School chess clubs are some of the best places to build focus, sportsmanship, critical thinking, and genuine community. The only recurring headache for most teachers and club organizers is the pairings. Swiss-system pairings, color balance, avoiding repeat opponents, handling byes, and keeping everything fair can eat up hours if you are doing it by hand…

The Trojan Horse Chess Open 2026, organised by the Chess Federation of Swaziland (Eswatini), concluded as a highly competitive six-round Swiss tournament. Last updated on 26 July 2026, the Open section featured a strong regional field with players from Eswatini, Mozambique, South Africa, Lesotho, and elsewhere. Two players finished on 5.5/6. Mozambican CM Lourenco Napoleao…