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IMPORTANT NOTICE: REGISTRATION EXTENDEDFollowing the cancellation of the Mpumalanga Schools Chess Selections, which were scheduled for 19 September, the organisers of the Emalahleni Spring Open have decided to extend registration for the following sections:Section B • Section C • U13 • U9 Registration will remain open until 22:00 TODAY, 18 September 2026.This extension is intended to give players who were previously unable to register due to the clash with the Mpumalanga Schools Selections an opportunity to participate in the Spring Open. Please note: Players who register after 22:00 will not be paired for Round 1 and will only start playing from Round 2.We encourage all affected players to register before the 22:00 deadline.Emalahleni Spring Open Organising Committee Emalahleni Chess Academy
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Please be advised that Witbank High School has cancelled our hostel booking, resulting in an immediate change to our accommodation logistics. If you had previously reserved hostel accommodation through the tournament, please use the new alternative booking link below to secure your lodging:
Please take note the venue has changed to Witbank High School, Corner Woltemade St & Beatty Ave., Emalahleni, 1035
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