | U8 boys - Silver - Dirk du Toit |  | U12 boys - Bronze15th overall section B - Gideon Hoon |  | Best Female section B - Nadine Engelbrecht | | U14 Boys - Silver - Rooland Bezuidenhout (please send a picture to the webmaster). | | Over 50 - Silver - Anton Goosen (please send a picture to the webmaster as the one from the prize giving is not clear). |  | Joined 8th and 21st Overall - Johannes Mabusella |
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| 03 Jul 2011 |  | Congratulations to Hendrik du Toit for achieving his first International Arbiter Norm. |
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| 03 Jul 2011 |  | We would like to congratulate CHESSA on a well run Commonwealth & South African Open Chess Championship this week. | | We would also like to congratulate each and every player that participated no matter where you ended on the scoreboard. We hope that you have handled yourself as a champion and enjoyed the tournament. |
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| 03 Jul 2011 |  | Congratulations to Nicholas Van Der Nat for his IM Norm that he achieved at the Commonwealth Chess Championship. We know you are not from Mid-Gauteng but we feel that you made South Africa proud by ending Joined 8th and 13th overall in the open section and the 1st South African. |
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| 03 Jul 2011 |  | | Congratulations to Nicholas Van Der Nat (1st), Watu Kobese (2nd) and Adv. Lyndon Bouah (3rd) for ending as the top 3 South Africans in the Commonwealth Chess Championship. They ended 13th, 15th and 18th overall. |
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| 02 Jul 2011 | | We would like to congratulate CHESSA on a well run Commonwealth & South African Open Chess Championship this week. | | We would also like to congratulate each and every player that participated no matter where you ended on the scoreboard. We hope that you have handled yourself as a champion and enjoyed the tournament. |
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| 19 Jun 2011 |
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| 18 Jun 2011 | The 2011 Commonwealth & South African Open Chess Championships Final Tournament Rules has been published.
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| 13 Jun 2011 | The entry form to the F.I.D.E. Trainer Seminar is now available. You can look at the prospectus to view the program. This training will happen during the 2011 Commonwealth & South African Open Chess Championships at Emperors Palace Casino and Convention Resort end of June 2011.
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| 08 Jun 2011 | The latest merit file has been uploaded. This is as at 4 Jun 2011. If there is a query with the file please send a mail to President@MidGautengChess.co.za
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| 06 Jun 2011 | The results for the USN Mid-Gauteng Open is available.
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| 26 May 2011 | Registration form for the upcoming USN Mid-Gauteng Open on the 4th of June.
There is a map to the venue on the "map" worksheet.
Closing date is the 2nd of June 21:00.
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| 24 May 2011 | Final Results from the May 2011 Inter Union
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| 23 May 2011 | Girls Only Entry Form
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| 17 May 2011 | Here are the entry form for the Gauteng West Open 2011. It is the weekend of 21 May 2011.
You can enter online.
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| 14 May 2011 | Congratulations to all the participants in the InterUnion. We had a wondeful day.
Congratulations to the following teams for winning the tournament:
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| 13 May 2011 | Circular 5 is available for the Inter Union this weekend,
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| 12 May 2011 | We would like the wish all the players that is participating in this weekend’s Inter Union in Potch all the best. Hope you have a safe journey and enjoy!
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| 10 May 2011 | Congratulations to the following Mid-Gauteng players that has been selected to represent South Africa in various tournaments in 2011.
World Youth (17 Nov)
u8 Boys - DU TOIT, DM
u8 Girls - SCHMIDT, NE
u10 Boys - VARDEN, TK
u10 Boys - FOURIE, L
u14 Boys - KOEKEMOER, B
u14 Boys - BEZUIDENHOUT, RR
u14 Girls - MAK, TWC
u16 Boys - DU TOIT, SM
African Youth (01 Aug)
u8 Boys - DU TOIT, DM
u8 Girls - SCHMIDT, NE
u10 Boys - FOURIE, L
u14 Boys - BEZUIDENHOUT, RR
u14 Girls - MAK, TWC
u16 Boys - DU TOIT, SM
u16 Olympiad (23 Oct - 01 Nov)
DU TOIT, SM
KOEKEMOER, B
BEZUIDENHOUT, RR
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| 04 May 2011 | Congratulations to the following Mid-Gauteng Players on their awards that they have recieved from CHESSA
Union Master (UM)
u8 Boys - Dirk du Toit
u10 Boys - Louhan Fourie
u14 Boys - Roland Bezuidenhout
Woman Union Master (WUM)
u8 Girls - Nadia Schmidt
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| 04 May 2011 | Congratulations to Andrea Hoek for becoming the new South African Ladies Champion.
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| 04 May 2011 | May 2011 Inter Union Information
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| 04 May 2011 | Results from South African Junior Closed 2011
As many times before, we are very PROUD to announce the EXCELLENT results that Mid-Gauteng players achieved on the SA Junior Closed Championships at Johannesburg during April school-holiday.
Our National Champions are:
Boys U8 – DM du Toit
Boys U10 – L Fourie
Boys U14 – RR Bezuidenhout
Boys U16 – SM du Toit
Girls U8 – NE Schmidt
National colours:
Boys U10 – T Varden – 2nd
Boys U14 – B Koekemoer – 2nd
Boys U18 – Janneman Hannekom – 3rd
Girls U14 – TWC Mak – 3nd
More results:
Boys U8 – J Claassen – 8nd
Boys U10 – D Denner – 4th
Boys U10 – D van der Westhuizen – 9nd
Boys U12 – GJ Hoon – 7th
Boys U12 – HP du Toit – 11nd
Boys U14 – SL De La Rey – 8th
Boys U16 – R Cox – 10th
Boys U16 – TCF Mak – 12th
Boys U16 – J du Randt – 13th
Boys U20 – SS Naidoo – 7th
Girls U8 – NK Smuts – 6th
Girls U10 – H Engelbrecht – 6th
Girls U14 – DS Breedt – 4th
Girls U16 – N Engelbrecht – 6th
Girls U18/20 – C Grobbelaar – 5th
Special comment:
Chief Arbiter: Jean du Randt
Deputy Arbiter: Hendrik du Toit
Your hard work throughout the year and dedication paid off. Thanks to the support of all the parents and coaches. Mid-Gauteng is proud to be your union of choice!
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