KENYA NATIONAL SCHOOLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025
Registration Form
Event Schedule
| # | Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04.04.2025 | All day | Arrivals |
| 2 | 05.04.2025 | 0830hrs | Opening Ceremony |
| 3 | 05.04.2025 | 1000 hrs | Round 1 |
| 4 | 05.04.2025 | 1400 hrs | Round 2 |
| 5 | 05.04.2025 | 1700 hrs | Round 3 |
| 6 | 06.04.2025 | 0800 hrs | Round 4 |
| 7 | 06.04.2025 | 1120 hrs | Round 5 |
| 8 | 06.04.2025 | 1500 hrs | Round 6 |
| 9 | 07.04.2025 | 0730 hrs | Round 7 |
| 10 | 07.04.2025 | 1030 hrs | Round 8 |
| 11 | 07.04.2025 | 1400 hrs | Round 9 |
| 12 | 07.04.2025 | 1700 hrs | Prize Award Distribution |
| 13 | 08.04.2025 | All Day | Departures |
Entry fees
| # | Payment Category | CKF Member (Ksh) | NON-CKF Member (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resident Player | 4700 | 5050 |
| 2 | Non Resident Player | 2000 | 2350 |
| 3 | Resident Accompanying Person | 3700 | 4050 |
| 4 | Non Resident Accompanying Person | 500 | 850 |
| 5 | Resident PWD | 3200 | 3550 |
| 6 | Non Resident PWD | 500 | 850 |
- Registration Deadline: 06/04/2025 1800 hrs
- Date of Event: 04/04/2025 0830 hrs
Join us for the upcoming Kenya National Schools Chess Championship 2025
📅 Dates: April 4th – April 8th, 2025
📍 Venue: Mang’u High School
🏆 Host: Kiambu County Chess Association under Chess Kenya Federation (CKF)
Who Can Participate?
👦🏽👧🏽 Open to students who participated in official regional qualifiers
🎓 Age categories: U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, and U17 (Boys & Girls)
🏅 National champions from previous editions automatically qualify
🌍 Foreign national residents may participate but won’t be eligible for the national title
Key Dates:
📝 Registration Deadline: March 31st, 2025, at 6:00 PM
🚗 Arrival: April 4th, 2025
📣 Technical Meeting: April 5th, 7:30 AM
♟️ Rounds 1–9: April 5th – 7th
🏅 Prize Distribution: April 7th, 5:00 PM
🚀 Departure: April 8th, 2025
Registration & Fees:
💰 Players: Ksh. 1,500
👨👩👧👦 Accompanying persons (Parents, coaches, etc.): Ksh. 500
🆕 Non-CKF members pay an extra Ksh. 350
🏠 Accommodation (optional): Ksh. 800 per day (full board) or a one-time amenities fee of Ksh. 500 for external stay
Tournament Format:
♟️ 9-round Swiss system, played under FIDE laws
⏳ Time control: 90 minutes per player
🚨 Default time: 30 minutes
Prizes & Recognition:
🏆 Trophies, medals, and merit certificates for top three players in each category
🇰🇪 National Champion title & international event invitation for category winners
🏫 Best performing schools (Primary & Secondary) will be awarded
Important Notes:
🎽 Formal school uniform is mandatory. Special CKF T-shirts available for non-school players
🌐 All players must register online at chesskenya.co.ke/Events/register/13
⏳ No late registrations or walk-ins
📞 For inquiries, contact Chess Kenya officials listed in the invitation.
🔥 Don’t miss out on this prestigious event! Register now and be part of Kenya’s biggest schools’ chess championship! ♟️