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Andrew Talmarkes
Club President
Andrew Talmarkes is an accomplished chess coach, FIDE-licensed arbiter, and long-time leader within Cape Town’s Steinitz Chess Club. He is the Director of the Insight Chess Academy, providing … More ...
Clinton Solomon
Youth Officer
Clinton Solomon is a passionate chess organizer, mentor, and advocate for youth chess in Cape Town. As the Youth Director of Steinitz Chess Club, he works tirelessly to create opportunities for young … More ...
Declan Platen
Club Captain
Declan Platen is a respected player, coach, Candidate Provicial Arbiter and leader within the Steinitz Chess Club, where he currently serves as Club Captain. Known for his steady play and deep … More ...
Jody Roman
Secretary
Jody Roman has always had a passion for chess. Through a chance interaction with one of Steinitz’s long-standing members, he was reintroduced to the game and welcomed into the close-knit Steinitz … More ...
Mark Lewis
Mentor
Mark Lewis is a seasoned chess coach and a founding member of Cape Town’s Steinitz Chess Club, established in 1976 when four high-school students in Bonteheuwel came together to form a club named … More ...
Roland Willenberg
Mentor
Roland Willenberg is a veteran South African chess coach and one of the founding members of Steinitz. As a trailblazer in coaching, he was recognized as Cape Town’s first professional chess coach. … More ...
Romayo Page
Community Builder
Romayo Page’s journey in chess is a testament to dedication, mentorship, and community spirit. From the early days of competing with Boland A and B teams during the 1990s—sharing the stage with … More ...
Shaun Willenberg
Communications Officer
Shaun Willenberg is a founding member of the Steinitz Chess Club in Cape Town, established in 1976. The club was formed by four high-school students in the Kalksteensfontein area of Bonteheuwel, who … More ...