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Knights Chess Academy wins Nairobi Junior League

November 18, 2023

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Knights Chess Academy wins Nairobi Junior League

Knights Chess Academy reigned supreme in the inaugural Nairobi Junior Chess League with a perfect score of 10/10 points.

Makini School on the other hand gave a commendable performance, claiming second place with 9/10 points, though they lost their final match to the formidable Knights Chess Academy.

Knights Chess Academy B showed their prowess by taking third place with 8/10 points, despite losing two games to Knights Chess Academy and Makini School.

The event saw a total of eight teams competing.

Chess Kenya President Bernard Wanjala presents the winning team with their trophy.

Top players in the respective boards

Board 1 Boys:

Ethan Kariuki of Makini School with an impressive 9/10 points. Ethan had also finished 6th at Schools National Championship in the U13 open category

Board 1 Girls:

Atarah Bella of Knights Chess Academy with 9/10 points.

Board 2 Boys:

Najibu Moses of Kibera Knights, with a perfect score of 10/10.

Board 2 Girls:

Lavender Syombua of Kibera Knights, boasting 6/10 points.

Board 3 Boys:

Andy John of Knights Chess Academy with 10/10 points.

Board 3 Girls:

Annette Munyali of Kibera Knights, with a remarkable 9/10 points.

The junior league event is a welcome addition to the junior chess scene, which is currently dominated by several rapid events. The league event is a great way to teach the Kenyan youth the culture of classical time controls.