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National Chess Champion Disappointed as Young Talents Thrive

By Brian Mutuiri on Thu, 29 Dec 2022 - 4:13 pm

Chess Kenya will use the tournament to select the team to represent the country at the 2023 All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana.

A collage image showing Brielle Wahinya Wanjiru and her mother Agnes Gakunga.

KTN News Anchor Shares How Her 8-Year-Old Daughter Became Star Chess Player

By Tony Kipkorir on Thu, 29 Sep 2022 - 12:10 pm

She started playing Chess while in Grade one.

FIDE Fires Commentator Over Embarrassing Remark

By Brian Mutuiri on Wed, 28 Sep 2022 - 5:07 pm

International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced that Grandmaster Ilya Smirin will no longer work as a commentator.

World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Accuses Rival of Cheating

By Brian Mutuiri on Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 1:28 pm

Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen has accused fellow rival Hans Niemann of cheating during games.

Martin Gateri and Stephen Ouma Win Opening Matches in Kenya National Chess Championships

By Brian Mutuiri on Mon, 27 Dec 2021 - 3:23 pm

Fide Masters Martin Gateri and Stephen Ouma are among the top players who on Sunday, December 26 won their respective opening matches of the 2021 Kenya National Chess Championships.