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KE: ChessPAK International Mujengeres Open – Results

Text: Collins Young Photos: Kim Bhari The International Mujengeres Open turned out to be ChessPAK’s strongest tournament to date judging by the average strength of the players who included Kenya’s highest rated, Peter Gilruth. After six rounds of tough battles … Continue reading

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KE: International Mujengeres Open – May 6

To celebrate the success of a petition by the chess players for an overhaul in the administration of chess in Kenya and the subsequent appointment of an Interim Chess Kenya Committee to run and manage chess affairs in the country, … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK Classical – Final Results

(Press release courtesy of Chess Players Association of Kenya) An action-packed weekend of chess at the Bowling Green Restaurant, Parklands, finally came to an end with the sixth and final round of the ChessPAK Classical tournament earlier today. Austin Okeyo … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK Classical – Standings After Round 3

(Press release courtesy of Chess Players Association of Kenya) Chess Players Association of Kenya today hosted day one of its third tournament in two months, the ChessPAK Classical Tournament. The long play format spread over two days at Bowling Green … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK Rapid Open Results

Results for the ChessPAK Rapid Open tournament held on Sunday, July 3rd are as follows: 1st Place: Mehul Gohil – 5.5 points out of 6 2nd Place: Ben Magana – 4.5 points Joint 3rd Place: Wang’ombe Mugo, Ricky Sang and … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK Rapid – Jul 3

Checkmates Chess Club in conjunction with ChessPAK is pleased to invite you for a rapid chess tournament on Sunday, July 3rd. Details follow: Day + Date: Sunday, 3rd July 2011 Time: 9 am (registration) Venue: Bowling Green Restaurant, City Park, … Continue reading

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KE: Fizza Gorilla Blitz Qualifier Results

Results of the Fizza Gorilla Blitz Qualifiers hosted by Checkmates CC last Sunday, 19th June at Bowling Green Restaurant are as follows: 1. Wang’ombe Mugo – 8.5 points 2. Ben Magana & George Nderitu – 8 points 4. George Mwangi … Continue reading

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KE: Fizza Gorilla Blitz Qualifiers – Jun 19

Checkmates Chess Club has announced that it will be hosting the Fizza Gorilla Blitz Qualifiers this Sunday, the 19th of June 2011, at Bowling Green Restaurant, Parklands. The top 5 from this event automatically qualify for the Fizza Gorilla Blitz … Continue reading

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KE: CM William Wachira Wachania Wins ChessPAK Cup

After a gruelling four rounds played over 7 hours and 30 minutes, today saw the end of the ChessPAK Cup open tournament with the re-emergence of Candidate Master (CM) Wachira Wachania as the final winner with 5.5 points out of … Continue reading

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KE: ChessPAK Cup – Standings After Rounds 1-3

A delayed start and some organisational hiccups notwithstanding, the ChessPAK Cup open tournament got off to a promising start earlier today with the efforts of Collins Young, a representative of Checkmates Chess Club. A total of three rounds were played … Continue reading

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