Monthly Archives: March 2011

Uganda Chess Calendar 2011

Uganda Chess Federation have unveiled their calendar of events for the year 2011 on uganda.fide.com. (Click image to view larger version) Upcoming events include: East Africa International Championships – April National Juniors Chess Championships – May National Post Primary Chess … Continue reading

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2011 NCL, Kenya – Round 1 & 2 Results

(Photos by Kim Bhari) The Goan Gymkhana, Nairobi, was bustling with chess action on Saturday, 26th March 2011, as rounds 1 and 2 of the 2011 NCL (Nairobi Chess League) were played out in the afternoon. Results of the matches … Continue reading

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2011 Nairobi Chess League

The 2011 Nairobi Chess League kicked off to an enthusiastic start at Goan Gymkhana on Saturday 19th March 2011 with 10 teams registering for the KES 50,000 team event hosted by Nairobi Chess Club. The teams were: Nairobi Gambit, Sicilian … Continue reading

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UoN Open Chess Tournament – Results

James Muchai reports: The UoN Open took place as scheduled on Saturday, 12th March, attracting an unprecedented number of participants, 53 in total (some even had to be turned away for lack of equipment). The seven round rapid play event was held … Continue reading

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Naimanye Sponsors Zabasajja Memorial Rapid Chess Championship

Chess players are bracing for action in the 3rd Edition of the Zabasajja Memorial Rapid Chess Championship set for Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March 2011 at Hotel Africana. Holding of the event has been made possible courtesy of a … Continue reading

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