2026 KENYA NATIONAL YOUTH & CADETS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS (KNYCCC)
Registration Form
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 |
- Registration Deadline: 30/03/2026 1800 hrs
- Date of Event: 01/04/2026 0800 hrs
Dates: 1st - 5th April 2026
Venue: Mang'u High School
Event Overview
The Kenya National Youth & Cadets Chess Championships brings together the nation's top young chess players who qualified through regional qualifiers. This FIDE-rated tournament features categories for Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 in both Open and Girls sections.
Who Can Participate?
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Players who qualified through regional qualifiers with 2 points or more
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Defending national champions in respective age groups
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Kenyan Nationals under 18 years (age eligibility as of 1st January 2026)
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Foreign residents may participate as additional players but are not eligible for National Champion title
Registration Details
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Deadline: Monday, 30th March 2026 at 6:00pm (strict)
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Registration Fee: KES 1,500 per player
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Accompanying Persons (Parents/Patrons/Coaches): KES 500 (one-off accreditation fee)
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Non-CKF Members: Additional KES 350
Key Requirements
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Dress Code: Formal school uniform with logo (mandatory)
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Proof of Age: Birth certificate may be required by Chief Arbiter
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Accommodation: Available at Mang'u High School - KES 800/day full board
Tournament Format
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8 rounds (Swiss System)
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Time Control: 90 minutes flat per player
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FIDE Laws of Chess apply
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Default time: 30 minutes
Play-offs (8th - 11th April 2026)
Top 11 Kenyan nationals in each category qualify for round-robin play-offs to determine:
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2026 National Champions in each category
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Invited slots for international events
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No registration fee for play-offs
Important Dates
| Activity | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | 30th March | 6:00pm |
| Arrivals | 1st April | All day |
| Technical Meeting | 2nd April | 7:30am |
| Opening Ceremony | 2nd April | 8:30am |
| Round 1 | 2nd April | 11:00am |
Contact Information
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Saphinah Kenyando (Head of Chess in Schools): 0712 525 818
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Rodah Etole (Gender & Special Interest Secretary): 0725 680 043
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John Mukabi (CKF Secretary-General): 0721 653 040