Welcome To

KSNG Chess Academy

WHERE KINGS AND QUEENS ARE MADE

We are a social chess club, but take our chess seriously, the place where friends meet, new friendships start, where anyone can play a game of chess, be it a friendly or serious match.
So if you’re a Patzer or a Novice, there will be a place for you.Need coaching? We have a Chess Academy to help any aspiring player.

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OUR FOUNDER

Mr Kalunga Gondwe -National Instructor (FIDE)

Mr Kalunga is National Instructor (FIDE) who is a avid chess lover and enthusiast who is deeply passionate about the growth of an active chess culture in a diverse South Africa.

Martlé Keyter, #MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations

Congratulations Kalunga!
MISA would like to congratulate Kalunga Gondwe, founder of KSNG Chess Academy, who was awarded Tshwane Development Coach 2025 for the fourth consecutive year.
Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, says it is always wonderful to be associated with people and the non-profit organisations that are making a difference.
Last week #MISA's Young Worker’s Forum sponsored the Goodie bags and t-shirts for the KSNG Chess Academy.

𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐞 from 𝐊𝐒𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 shares his thoughts on the 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 he brought to the 𝐌𝐨𝐣𝐚 and their 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬

Chess Coaching Lessons

InterActive Coaching

Coaching in a fun, professional learning environment
Hosting mini chess tournaments
Hosting major tournaments
Curriculum Chess

InClass Coaching

In class chess coaching
Inter class tournament
Extra mural chess coaching

One-On-One Coaching

Coaching for individuals (those displaying chess talent as well as ADHD of concentration problems)
Coaching for groups
Coaching for Schools

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KSNG CHESS ACADEMY
2024 OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT

Pretoria Centurion

Partners & Sponsorship

With your sponsorship, we will be able to enhance our programs and services, benefiting chess enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Sponsorship can fund crucial development programs for children & schools providing resources like chess sets and workshops and promoting accessibility.

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or partner