Nairobi hosts Mavens Open, Africa’s premier chess showpiece

2026-03-24 - 12:53

Grandmaster Vojtech Plat of Slovakia (2457) emerged as the winner of the 2026 Mavens Open International Chess Championship, held in Kenya from March 19 to 22, 2026 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The tournament attracted players from 10 federations, including Angola, Hungary, India, Namibia, Nigeria, South Sudan, Slovakia, Uganda, Zambia, and Kenya the host, underscoring its growing international appeal. A total of 157 players competed in the Open Section, including 11 titled players,...