Commonwealth School Chess Championship 2026
Registration Form
Event Schedule
| # | Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th October | All day | Arrivals |
| 2 | 5th October | 9:00am | Players meeting |
| 3 | 5th October | 2:30pm | Opening ceremony |
| 4 | 5th October | 3:00pm | Round 1 |
| 5 | 6th October | 9:00am & 3:00pm | Round 2 & 3 |
| 6 | 7th October | 9:00am | Round 4 |
| 7 | 8th October | 9:00am & 3:00pm | Round 5 & 6 |
| 8 | 9th October | ALL DAY | FREE DAY |
| 9 | 10th October | 9:00am & 3:00pm | Round 7 & 8 |
| 10 | 11th October | 9:00am | Round 9 |
| 11 | 11th October | 7:30pm | Closing dinner & prize awarding ceremony |
| 12 | 12th October | ALL DAY | Departures |
Entry fees
| # | Payment Category | CKF Member (USD) | NON-CKF Member (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Player Upgrade to Single Room | 480 | 480 |
| 2 | Additional Player (Double Room) | 2040 | 2040 |
| 3 | Additional Player (Single Room) | 2160 | 2160 |
| 4 | Accompanying Person (Single Room) | 2010 | 2010 |
| 5 | Accompanying Person (Double Room) | 1890 | 1890 |
- Registration Deadline: 28/08/2026 2359 hrs
- Date of Event: 04/10/2026 0800 hrs
Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship 2026
Join Team Kenya at the inaugural Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship, to be held from 4th–12th October 2026 at CitiTel Hotel Mid Valley, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The championship is organized by the Malaysian Chess Federation under the auspices of the Commonwealth Chess Association and FIDE.
Eligibility: Players in the U7, U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19 age categories.
Minimum Qualification Requirement (Kenya):
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Kenya U17 National Championship 2026: Minimum 6 points.
Event Dates: 4th – 12th October 2026
Currency: USD
Payment Categories (Inclusive of return air ticket, insuarance and 8 nights accommodation)
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Official Player Upgrade to Single Room – USD 480
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Additional Player (Double Room) – USD 2,040
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Additional Player (Single Room) – USD 2,160
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Accompanying Person (Double Room) – USD 1,890
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Accompanying Person (Single Room) – USD 2,010
Payment Instructions
All payments must be made ONLY to the Chess Kenya USD Bank Account below.
Account Name: Chess Kenya
Account Number: 02120162629400
Bank: Co-operative Bank of Kenya
Branch: Kimathi Street
Branch Code: 11045
SWIFT Code: KCOOKENA
Bank Address: P.O. Box 7512–00200, Kimathi Street, Nairobi
Important:
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During checkout, select "Other" as the payment method.
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Upload the bank payment receipt as proof of payment before submitting your registration.
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Registrations without proof of payment will not be processed.
Registration Deadline: 28th August 2026.