Tag Archives: Kenyatta University

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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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: 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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KE: Inter Universities Chess Championship 2011 (KUSA Games) – Results

Posted on 21 December 2011

Text: Ben Magana Photos: Kim Bhari Over the past weekend, Paul Maloba and I organized the inter-universities chess event at Ruaraka, Nairobi. The spectacle was well-attended, with 9 entrants in the men’s section and 7 in the women’s section. In … Continue reading →

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KU Grand Masters Weekend

Posted on 24 February 2011

(Details courtesy of Rehema Maria) On Saturday, 29th January 2011, Kenyatta University Chess Club played host to a day-long tournament dubbed ‘KU Grand Masters Weekend’ at their Student and Business Centre on the main campus on Thika Road. The tournament … Continue reading →

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EAU Games 2010 – Chess Photos and Results

Posted on 1 January 2011

Some photos (and captions) from chess matches at the recently concluded East Africa Universities Games 2010 by Kim Bhari: The results were as follows. Men’s Category: Gold – Makerere University (main), Uganda Silver – Kyambogo University, Uganda Bronze – MUBS (Makerere … Continue reading →

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Chess at East Africa Universities Games 2010

Posted on 15 December 2010

Chess has been included as one of the disciplines at the East Africa Universities Games 2010 being held from 16 to 21 December 2010 and hosted by Kenyatta University, Nairobi. University teams from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi are … Continue reading →

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