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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260523T100000
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SUMMARY:Giant Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:⚠️ Physical Requirement & Tournament Intensity\nGiant Chess is as much a sport as it is a game of strategy. By registering\, you acknowledge that this 3-minute blitz tournament requires a high level of physical activity: \nSpeed & Agility:You will be required to move large\, weighted pieces across a life-sized board and return to your clock within seconds. Expect a high-intensity workout. \nThe “World Cup” Format: Participants will compete in Group Stages followed by a  Knockout Phase (Quarters\, Semis\, Finals). If you advance\, you will be playing multiple back-to-back high-speed matches. \nEndurance: The 3-minute clock does not stop for physical fatigue. Success requires both mental clarity and physical stamina under the atrium lights. \nRecommended Gear: \n👟 Athletic footwear is mandatory.  No heels\, flip-flops\, or restrictive formal shoes. \n💧 Stay Hydrated.  We recommend bringing water to sustain your energy through the knockout rounds. \nPrepare your mind. Prepare your body. Make your move. \n  \nGiant Chess Tournament Registration FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.		\n			Transaction Phone Number\n			\n		\n		Name *FirstLastEmail *Year of BirthPhone Number  *Emergency ContactCounty *Club/SchoolMpesa Transaction Code *Submit
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/giant-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Galleria Shopping Mall Main Atrium\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260324T072732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T095753Z
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SUMMARY:Madaraka Day Special Juniors Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/madaraka-dayspecial-juniors-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Nakuru Chess Academy\, Kenya
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T073516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T073516Z
UID:397-1780099200-1780271999@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Nakuru Open - Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/nakuru-open-grand-prix/
LOCATION:TBA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T073825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T073825Z
UID:400-1780099200-1780358399@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Nairobi Open - Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/nairobi-open-grand-prix/
LOCATION:TBA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T074400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T074400Z
UID:403-1780099200-1780358399@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:KCB Cubs Junior Chess Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/kcb-cubs-junior-chess-championships/
LOCATION:TBA
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260425T100539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T104709Z
UID:1653-1780128000-1780160400@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Lenana Masters
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/lenana-masters/
LOCATION:Lenana School\, Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T074953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T074953Z
UID:406-1780617600-1780876799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Quo Vadis Nyeri Chess Open - Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/quo-vadis-nyeri-chess-open-grand-prix/
LOCATION:Quo Vadis Hub\, Nyeri\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260420T094848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T095107Z
UID:1503-1780732800-1780765200@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Goodrich International Juniors Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:♟️ Future Champions\, Your Move Starts Here! \nThe board is set\, and the pieces are ready\, are you? 🔥\nJoin us for the Goodrich International Juniors Chess Tournament and showcase your strategy\, skill\, and brilliance! \n📍 Katani\n📅 6th June 2026\n👦👧 Categories: U7 – U17 (Open & Girls)\n🏆 Trophies\, medals & certificates up for grabs! \nWhether you’re a beginner or a rising grandmaster\, this is your moment to shine ♟️✨ \n💰 Entry: Ksh. 1\,000 \nRegister Now: https://forms.gle/zVAf5j18dQciRc2A9 \nTag a young chess star and let the games begin!
