Chess Kenya

14/09/2026

🏆 KENYA TO SAMARKAND! ♟️🇰🇪

Our national chess teams are Olympiad-bound! From September 15–27, the _*46th FIDE Chess Olympiad*_ takes over the Silk Road International Exhibition Centre in Samarkand, Uzbekistan — nearly 400 teams from over 200 nations converging on Central Asia for chess's biggest stage.

*Representing Team Kenya:*
♟️ *Men's Team*
Coach: Victor Ngani | Captain: Ben Magana
Simiyu Jadon | Kuka Kyle | Robert McGligeyo | Omollo Kenneth

♟️ *Women's Team*
Coach: Andiwoh Moses | Captain: Mutisya Jully
Kaloki Zuri | Maingi Mongeli | Nyaitondi Glenda | Nicole Ogaga Albright

🎖️ *Head of Delegation* : Anthony Kionga
🎖️ *Officials* : Faith Leting, Rodah Olisa, Paul Ombui
🎖️ President Owili and Treasurer Wanjala join the squad later in the week

Eleven rounds. Thousands of players. One board at a time, that's all it takes to make history. Every pawn pushed, every calculation made, carries the weight and pride of a nation behind it.

We wish our team the very best as they head to Samarkand 🇰🇪 🏆

08/09/2026

Dear Chess Family,

We are happy to inform you that Kenya is among the five privileged countries selected to present a team at the 3rd World Olympiad for Persons with Disability, taking place in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from 10th to 18th September 2026.

The team departs tonight to ensure they arrive in good time, settle in, and have adequate rest ahead of this very important assignment.

The team comprises experienced players who were selected earlier this year based on their ratings, in order to meet the participation deadline. The players are:

* Hassan Daudi
* Isaac Babu Odiah
* Sadam Ali Sheikh
* Mary Nduku
* Pius Clement Chumo
* Ronny Otieno

The team will be coached by John Mukabi and Aguda Lwanga.

The Head of Delegation is Ann Wambui Kung’u, Gender and Special Needs Secretary, assisted by Rodah Olisa.

As part of our capacity-building efforts to strengthen chess development and grassroots support, four county officials will also join the delegation to learn more about international event:

* Ronald Bolo – Nairobi County
* Caroline Onyancha – Nyamira County
* Vincent Ambani – West Pokot County
* Gladys Langat – Kericho County

Chess Kenya volunteers Paul Oketch and Rodgers Ogutu are also part of the delegation and will provide support and player assistance, particularly in catering to the team’s needs throughout the competition.

Please join me in wishing the entire team a safe journey and every success as they represent Kenya on the international stage. We are proud of them and look forward to a strong performance.

All the best to Team Kenya! 🇰🇪♟️

Regards,
Andrew Owili
Chess Kenya President
🙌♟️

31/08/2026

Awards Ceremony - Africa Junior

31/08/2026

Africa Junior Chess Championship 2026 Closing Ceremony

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

Africa Junior Chess Championship 2026 closing Ceremony

30/08/2026

🇰🇪 HISTORIC PERFORMANCE FOR KENYA AT THE AFRICA JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP!

Kenya has just registered its best-ever performance at the prestigious Africa Junior Chess Championship!

🥈 WFM Elizabeth Cassidy made history with Silver in the Girls' Section — Kenya's first-ever silver medal in that category. Entering as the 2nd-highest rated player, she finished strong with 7/9 points, gained 30 Elo points, and secured her 2nd WIM norm, moving closer to the WIM title.

🥉 FM Jadon Simiyu (2212) fought hard in a tough Open Section field to win Bronze, Kenya's first Open medal in 36 years, since Juma Arogo's win in Botswana in 1990! He finished with 5.5/9 points and bagged his 1st IM norm, a huge career milestone.

Both Jadon and Cassidy now head into the Rapid & Blitz events. We wish them the very best as they continue flying the Kenyan flag high! 🇰🇪♟️

🇰🇪 Congratulations, Jadon and Cassidy, the journey continues! 🇰🇪

24/08/2026

FM Jadon Simiyu and WFM Cassidy Maina have been officially flagged off by Deputy Treasurer Rodah as they set out to proudly represent Kenya at the Africa Juniors Chess Championships in Bujumbura, Burundi.

We wish them the very best as they take on Africa’s finest young chess talent. May their preparation, courage and determination shine through every game as they fly the Kenyan flag high!

“When you see a good move, look for a better one.”
— Emanuel Lasker
All the best, Jadon and Cassidy—play boldly, believe in yourselves and make Kenya proud!

24/08/2026

And we close the August Fixture at that.

The League still continues