Events

Upcoming Events

30^th June 2013

Ruy Lopez Thematic

Our first thematic tournament based on the Ruy Lopez opening (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5). For a change, black to play the first move (after white's Bb5).

Past Events

4^th, 5^th, 11^th and 12^th May 2013

Post Election Peace Open (PEPO)

A social cause meets the game of chess: promoting the idea of peace during and after the March 4th general elections.

16^th and 17^th February 2013

WeCC U-20 Teams Challenge

Our first team event: A 7-round Swiss tournament for school/club/private under-20 teams of 4 players (+2 reserves) each.

10^th and 11^th November 2012

Strathmore-WeCC Open Chess Championship (SWOCC)

Our last event for 2012: A 7-round, 2-day Swiss tournament in conjuction with Strathmore University and supported by IMAX Kenya, New Muthaiga Stables and Mzoori.com. Which of the 22 prizes on offer will you take home?

Saturday, 13^th October 2012

WeCC Tent at World Mental Health Fun Day 2012

At this year's World Mental Health Day celebrations at Railway Club Grounds in Nairobi, we will introduce people to the joys of chess, give them an opportunity to participate in simultaneous exhibitions and encourage them to join the club, all under our very own tent!

Sunday, 16^th September 2012

WeCC Blitz Chess Championship #2

The second of a biannual championship series to crown a 'WeCC Blitz Champion' every six months. 10 rounds + 14 playoff matches = a very intense competition. This edition is sponsored by Mzoori.com and Kingsway Tyres.

Saturday, 30^th June and Sunday, 1^st July 2012

WeCC June Rapid Open

Revisiting the type of tournament that started WeCC's calendar of events. Eight rounds of fun split over two days.

Saturday, 20^th April 2012 onwards

WeCC Members Individual League

An experimental league for individuals, with 10 WeCC members per division. Games to be played during weekly club meets on Saturday afternoons.

Saturday, 31^st March and Sunday, 1^st April 2012

WeCC Youth Open Chess Tournament

A 6-round rapid play tournament to be conducted over two days. For ages 5-20 only.

Sunday, 11^th March 2012

WeCC Biannual Blitz Chess Championship (March 2012)

The inaugural tournament of a biannual championship series to crown a 'WeCC Blitz Champion' every six months. 10 rounds + 14 playoff matches = a very intense competition.

14^th & 15^th January 2012

'2012 NCL Qualifiers' Tournament

A rapid play tournament to select the team (called 'WeCC Thoroughbreds') that would represent Westlands Chess Club at the 2012 Nairobi Chess League.