Tag Archives: Goan Gymkhana

KE: 2012 Nairobi Chess League – Final Results

Posted on 18 March 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka The 2012 Nairobi Chess League organised by Nairobi Chess Club came to a close on Saturday, 3rd March 2012 with Round 7 and Round 8 matches played that afternoon. Kais Mussa of NCA Team 1 … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 NCL – Round 5 & 6 Results

Posted on 1 March 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka Round 5 and 6 matches of the 2012 Nairobi Chess League played on Saturday, 18th February 2012 proved that the contest for first place is still wide open as Sicilian Simbas gained the lead with … 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: 2012 NCL – Round 3 & 4 Results

Posted on 12 February 2012

Text: Paras Gudka Sicilian Simbas continued their onslaught in Round 3 & 4 games played on 4th February 2012 at the Goan Gymkhana, beating University of Nairobi 4-0 and drawing against arguably the strongest team in this year’s edition of … Continue reading →

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KE: NCC Simbas Roar Ahead of Historic Match Versus Ugandan Side

Posted on 10 February 2012

(Press release courtesy of Nairobi Chess Club) Kenya’s best chess players take on an elite Ugandan side this weekend in an event dubbed “Battle for Migingo”. The historic encounter which kicks of at Goan Gymkhana at 8.30 am on 11th … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 NCL – Round 1 & 2 Results

Posted on 3 February 2012

Text and Photographs: Paras Gudka The 2012 Nairobi Chess League got off to an interesting start on 28th January 2012 when 16 teams – the highest number of teams seen at any Nairobi Chess League – sat down for their first … Continue reading →

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KE: NCC Inaugurates 2012 Edition of Nairobi Chess League

Posted on 26 January 2012

Text and Photos: Paras Gudka On the warm Saturday afternoon of 21st January 2012, a veritable mass of chess enthusiasts, organisers, players, their parents and curious onlookers gathered at the pool area of Goan Gymkhana on Ngara Road, Nairobi to … Continue reading →

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KE: 2012 Nairobi Chess League Schedule Released

Posted on 4 January 2012

The schedule for the 2012 Nairobi Chess League (NCL) was released earlier this week. A total of 11 teams will battle it out for a cash prize fund of KES 50,000/- between January and March 2012. While participation in the … Continue reading →

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KE: NCC Grand Prix Leg 2 – Results

Posted on 21 November 2011

(Report courtesy of Nairobi Chess Club) A total of 40 players registered for this event with many top names, Ben Magana, Mehul Gohil, Matthew Kanegeni all chasing elusive Grand Prix Points. The event was proudly sponsored by Mehul Gohil and … Continue reading →

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KE: Second Leg of NCC Grand Prix Series to be a Promising Chess Affair

Posted on 19 November 2011

(Press release courtesy of Nairobi Chess Club) The second leg of the Nairobi Chess Club Grand Prix on Sunday 20th promises to offer the casual kibitzer plenty of thrills and spills. Besides the confirmed entries of the top 2 on … Continue reading →

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