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KCB Chess Club dominates Mavens Chess tournament

Candidate Master Benjamin Magana in action during the Mavens Open Chess tournament in Nairobi on March 2, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard]

Eight-time Premier League champions KCB delivered an outstanding performance at the recently concluded Mavens Chess Tournament in Nairobi.

The team showcased its dominance after Candidate Master Benjamin Magana secured the second place in the open section with seven points. Meanwhile, FIDE Master Joyce Nyaruai clinched the ladies' title, emerging as the overall winner with an impressive 5.5 points.

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