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/goodrich-international-juniors-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Goodrich International Juniors Chess Tournament\, Kenya
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tumaini Chess Academy":MAILTO:tumainichessacademy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260425T101346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T101346Z
UID:1658-1780732800-1780765200@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Kitengela Open 2026
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/kitengela-open-2026/
LOCATION:Acacia Crest Senior School\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260425T111728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T111814Z
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SUMMARY:Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery Open Youth Chess Championship 4th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery School in conjunction with Nairobi Chess Academy and Club (NACHA) hereby invites junior players under the age of 18 years for the fourth edition of the Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery Open Youth Chess Championship 2026. The event will be held on Saturday 6th June at Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery School off Wambugu Road Parklands. \nWe look forward to your participation. For more details see attached poster. \nRegistration Link: https://nairobichessacademy.co.ke/event/23 \nRegards\,\nFM Steve Ouma\nTournament Director
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/oshwal-academy-nairobi-nursery-open-youth-chess-championship-4th-edition/
LOCATION:Oshwal Academy Nairobi Nursery off Wabugy Road\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260425T105119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T105553Z
UID:1664-1780734600-1780765200@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Southlands Chess Festival 4th Edition
DESCRIPTION:BIG. BOUNTIFUL. BETTER . \n*🌙 6th June 2026* \n🏁 FIDE RATED. \n💰 Entry:\n• KES 1\,000.\nPWD: Free \n⌛️ Paybill: 222111\n*Account:* 2086445#Name \nCome🙌 & Compete🧠 for glory! ❤️❤️♟️
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/southlands-chess-festival-4th-edition/
LOCATION:TBC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260324T073259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T073259Z
UID:902-1781308800-1781395199@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:KICC Rapids and Blitz Edition 7
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/kicc-rapids-and-blitz-edition-7/
LOCATION:Minichess Kenya\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260416T124645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T124645Z
UID:1414-1781337600-1781370000@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:The 4th Edition – Marion Schools Junior Chess Tournament 2026
DESCRIPTION:Where young minds rise and champions are made \n📅 Date: Saturday\, June 13th\, 2026\n📍 Venue: Marion Schools\, Kahawa West\n💸 Fee: KES 1\,000/-\n📲 Secure your seat: https://forms.gle/GsEw85EftkcKXna97 \n━━━━━━━━━━━━━\n🏁 Tournament Format:\n♟️ Swiss System | ⏱️ 25 mins per player | 🔢 6 Rounds \n👶 Age Categories (Boys & Girls):\nU7\, U9\, U11\, U13\, U15 & U17\n━━━━━━━━━━━━━ \n🎖️ Prizes (Boys & Girls):\n🏆 1st Place – Trophy + KES 1\,500 Voucher\n🏆 2nd Place – Trophy + KES 1\,000 Voucher\n🏆 3rd Place – Trophy + Pocket Chess Set \n🏫 Schools:\n🏆 Top 2 Primary & Secondary Schools win Trophies \n🎓 Certificates: Awarded to all participants \n🔥 Step up\, think sharp\, and dominate the 64 squares. \n📞 Contact: 0717 159 907
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/the-4th-edition-marion-schools-junior-chess-tournament-2026/
LOCATION:Marion Schools\, Kahawa West\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T075428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T075428Z
UID:412-1781395200-1782604799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:FIDE World Youth U14\, 16\, 18 Chess Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/fide-world-youth-u14-16-18-chess-championships/
LOCATION:Vrnjacka Banja\, Serbia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T093329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T093329Z
UID:416-1781481600-1782691199@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:FIDE World Cup U8\, 10\, 12 Chess Championships
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/fide-world-cup-u8-10-12-chess-championships/
LOCATION:Batumi\, Georgia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T093536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T093536Z
UID:419-1781740800-1782604799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Africa Individual Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/africa-individual-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Botswana
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T095649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T095649Z
UID:425-1781913600-1781999999@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Baringo Regional Youth/Schools Qualifiers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/baringo-regional-youth-schools-qualifiers/
LOCATION:TBA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T095846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T095849Z
UID:428-1781913600-1781999999@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Western Regional Youth/Schools Qualifiers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/western-regional-youth-schools-qualifiers-2/
