Kenya's young chess masters shine at U17 national championship
Kenya's next generation of chess stars showed their talent at the 2026 Kenya Under-17 National Chess Championship..
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's 2026 Under-17 National Chess Championship concluded with young talents showcasing impressive skills, attracting a record 4,700 players nationwide.
- The tournament featured six age categories (Under-7 to Under-17) with separate boys' and girls' competitions.
- Winners in each category earned full sponsorship to represent Kenya at the Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Chess Kenya President Andrew Owili announced that players scoring seven points or more also qualify for the international event as self-sponsored participants, potentially sending Kenya's largest youth chess team abroad.
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