The 2018 MiniChess Kenya GrandPrix is off to a successful start after a wonderful first of 10 events at the Braeburn Imani International School, Thika. The event attracted 194 chess players in all five categories representing more than 20 schools and clubs. In addition to chess, players under 12 were treated to lots of fun […]
Attracting 287 participants, the inaugural Juja St. Peter’s Junior Chess Tournament proved to be the biggest event this year so far, organized in partnership with MiniChess Kenya. Juja St. Peter’s Primary School on October 7th 2017 hosted their first Chess Tournament at their school,attracting talent from atleast 17 schools and chess academies. The event proved […]
The Invisible Crown Performing Arts School hosted their inaugural junior chess tournament on the 16th of September with an impressive turnout of 90 participants. The event was organized in partnership with Minichess Kenya as the technical partner. At the end of the competition Wadhia Krish, Alando Mark, Laurecia Minage, Shah Hetansh, Petra Ayal emerged champions […]
Minichess Kenya is delighted to have showcased chess at the lively and colorful opening of the Next-Gen Mall along Mombasa Road, Nairobi Kenya. With our large demo board, we managed to attract hundreds of people who had come to the grand opening of the mall. Every day we learn just how popular chess is in […]
Minichess Kenya is delighted to have organized the 2nd Chess Masters for Africa Tour, sponsored by the Kasparov Chess Foundation and the Paul Allen Foundation. The 5 day event was led by International Master Rodwel Makoto of Zimbabwe from 8th to 12th April. A total of 12 trainees benefited from the vast experience, knowledge and […]
Minichess Kenya partnered with the Kenya Scouts Association to deliver a chess training at a recent scout moot held in KSA grounds in Nairobi, next to the Nairobi show grounds. The event ran from 15th to 16th of February and benefited a total of 116 participants over the two days. We are grateful for the […]
The anticipated Chess Masters for Africa Tour (CMAT) kicked off on 10th of February 2017 after the arrival of South African chess Grandmaster Kenny Solomon. On Friday, the GM visited the schools identified by Minichess Kenya to benefit from CMAT i.e. Nairobi School, State House Girls High School and St. Georges Girls High School. GM […]
