World Amateur Individual Chess Championship

My name is Justin Rishworth, and I am a professional chess player and coach based in South Africa. I have officially qualified to compete in the prestigious 2026 FIDE World Amateur Chess Championship, taking place from 4–13 November 2026 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

This is a massive milestone in my career, giving me the incredible opportunity to fly the South African flag on the global stage and compete against players from all around the world in the Under-1700 section.

My Chess Journey My passion for chess started back in school when a teacher first introduced me to the game. What began as a simple introduction grew into a lifelong dedication, leading me to become both a competitive player and a coach passing the game down to the next generation.

One of the proudest moments of my career so far was winning the African Amateur Individual Chess Championship (Under-1700 category) in Burundi, which earned me my Candidate Master elect status. Now, I am ready to take the next big step and test mysel...