Monthly Archives: January 2011

Nairobi Chess Club Holds 53rd AGM

On Saturday, 22nd January 2011, Nairobi Chess Club held its 53rd Annual General Meeting at it’s home base of Goan Gymkhana. The agenda included: To read the report of the auditors on the financial statements year ended 31st August 2010 … Continue reading

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National Chess League, Kenya – Jan 22 Results

Results for Kenyan National Chess League matches played on Saturday 22nd January 2011 are as follows: Matches at Goan Gymkhana, Nairobi: Kenyatta University (3.5) v/s Kabete Cares (0.5): Jackton Mony (0.5) – Mike Kinuthia (0.5) Paul Waweru (1) – Moses Kwereba … Continue reading

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Interview: Harold Wanyama on His Simultaneous Exhibition with 25 Juniors

On hearing of Harold Wanyama’s feat of taking on 25 junior chess players in a simultaneous exhibition match about a week ago, I caught up with him over email for an interview for the readers of Chess Events EAC. 1. What … Continue reading

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Jinja Blitz Tournament

Uganda’s biggest ever blitz tournament was organised in Jinja town yesterday (15 January 2011). Time Control: 10 minutes per player Mode of Play: 12 rounds 1st Prize: UGX 400,000 Results: 1st Prize: Patrick Kawuma and Harold Wanyama (joint) – 10/12 … Continue reading

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Add Your Chess Club To Chess Events EAC

Of all the traffic generated by www.chesseventseac.com, a substantial amount of it is going to the ‘Chess Clubs’ page at http://www.chesseventseac.com/chess-clubs/. So far, I have only been able to find proper contact information for 3 clubs and they all happen … Continue reading

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Nairobi Chess Club’s 53rd AGM

Kenya’s oldest registered chess club, Nairobi Chess Club, will be hosting its 53rd Annual General Meeting at Goan Gymkhana, Ngara Road (near National Museum roundabout) from 1 pm on Saturday, 22 January 2011. Amongst other things, the agenda includes election … Continue reading

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National Chess League, Kenya – Matches on Jan 22, 23

Details for the ongoing Kenyan National Chess League matches to be played on Saturday, 22 January and Sunday, 23 January 2011 are as follows: Day + Date: Saturday, 22 January 2011 Venue: Goan Gymkhana, Ngara Road, Nairobi Time: 2.30 pm Matches: Nairobi … Continue reading

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End Impunity in Chess Kenya Open – Photos and Results

Some photos (and captions) by Kim Bhari from the End Impunity in Chess Kenya Open tournament played at Crossroads Inn on the weekend of 12th and 13th December 2010: Results are as follows. Seniors/Top Dogs Category: 1st Prize: Wang’ombe Mugo with a … Continue reading

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Eastlands Rapid Chess Tournament – Results

Results of the Eastlands Rapid Chess Tournament played at Ofafa Jericho Social Hall on 18th December 2010 are as follows: 1st Prize: Collins Young and Steve Ouma (joint) — KES 900/- each 3rd Prize: Brian Adorwa — KES 500/- General Secretary of … Continue reading

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EAU Games 2010 – Chess Photos and Results

Some photos (and captions) from chess matches at the recently concluded East Africa Universities Games 2010 by Kim Bhari: The results were as follows. Men’s Category: Gold – Makerere University (main), Uganda Silver – Kyambogo University, Uganda Bronze – MUBS (Makerere … Continue reading

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