Erick Takawira

President of Chess KwaZulu Natal as well as the Executive Director of KZN Chess Academy, Erick Takawira is originally from Zimbabwe. He moved to Durban in 2009 and set up his academy to service the needs of the chess community within Durban and the surrounding areas.

Recent news

Sahaj Grover dominates South African Championships

7/25/2017 – The South African Open Chess Championships returned to Durban this year after a 21-year break. It was held from the 14th to the 22nd July and was won by GM Sahaj Grover from India. In fact he won not only the Classical, but Rapid and the Blitz Championships as well! | Photo: Rayven Moodley
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