The club took part in the Eastern Cape student chess League. Rhodes A claimed the Gold medal in A section with 8 Wins, 1, Draw and 1 Loss .This included Wins over University of Fort Hare A and B teams Who were the favourite to win the league. Lucas Mnguni (captain ) and Lindokuhle Mqadi claimed the prizes of being the best players in the league.The RHODES A Team included :
Lucas Mnguni (captain)
Jonathan Kroutz
Lindokuhle Mqadi
Botlhale Modisaotsile
Maletapa Moshoeshoe
Ntando Mkhwanazi (reserve).
The RHODES B team claimed 4th position. Section B of league saw RHODES Claim a bronze medal after a tough season where they had player shortages. Asimanye Dudumayo claimed one of the prizes of being the best players in the tournament.
The league was held of 3 legs where each team played 10 matches. The first leg was held at Rhodes, Second leg was held at UFH Alice and the Third leg was held at WSU Komani.
Source: Rhodes Sports