Kiambu County Chess Association

Kiambu County Government-Kenya Updates
The THIKA Municipality
Githurai Municipality
Limuru Municipality - Kiambu County
The New Gatundu Municipality
Karuri Municipality
Kabete Municipality - Kiambu County
Kikuyu Municipality - Kiambu County
Lari Municipality
Kiambu Municipality

- MiniChess Kenya
KICC Kenya
*Grand Prix Standings Updated: Minichess Open Chess Championship – Grand Prix Circuit!*

With another exciting Grand Prix event now behind us, the race for qualification to the 2026 Kenya National Chess Championship enters its next crucial chapter.

We now turn our attention to the *Minichess Open Chess Championship*, the next stop on the Grand Prix Circuit, where players will once again battle for valuable Tournament Rating Performance (TPR) points.

*Minichess Open Chess Championship Registration Link*

https://forms.gle/8Kd598aSVEnKQE1b9

*Ways to Qualify for the Kenya National Chess Championship 2026 - Invitational Slots*
1. Grand Prix Average TPRs - 9 slots
2. ⁠Highest Rated Player as of December 1st - 1 slot
3. ⁠Kenya National Junior Champion 2026 - 1 slot

*Open Category GrandPrix Standings*

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17SXe5PqLolcTpE6wuuKQCf-MlXHXtglM6If-vyHSbpY/edit?usp=sharing

*Ladies Category Grand Prix Standings.*

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17SXe5PqLolcTpE6wuuKQCf-MlXHXtglM6If-vyHSbpY/edit?usp=drivesdk

*Confirmed Remaining Grand Prix Events*

1. ⁠Minichess Kenya Grand Prix Circuit - _29th - 30th August_
2. ⁠The MAO Open Grand Prix Circuit - _5th-6th September 2026_
3. ⁠Kisii Open Chess Championship- _11th - 13th Sept_
4. ⁠Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki Grand Prix Circuit. - _19th - 20th Sept_
5. ⁠Mombasa Open - _9th - 11th October_
6. ⁠KCB Open - _17th - 20th Oct_
7. ⁠CTC Open - _21st - 22nd Nov_

Courtesy Prox Chess House
🕊️ East African Daily Blitz
*Starts at 8:20pm*

*Link:* https://lichess.org/tournament/WKMt3pZh

We will keep the tournament open for *19 hours* in honor of *Hawi Kaloki*, representing the 19 years we were privileged to share with him.

*Today, we play for 12 hours, and tomorrow for another 9 hours.*

Join us as we come together through chess to *celebrate Hawi’s life, relive his memory, and honour the legacy he left behind.*

*Rest in Peace, Hawi. You will forever remain in our hearts. 🖤♟️*

https://www.youtube.com/live/fxhZMtTFtU4?si=FQwTNsvMzu4OqnI7

For those unable to attend Hawi's memorial service in person, let us gather virtually to honour his remarkable legacy both on and off the board. RIP, legend.

💯 *Ongoing*
East African Bullet Weekend

https://lichess.org/tournament/f3JVCJcC

🕊️ THE HAWI KALOKI MEMORIAL DAY
Tomorrow — Saturday, 15th August 2026🎯 THEME: MINI-HARAMBEE • BLITZ MATCH • TRIBUTE. Join us tomorrow as we celebrate the life of our beloved Hawi Kaloki.PROGRAMME:💛 Mini-Harambee with Tribute Theme
A designated area will be set up for contributions to support the family. Friends and well-wishers are warmly invited to step forward and share their favourite memories of Hawi.🎽 Tribute Merchandise on Sale
Custom handkerchiefs and badges featuring Hawi's photo and a special tribute quote will be on sale — grab yours and wear Hawi's memory with pride.♟️ Memorial Blitz Match
Watch Allan Chumba vs Collins Mburu go head-to-head in a thrilling blitz chess match played in honour of Hawi Kaloki — the young champion who inspired a generation.📲 SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS VIA M-PESA
Send to Rodah Olisa: +254 725 680043📍 Venue: PCEA St. Andrews Church (Near University of Nairobi – UON)
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM"The clock has stopped. The board is still. But the game he inspired continues."🕯️ All are warmly welcome. Bring your family, bring your friends, and come celebrate a beautiful life.Please share far and wide. 🕊️🤍

Thank you County Assembly of Kiambu !!

The WR Women’s Chess Tour heads to Africa.

Eight players, two days, rapid and blitz, straight knockout — Maputo, Mozambique, August 21-22.

The Africa leg is the third of 4 stops on the way to the Grand Final in Rosenstein Palace, Stuttgart, Germany.

The field brings together some of the strongest names from Africa and beyond.

🔗 Check the link in Bio for more info.
Courtesy WR Chess
Team