LOCATION:TBA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260324T073628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T073628Z
UID:904-1781913600-1782086399@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:CTC Rapids & Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/ctc-rapids-blitz/
LOCATION:Nairobi County Chess Association\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T100516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T100516Z
UID:430-1782345600-1782604799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Siaya Open - Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/siaya-open-grand-prix/
LOCATION:Pride Hotel\, Bondo\, Kenya
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260323T092403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103337Z
UID:719-1782345600-1782604799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Elgeyo Marakwet Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/elgeyo-marakwet-open/
LOCATION:TBA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T094009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T094009Z
UID:423-1782432000-1782518399@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Africa Individual Chess Championship - Rapids & Blitz
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/africa-individual-chess-championship-rapids-blitz/
LOCATION:Botswana
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260425T112554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T112554Z
UID:1674-1782460800-1782666000@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:1st Nairobi Chess Club Grand Prix
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/1st-nairobi-chess-club-grand-prix/
LOCATION:Goan Gymkhana Club\, Nairobi\, Kenya
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T100757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T223925Z
UID:434-1782518400-1782604799@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Uasin Gishu Regional Youth/Schools Qualifiers
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/uasin-gishu-regional-youth-schools-qualifiers-2/
LOCATION:TBA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Nairobi:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260323T103935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103935Z
UID:733-1782547200-1782666000@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Nairobi League
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/nairobi-league/
LOCATION:TBA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260316T102656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T102656Z
UID:440-1782864000-1782950399@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:Africa Schools Team Championship
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.kenyachesshub.co.ke/event/africa-schools-team-championship/
LOCATION:South Africa\, South Africa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260511T010047
CREATED:20260319T224259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T163247Z
UID:551-1783036800-1783295999@www.kenyachesshub.co.ke
SUMMARY:2026 Coast Open Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:Registration and Payments. \n\nAll players wishing to participate are required to register no later than 8pm on the Wednesday 1st July 2026\n(registration deadline). The deadline will be adhered to and no extension to the same will be done.\nThe registrations must be done by all players/ coaches/ Institutions/ clubs/ teams through the\nLighthouse Chess Club events portal.\n Link: Link will be provided on the website http://www.lighthousechesclub.com\\nEnquires can be done through email: mailto:info@lighthousechessclub.com\nWhere registrations are emailed\, they must include the players surname/s\, first name/s\, FIDE ID number\, FIDE rating\, FIDE title of each player in a team.\nPayment of the registration fees should be done through Mpesa Buy Goods and Services till number 970198 and fill in registration on website portal\nPlayers will not be paired until their full payment obligations have been fulfilled.\n\nEntry Fee \n\nCorporates – Ksh 3\,000/- per player\n3.1.2 Open & Ladies – Ksh 2\,000/- per player\n3.1.3 Juniors – Ksh 1\,000/- per player.\n\nTravel and accommodation \nParticipating institutions are responsible for their own travel arrangements and accommodation. \nPlaying Schedule \n\n\n\nDate\nActivity\nTime\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, 3rd July 2026\nOpening Ceremony\n09:00 Hrs\n\n\nFriday\, 3rd July 2026\nRound 1\n09:30 Hrs\n\n\nFriday\, 3rd July 2026\nLunch\n13:30 Hrs\n\n\nFriday\, 3rd July 2026\nRound 2\n14:30 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 3\n08:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nLunch\n12:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 4\n13:00 Hrs\n\n\nSunday\, 5th July 2026\nRound 5\n08:00 Hrs\n\n\nSunday\, 5th July 2026\nRound 6\n13:00 Hrs\n\n\nSunday\, 5th July 2026\nLunch\n12:00 Hrs\n\n\nSunday\, 5th July 2026\nPrize Giving\n17:00 Hrs\n\n\n\nThe Junior tournament is scheduled to be played over a period of 1 days \n\n\n\nDate\nActivity\nTime\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nOpening Ceremony\n08:30 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 1\n09:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 2\n10:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 3\n11:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 4\n12:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nLunch\n13:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 5\n14:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nRound 6\n15:00 Hrs\n\n\nSaturday\, 4th July 2026\nPrize Giving\n16:00 Hrs\n\n\n\n  \nRules and Regulations \n\nThe tournament is open to all chess players and it will be FIDE rated.