Event Name: Victoria East Africa U21 Open Chess Championship 2025 (2nd Edition)
Organizer: Victoria Chess Club-Kisumu – The Premier Chess Club in Western Kenya.
Sanctioned by: Chess Kenya
Venue: Sarova Imperial Hotel, Kisumu
Dates: Friday, 7th – Sunday, 9th November 2025
Description:
Victoria Chess Club, the premier chess hub in Western Kenya and an affiliate of the national governing body (Chess Kenya), proudly presents the second edition of the Victoria East Africa U21 Open Chess Championship. This prestigious event brings together young chess talents from across the region for a weekend of intense strategic competition at the luxurious Sarova Imperial Hotel in Kisumu.
Tournament Categories & Details:
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Prestige Category: Registration Fee Ksh 3,000 | Swiss, 8 Rounds, 80min + Os
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Elite Category: Registration Fee Ksh 2,000 | Swiss, 8 Rounds, 80min + Os
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Registration Deadline: 1st November 2025
Spectacular Awards:
Top performers will win amazing prizes, including:
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Laptops
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Tablets
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Phones
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Bluetooth Speakers
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Headphones
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Smart Watches
Event Partners: Powered by Chess Kenya, Oakentrust, Twenties Gaming, Komollo Travel and Tours, and Safaricom.
Contact & Registration:
Phone: +254 727 880 881 / +254 710 656 348
Email: victoriachess2022@gmail.com
Website: victoriachess.org
Registration Link: victoriachess.org/upcomingevents
Club Location: Kisumu Kakamega Highway, Kisumu, Kenya.
Traveling to the Championship?
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