Kenyan Chess Tournaments & Events

Stay updated with FIDE-rated championships, rapid qualifiers, youth grand prix, and coastal festivals across Kenya.

UpcomingClassical

Kenya Open Chess Championship 2026

The flagship annual national championship featuring Open, Ladies, and Junior divisions with FIDE rating norms.

2026-08-15to 2026-08-19

Sarit Expo Centre, WestlandsNairobi, Kenya

KES 1,500,000Prize Pool

9 RoundsFIDE Rated

Organized by Chess Kenya FederationDetails & Pairing

UpcomingRapid

High-octane weekend rapid tournament gathering the top-rated Kenyan grandmasters and candidate masters.

2026-09-05to 2026-09-06

KICC Conference CentreNairobi, Kenya

KES 400,000Prize Pool

7 RoundsFIDE Rated

Organized by Nairobi Chess ClubDetails & Pairing

UpcomingClassical

Coastal premier chess tournament hosting players from across East Africa under official FIDE regulations.

2026-10-10to 2026-10-12

PrideInn Paradise Beach ResortMombasa, Kenya

KES 650,000Prize Pool

6 RoundsFIDE Rated

Organized by Mombasa Chess AcademyDetails & Pairing

Live NowYouth

National qualifiers for Under-8 to Under-18 categories selecting players for World Youth Championships.

2026-07-25to 2026-07-29

Melvin Jones School HallNakuru, Kenya

Trophies & MedalsPrize Pool

8 RoundsFIDE Rated

Organized by Chess Kenya Youth CommissionDetails & Pairing

CompletedBlitz

Intense 3m+2s blitz marathon featuring national master showdowns.

2026-06-14to 2026-06-14

Alliance Française, NairobiNairobi, Kenya

KES 200,000Prize Pool

11 RoundsFIDE Rated

Organized by Chess Hub KEDetails & Pairing