54th Nairobi Chess Club Championship

Nairobi Chess Club which is the oldest chess club in Kenya (formed in 1958) has announced that the 54th edition of the Championship will be held on 18th & 19th August 2012 at the Braeburn School, Gitanga Road, Nairobi.

Last years event attracted a total of 42 players and this year the organisers are expecting a bumper entry of over 100.

For the second year running Rodger Adai (proprietor of ARM Engineering) has sponsored this event.

The defending champion is Ben Magana.

Ben Magana (left) receives his trophy from Mr Ramesh after winning the 53th Nairobi Chess Club Championship

Poster for the 54th edition