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Chess254

About Chess254

Building Kenya's chess future.

A movement to grow Kenyan chess, from grassroots to mastery.

Who we are

Players, coaches and schools, together.

Chess254 is a movement to grow Kenyan chess from the grassroots to mastery, bringing together players, coaches, schools, clubs and communities.

More than better players: a thriving chess culture, talent found wherever it exists, and a clear path to the top.

A player in a navy gilet reaches to move a piece on a green and white tournament board
An older player in a white cap and black jacket smiles at the board, black and white balloons behind

Every age and every level, at the same tables.

The pathway

From first move to mastery.

  1. DiscoverFirst moves, anywhere in Kenya.
  2. PlayReal games, real opponents.
  3. TrainCertified coaches, clear plans.
  4. CompeteTournaments and rated play.
  5. MasterKenya on the world stage.

What we do

Seven ways we grow the game.

More Kenyans discovering, playing and excelling at chess.

The ultimate goal

Kenya's next generation of chess masters, on the world stage.

A young man in a beige knit quarter-zip stands against a bright yellow and red painted mural

Our home base

It starts in Westlands.

Our first venue. Come to play. Stay to improve.

  • Certified coach on site, always
  • The Mall, Westlands: head down to the basement

Launch night

The night we opened.

Smiles, focus and a room full of players. Swipe through.

A woman in a grey club polo laughs with her hands on her hips
Laughter all night
A player with sunglasses pushed up on her head and a striped scarf focuses under warm lights
Focus under warm lights
A man in an orange Longhorns top and a woman in a grey patterned top smile together at the clubhouse
New friends
A player in a white Team Kenya tee and clear glasses smiles mid-game
Smiles mid-game
A man and a girl in a maroon hoodie stand beside giant floor chess pieces
Giant pieces on the floor
A player in a black sherpa jacket grins down at his position
Laughing over the board
A player in a light blue football jersey and glasses folds his arms over a green board
Arms folded, next move ready

Schools, clubs, sponsors

Partner with us.

Let's grow Kenyan chess together. Tell us what you have in mind.

  • Schools
  • Clubs
  • Sponsors
  • Communities

Kenyan format, e.g. 0712 345 678 or +254 712 345 678

A real person replies, usually within hours.

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