Narok County Chess

It's Official 🎉🎉

The Narok County Chess Association is now registered with the Sports Registrar, in full compliance with the Sports Act of 2010.

Huge thanks to everyone who played a part in making this happen🙏🙏🙌🙌

Celebrating a triumphant milestone in the Narok County Chess Follow-up program at Ilmotiook Secondary School! It's trully inspiring to witness our young chess enthusiasts confidently delivering checkmates and clinching well-earned victories. Their dedication, strategic, brilliance, and growing mastery of the game are a testament to the program's success and the bright future of chess in Narok County. Have you signed up for the upcoming inaugural Narok County Chess Championship? #chesskenya #chess #narok #narokcounty #narokcountychess #fide

The Inaugural Narok County Chess Youth Qualifier is a pathway event for young players aiming to compete in the Kenya National Chess Championships. Here are the details for this qualifier and its connection to the nationals:

Event Overview:
- Name: Inaugural Narok County Chess Youth Qualifier
- Date: Saturday, July 19,2025
- Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EAT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Girls Narok, Narok County
- Age Group: 8-18 years (categories: U-8, U10, U-12, U15, U18)
- Format: Swiss-style tournament, 6 rounds, 15+10 time control
- Prizes: Medals for top 3 in each age category, certificates for all participants, special awards for best female player and Trophies for the Best Schools.

Registration Details:
- Fee: KSh 800 per player
- Payment: Via Till Number 4134968 (IQCHESS KENYA)
- Registration Link: Click to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHzPd5ctRN5Xf7Ks0pn3OCNpvUW0NVkeOy8kDuRMMdL2XuEg/viewform?
- Deadline: July 17,2025

Pathway to Nationals:
Players who score at least 3 points in this Narok County Qualifier will advance to the Kenya National Youth & Cadet Chess Championships. The 2025 edition of the nationals venue TBA.
Additional Highlights:
- Chess merchandise will be available for purchase.

Contact: For inquiries, email [email protected] or call +254 725 277 204.

This qualifier is a fantastic opportunity for Narok’s youth to compete, grow, and potentially represent the county at the national level! ♟️

Building Young Minds Through Chess! ♟️✨ Narok County Chess Association conducting an engaging workshop at St. Joseph Oloomirani High School, inspiring the next generation of chess champions.

The Ilmotiok Secondary School Chess Workshop, hosted by Narok County Chess, successfully empowered students to enhance their chess skills. This initiative is part of their ongoing effort to foster talent and critical thinking in Narok, inspiring the next generation of chess players for regional and national success.