CHESS SA WISHES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA TEAM SUCCESS AT THE FIDE WORLD UNIVERSITY TEAM CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 IN KAZAKHSTAN
Chess South Africa (CHESS SA) proudly extends its best wishes to the University of Pretoria Chess Team as they represent South Africa at the prestigious FIDE World University Team Chess Championships 2026, taking place in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 4โ9 August 2026.
The FIDE World University Team Chess Championships bring together some of the strongest university chess teams from around the world. The 2026 edition will see more than 80 of the best university chess players from 16 leading universities competing for international honours, highlighting the continued growth and global recognition of university chess.
South Africa will be proudly represented by the University of Pretoria team consisting of:
- Michal Oosthuizen
- Devon Smit
- Hayley Nel
- Rowan Gownder
- Yoshua Smit
The team will be guided by Team Captain Dr Dennis Moyo, whose leadership and experience will provide valuable support throughout this international campaign.
The championship will be hosted at the Farabi Hub in Almaty, a modern international venue equipped to host major global events and provide participants with a world-class competitive environment.
CHESS SA President said:
“Representing South Africa on the world stage is a great honour and responsibility. We are extremely proud of the University of Pretoria team and the commitment they have shown in preparing for this prestigious championship. We wish our players and team captain success as they compete against some of the best university chess players globally.”
The participation of South African university players at international events such as this reflects the important role chess plays in developing critical thinking, discipline, leadership, and academic excellence among young people.
CHESS SA encourages the entire chess community to support the UP team as they carry the hopes and pride of South Africa in Kazakhstan.
We wish the team:
- Excellent preparation
- Strong performances
- Memorable experiences
- Success throughout the championship
Go well, Team UP! Make South Africa proud!
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