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African chess · Nairobi
Nairobi Junior Open brings the next generation to the board
Seven rounds, sixty-four young players, and a weekend built around brave ideas.
8 Sep 2026 · 5 min♜
People · East Africa
The coaches building stronger pathways for girls in chess
Across clubs and classrooms, a growing network is changing who gets to imagine a life in the game.
7 Sep 2026 · 8 min♝
World chess · Samarkand
Inside an Olympiad preparation camp
What national teams work on when the opening files are closed and the clocks are off.
6 Sep 2026 · 6 min♞
Play & learn · Game desk
Game of the week: patience before the pawn break
A quiet rook lift shows why timing can matter more than force.
5 Sep 2026 · 7 min♜
Community · Kisumu
A school league finds its rhythm beside Lake Victoria
Teachers, parents, and players turn Friday afternoons into a new local tradition.
3 Sep 2026 · 4 min♝
African chess · Africa
The continental calendar: what to watch this month
Key opens, junior events, team championships, and broadcasts across the continent.
1 Sep 2026 · 5 min