Chess Tournaments in Kenya 2026–2028
11 upcoming chess tournaments in Kenya (September 2026 – April 2028), 5 of them FIDE rated. Most common formats: open, team, women. Busiest locations: Nairobi, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, KABARAK UNIVERTY, Sports View Hotel. Dates, cities and formats are listed below; registration links and prizes are available to members.
September 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Sep 29 – Nov 12 | DEKUT CHESS LEAGUE | Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Kenya | Team |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
Try 7 days free →October 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Oct 2 – Nov 2 | RIFT VALLEY LADIES KUSF REGIONALS | KABARAK UNIVERTY, Kenya | Women |
November 2026 3
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Nov 1–8 | Kenya National Chess League - Super League Playoff | Sports View Hotel, Kenya | Team |
| Nov 10 | 2ND TEXAS CHESS CLUB TOURNAMENT | AIC SARAMEK KIMALEL, Kenya | Open |
| Nov 24 | Kisii Open Chess Championship Grand Prix Circuit 2 | Kisii ATC, Kenya | Championship |
December 2026 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Dec 11–13 | TEST 1 | Kenya | Open |
March 2027 2
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Mar 18–21 | Mavens Open International Chess Championship 2027 FIDE | Nairobi, Kenya | Open |
| Mar 26–29 | Kenya Open Chess Championship 2027 FIDE | Nairobi, Kenya | Open |
October 2027 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Oct 16–19 | KCB Open Chess Championship 2027 (3. edisyon) FIDE | Nairobi, Kenya | Open |
March 2028 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Mar 16–19 | Mavens Open International Chess Championship 2028 FIDE | Nairobi, Kenya | Open |
April 2028 1
| Dates | Tournament | Location | Type |
|---|
| Apr 1 | Kenya Open Chess Championship 2028 FIDE | Nairobi, Kenya | Open |
Registration links, prize funds, entry fees and contacts for every tournament, plus filters, favourites and 4,100+ puzzles are for members.
Try 7 days free →More lists
Compiled from chess-results, national federations, FIDE and ECU calendars and updated weekly. Dates may change; check with the organizer before registering. Last update: 2026-10-26.
