Tag Archives: classical

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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RW: Olympiad Qualifiers – Results

Posted on 26 June 2012

(Information courtesy of Rwanda Chess Federation) A 7-round Olympiad qualifiers organised by Rwanda’s national chess federation FERWADE came to an end on Sunday, 17th June 2012 at the Sun City Hotel in Kigali. The tournament saw time controls of 90 … Continue reading →

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UG: Kenya’s Gilruth Outwits Ugandans in North Rift Branch International Open

Posted on 19 March 2012

(Press release courtesy of Uganda Chess Federation) Kenya’s experienced Peter Gilruth outwitted Ugandan chess stars to win the North Rift International Chess Championship held in Eldoret, Kenya from Friday 16th to Sunday 19th March 2012. To win the event, Gilruth … Continue reading →

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KE: North Rift Branch International Chess Tournament (Ambasi Open) – Mar 16-18

Posted on 15 March 2012

The North Rift Branch of Chess Kenya will be hosting the North Rift Branch International Open Chess Tournament in Eldoret county over the upcoming weekend of March 16th to 18th 2012. This will be a FIDE rated tournament with players … Continue reading →

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KE/UG: NCC Simbas Mauled by Team Uganda at Inaugural ‘Migingo Cup’

Posted on 16 February 2012

Text: Various Photos: Kim Bhari and Paras Gudka Nairobi Chess Club continued their trailblazing ways over the weekend of 11th and 12th February 2012 when they hosted a very strong contingent from Uganda for the first ever exhibition match between … Continue reading →

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KE: 53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship – Aug 27 & 28

Posted on 19 August 2011

Kenya’s oldest registered chess club, Nairobi Chess Club, announced yesterday that they would be hosting the ’53rd Nairobi Chess Club Championship’ over the last weekend of August. Details follow. Dates: Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th August 2011 Time: 2.30 pm … Continue reading →

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KE: ChessPAK Classical – Final Results

Posted on 31 July 2011

(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

Posted on 30 July 2011

(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 Classical Tournament – Jul 30,31

Posted on 25 July 2011

Chess Players Association of Kenya (ChessPAK) will be hosting their third chess tournament over the coming weekend of 30th and 31st July 2011. Details are as follows: Dates: Saturday, 30th and Sunday 31st July 2011 Venue: Bowling Green Restaurant, City … Continue reading →

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KE: CM William Wachira Wachania Wins ChessPAK Cup

Posted on 5 June 2011

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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