CKF - Kakamega County Chess Association

Africa has waited more than 100 years for this.
The Chess Olympiad could finally be hosted in Africa in 2032, according to FIDE. However, it still needs to prove it can financially and logistically deliver one of the biggest events in global chess.

Africa is producing elite players, thriving local communities, and some of the fastest-growing chess scenes. Yet historically, chess’s biggest events have remained concentrated in Europe, North America, and more recently Asia.

Could elite chess truly go global?
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Photo: Michal Walusza/FIDE

Some players, particularly beginners, feel powerless once the queens come off the board. However, to master attacking chess, you must learn how to continue an attack and deliver checkmate even after the strongest pieces have been traded. Try to solve this mate in three!

Check solution:
https://play.chessclub.com/daily-puzzle/2026-05-18

Why is this brilliant and beautiful?

County Government of Kakamega
Kakamega Social Services, Sports, Youth, Gender & Culture Department

Coach 32 Chess Presents...♟️14th Chess Kenya NATIONAL ARBITERS SEMINAR 2026♟️
Building Capacity for World-Class Events
📅 30th - 31st May 2026
📍 Baaz Hotel kakamega
🎯 Alongside Kakamega Open Grand Prix 2026

WHY ATTEND?
1. Get Licensed:
Qualify as a Chess Kenya National Arbiter
2. FIDE Pathway:
First step towards FIDE Arbiter title
3. Practical Training:
Swiss Manager
Anti-cheating
Time Control
Appeals
4. Deploy Locally:
Officiate rated events in Western Kenya immediately

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE:
Chess teachers, coaches, players, sports officers.
FACILITATORS
Organizers/ Arbiters Committee
Lecturer:
International Arbiter (B) + FIDE Arbiter James Kang'aru FIDE - International Chess Federation
African Chess Confederation- Confédération Africaine des Echecs
FEES
KES 3,000/= per person
Includes:
Training materials
Refreshments
Certificate issued by Chess Kenya Federation
REGISTER NOW
Pay MPESA Till number 9848983 (BaGo)
Deadline:
Limited slots: 30 only
REGISTRATION LINK:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWAu0B7obp8zAIfyttbeiAxRMkqPQ9uVQNWOQwFfIn2YVOmA/viewform?usp=header
We must grow our own arbiters to match the growth of events. Western Kenya needs you.

Organized by CKF - Kakamega County Chess Association
Sanctioned by Chess Kenya Federation