Category Archives: Kenya

KE: Gilruth, Daud Lead PEPO With 4 Points

Posted on 10 May 2013

After 4 rounds of hard-fought battles on 4th and 5th May at the Simba Union Sikh Club, Nairobi, veteran ex-Olympian Peter Gilruth and “Eastleigh assassin” Mowliid Daud emerged as joint leaders at the Post Election Peace Open (PEPO) tournament with … Continue reading →

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KE: Mombasa Open Chess Tournament – Oct 20-21

Posted on 8 October 2012

Mombasa Chess Club will be hosting their annual (and much-awaited) Mombasa Open Chess Tournament over the Mashujaa Day weekend of 20th and 21st October this year at the Mombasa Polytechnic University College. Details follow. Tournament Poster: Dates: Saturday, 20th and … Continue reading →

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KE: WeCC June Rapid Open – Jun 30 & Jul 1

Posted on 15 June 2012

Westlands Chess Club announced earlier this week that they will be organising their fifth event this year – the WeCC June Rapid Open Chess Tournament – on 30th June and 1st July at the club’s headquarters. The tournament is being … Continue reading →

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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Results

Posted on 13 June 2012

(Report courtesy of Isaac Babu) The Kenya Open Chess Championships is one of the most prestigious events in chess calendar. The tournament was held at Kenyatta University premises, the venue Business and Students’ Services Centre. Over 120 players, both men … Continue reading →

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KE: WeCCie Sharanya Iyengar Takes Kenyan Media By Storm

Posted on 11 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Westlands Chess Club) After winning first place in two consecutive tournaments, WeCC member Sharanya Iyengar continues to dazzle the nation – being featured on major TV stations and in the print media. Included below is an article … Continue reading →

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UG: Wanyama Wins Kenya Open

Posted on 4 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Uganda’s Olympiad bound Harold Wanyama was the star performer in the just ended Kenya Open Chess Championships after winning the event with 8 points out of a possible 9 in the event held … Continue reading →

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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Day 1 Standings

Posted on 2 June 2012

An exciting start to Phase One of the Olympiad Qualifiers saw the return of the Kenya Open Chess Championships after many years with an impressive turnout of 22 ladies and 98 men at Kenyatta University’s Students’ Services and Business Centre. … Continue reading →

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UG: Ugandans Storm Kenya Open

Posted on 1 June 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Five Ugandan chess players led by Olympian Harold Wanyama yesterday departed for Nairobi, Kenya to take part in the Kenya Open Chess Championship that runs from Friday 1 – Sunday 3 June 2012 … Continue reading →

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KE: Mount Kenya Junior Chess Championship – Jun 2

Posted on 28 May 2012

Mt. Kenya Junior Chess Committee is organising the 20th edition of the Mount Kenya Junior Chess Championship on Saturday, 2nd June 2012 at St. Mary’s Boys Secondary School, Nyeri. Details follow. Date: Saturday, 2nd June 2012 Time: 8 am Venue: … Continue reading →

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KE: Kenya Open Chess Championships – Jun 1-3

Posted on 23 May 2012

Chess Kenya have announced details for the upcoming Kenya Open Chess Championships to be held over the long weekend of 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2012 at Kenyatta University’s Students’ Services and Business Centre, Thika Road. This tournament will also … Continue reading →

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