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      International Master

      14-Year-Old Caleb Becomes International Master of Chess!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 8, 2025May 13, 2025 16,165 0

      In fantastic news from the chess world, South Africa’s own Caleb Levitan has become an International Master (IM) of chess at only 14 years old!   Johannesburg, South Africa (08…

      Caleb Levitan Top Active Chess Player

      Caleb Levitan Recognised as SA’s Top Active Chess Player By Rating

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 9, 2025March 10, 2025 3,442 0

      Young chess prodigy Caleb Levitan has become the youngest person to achieve South Africa’s Top Active Chess Player By Rating ranking!   South Africa (09 March 2025) — In exciting…

      Chess Champs

      The Nations Top Young Chess Champs Prepare to Battle it Out! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyFebruary 19, 2025February 19, 2025 228 0

      South Africa’s top young chess champs are preparing to battle it out at the upcoming Junior Closed Chess Championship 2025!   Somerset West, South Africa (19 February 2025) — Somerset…

      Chess Player

      Chess Player Caleb Makes History for SA for ‘World Cup’ Debut

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 2024 626 0

      At 14 years old, chess player Caleb Levitan has made history for our country and become the youngest champ to represent South Africa at the World Cup of Chess—the Chess…

      Caleb Levitan Top Active Chess Player

      Caleb Levitan Poised to Make History at 2024 Chess Olympiad

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguySeptember 2, 2024September 3, 2024 631 0

      Caleb Levitan may only be 14, but his chess career has already soared beyond his years. Now, he’s set to make history for South Africa as the youngest chess champ…

      Kaylee

      Phoenix’s Kaylee Takes the Silver Crown at Chess Championship

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyJune 27, 2024June 27, 2024 392 0

      South Africa’s Kaylee Budhram from Phoenix earned silver at the African Youth Chess Championship despite the heartsore news she received; making her victory a triumph despite tragedy and a shining…

      chess prodigy

      Charlton the Chess Prodigy has a Chance to Represent South Africa!

      by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 31, 2024May 31, 2024 452 0

      Chess prodigy Charlton Mnyasta has proven himself to be a fierce opponent, so much so that he has been selected to compete in multiple international competitions! Thanks to community kindness,…

      Chess Dream

      How a Second Chance Made Imkhitha’s Chess Dream Come True

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023 517 0

      Not too long ago, 12-year-old chess prodigy Imkhitha Joya’s journey to the World Cadets Championships in Egypt seemed a distant reality. Then, it disappeared altogether after a big disappointment. But,…

      World Cadets

      12-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Earns Spot in World Cadets Championship

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguySeptember 20, 2023 770 0

      In just three years, 12-year-old Imkhitha Joya has made her mark on the chess world and now has the chance to represent SA at the World Cadets Championship!   Crossroads,…

      World Chess

      Little Chess Firecracker will represent SA at World Chess Tournament! 

      by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 26, 2023April 26, 2023 1,483 0

      The little queen’s gambit is on! At 9, Saheti student Mila Papanicolau is making big moves; set to represent South Africa at an upcoming World Chess Championships tournament. And, her…

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