\nIt will be run according to the Swiss Pairing System over a total of 6 rounds. The tournament will be played according to rating sections.\nThe Open section will be the category that all players can play.\nUnder 1700 section will be the category for players with 1700 FIDE rating and below.\nThe Junior section will be the category for players who are 18 years or younger (players born on or after 2008).\nThe time control for the Open and U1700 games is 90 minutes plus 30 seconds increment per move.\nThe time control for the Junior games is 25 minutes per player.\nNo draw offers will be allowed before Black has completed his 30th move.\nDefault time will be 30 minutes.\nFIDE regulations will apply as per the FIDE Handbook.\nExcept with the permission of the Chief Arbiter\, only the players\, the captains\, the principals and stewards (-ess) are allowed in the playing area.\nThe players and the captains are not permitted to bring into a playing area telephone\, technical and other equipment extraneous to play\, which may in any way disturb or upset their opponents. The Chief Arbiter decides what constitutes extraneous equipment liable to offend the opponent.\nDuring the playing session\, a player may leave a playing area only with the permission of the Chief Arbiter.\n\nPrizes and awards \n\nThe Top 3 Players in the Junior category will be awarded Trophies.\nIndividual prizes will be awarded to the Top 5 players in Open and U1700 categories. There will be special prizes.\n\n\n\n\nPosition\nOpen Prizes (KES)\nLadies Prizes (KES)\n\n\n\n\nWinner\n50\,000.00\n50\,000.00\n\n\n1st Runner Up\n30\,000.00\n30\,000.00\n\n\n2nd Runner Up\n20\,000.00\n20\,000.00\n\n\n3rd Runner Up\n10\,000.00\n10\,000.00\n\n\n4th Runner Up\n5\,000.00\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest Veteran\n5\,000.00\n–\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nU1700 CATEGORY PRIZES\n\n\nPosition\nPrize (KES)\n\n\n\n\nWinner\n30\,000.00\n\n\n1st Runner Up\n15\,000.00\n\n\n2nd Runner Up\n10\,000.00\n\n\n3rd Runner Up\n5\,000.00\n\n\n4th Runner Up\n3\,000.00\n\n\nBest Lady\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest University Player\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest PWD\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest U1600\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest Junior\n5\,000.00\n\n\nBest Unrated\n10\,000.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConditions of Victory \n\nThe player with the most points in the final standings of the Open\, U1800\, U1600 and Junior categories is declared the 2026 Coast Open Chess Champion.\nIf two (2) or more players score the same number of points\, the tie is broken as follows:\n\nDirect encounter (the results of the players in the same point group).\nGreater number of victories.\nBuchholz.\nSonneborn-Berger.\n\n\n\nChief Arbiter \nThe Chief Arbiter of the event will be International Arbiter and FIDE Instructor:\nIA/FI James Kang’aru Mwangi (FIDE ID:10806245). \nAppeals \n\nAny protest regarding a decision taken by the Chief Arbiter or any of his assistants must be submitted in written form to the Chairman of the Appeals Committee within 30 minutes after the completion of the respective game.\nA written protest must be accompanied with the sum of Ksh 2\,000/= as a deposit from the signatory. The deposit must be handed to the Chairman of the Appeals Committee. If the appeal is granted\, the sum shall be returned immediately. If the appeal is found to be baseless by the Appeals Committee\, the deposit will be forfeited to the Tournament kitty.\nThe members of the Appeals Committee will be announced before the start of the first round.\n\nConsent for Photography/Videography during the Chess Tournament. \nThe organizing committee is committed to ensure privacy and data protection rights of individuals in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019\, particularly Regulation 20 and 21 concerning the processing of personal data for visual and audio purposes. \nDuring the chess tournament i n Aga Khan Academy\, Mombasa\, we may engage in photography and videography activities to capture the chess games and promote scholastic achievements. This documentation may include images and footage of participants\, audience and other individuals at the event. \nBy participating in the tournament\, you acknowledge and consent to the following: \nConsent for Photography/Videography: You consent to capturing of your image and/or voice during the event. \nPurpose of Capture: The captured visual and audio will be used for promotional and educational purposes\, showcasing the event’s success and fostering chess enthusiasm within the school and broader community. \nNo Commercial Use: The captured materials will not be used for any commercial purpose\, nor will be sold or transferred to third parties for monetary gain. \nWithdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by notifying the event organizers in writing on: info@lighthousechessclub.com \nYour participation in the chess tournament implies your understanding and acceptance of the terms outlined in this consent statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of visual and audio materials\, please contact the organizer prior to the event. \nTournament Information Source:2026 Coast Open Chess Championship
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