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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
July 8, 2026
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Juniors chess masters shine at Nyanza Schools Chess Championship
Junior chess players delivered standout performances at the Nyanza Schools Chess Championship in Kisumu, with several unbeaten champions securing qualification for the national championships...
✨ Key Highlights
Young chess prodigies showcased remarkable talent at the Nyanza Individual Schools Chess Championship in Kisumu, securing spots in the upcoming national championships. The event highlighted the growing standard of junior chess, with many champions achieving perfect scores.
- Aduma Melvin of Victoria Chess Club and Joseph Nerry of Mudasa Academy were among the dominant winners, achieving perfect six-point scores in their respective categories.
- Multiple schools, including Mudasa Academy, Jalaram Academy, and Victoria Chess Club, saw their young players achieve top honours across various age groups.
- Newly elected Chess Kenya President Andrew Owili congratulated participants and lauded the Kisumu County Chess Association for nurturing young talent.
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