I had to rush out of the house at 8.10am as the start time was 8.30am. Where did my time go I quizzed myself as I drove like a maniac to the venue.
8.34am - I was at the venue only to be met by a huge crowd of chess players waiting to enter the venue. KICC Security had insisted that all players must have a badge. What a nightmare for the organisers. The event started 45 minutes later but that was fine as there were chess players and old friends to chat to.
KICC tower from close |
Arbiter Steve Ouma in middle makes some announcements |
Njuru Mwangi of www.sufuria.com carefully notes his move |
Mushfig Habilov holds in head in agony |
Harold Wanyama of Uganda (left) takes on Philip Singe |
Shem Kariuki in action |
Kim Bhari (in green) Chairman of Nairobi Chess Club |
Jovial CM Wachira Wachania an old and good friend |
Tom Okongo who travelled from Kisii faces David Kinoti who came fully dressed for the cold weather! Note his gloves. |
Mushfig Habilov v Daphne Mwikali who had represented Kenya at the Zonals last month |
Chess love, blogger and Phd in Twitter - Duncan Apiyo |
Junior section was tough |
Duncan Apiyo |
Owino Magana |
The unsung heroes of the event. |
My problem started at around 12pm when I needed my daily caffeine fix and had to wait until 3pm after my second game to rush to Nakumatt across the street buy a Red Bull and pop into Java House for a coffee. I forgot to take a photo of the coffee.
Samsung advertises at night on the top of KICC with a moving display. |
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