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Kenya Chess Coaches

Find a qualified chess coach across Kenya. Browse Grandmasters, International Masters, and FIDE Instructors — all vetted by the Chess Kenya Federation.

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18 coaches

Andrew Kayonde
IM

Andrew Kayonde

Elite Chess Academy

FIDE2316

International Master (Zambia, FIDE 2316). Six-time Zambian National Champion. FIDE Trainer. Resident coach at …

📍 Nairobi

Austin Walela

Nairobi Chess Club

Experienced chess coach active at Nairobi Chess Club and Black Knights Chess Club. Conducts club training sess…

📍 Nairobi
Benjamin Magana
CM

Benjamin Magana

KCB Bank Chess Club

FIDE2020

Kenya National Head Coach. FIDE Instructor. Three-time KNCC champion and six-time Olympiad participant. Chairm…

📍 Nairobi

Christian Nderi

Kenya National Team

Kenya National Team coach. Works alongside Head Coach Benjamin Magana to prepare Kenya's players for FIDE Olym…

📍 Nairobi
FA

David Lekopien

Chess Kenya Federation

FIDE Arbiter (FA) and National Arbiter (NA). Site Arbiter for national chess events.

📍 Nairobi
NA

Imali Esiera

Black Knights Chess Club

National Arbiter. Co-founding member of Black Knights Chess Club. Licensed arbiter since 2018.

📍 Nairobi
Jadon Simiyu
FM

Jadon Simiyu

Moi Primary & Junior School Chess Club

FIDE2152

Kenya's youngest FIDE Master (FM) as of 2025. 2025 Kenya National Chess Champion at age 13. Gold medalist at A…

📍 Nakuru
James Madol Panchol

James Madol Panchol

Youth Development · Club Founder · Tournament Champion

PMADOL Chess Club

James Madol Panchol is a distinguished professional chess player, elite coach, and the founder of PMADOL Chess…

📍 Nairobi
Joseph Gathogo
NI

Joseph Gathogo

School Instructor · Player Development Specialist

Passionate chess coach dedicated to helping players build strong fundamentals, improve competitive performance…

📍 Nairobi
FA

Joy Wangari Kamau

Chess Kenya Federation

FIDE Arbiter. Licensed since 2019.

📍 Nairobi
Jully Mutisya
WCM

Jully Mutisya

National Champion · Classical Specialist · Women's Chess

Equity Chess Club

FIDE1909

Jully Mutisya is a Woman Candidate Master (WCM), elite competitor, and one of the most prominent figures in Ke…

📍 Nairobi
Mikhail Ivanov
GM

Mikhail Ivanov

Elite Chess Academy

FIDE2526

Grandmaster from Serbia. Online coach for Elite Chess Academy Kenya.

📍 Nairobi
Moses Okuyo Andiwoh
NI

Moses Okuyo Andiwoh

Equity Bank Chess Club

FIDE1811

Head Coach of Equity Bank Chess Club — back-to-back Kenya Premier League champions. National Instructor and FI…

📍 Nairobi
CM

Robert Oluka Mclingeyo

KCB Bank Chess Club

FIDE1976

2024 Kenya National Chess Champion. Candidate Master playing for KCB Bank Chess Club. One of Kenya's top compe…

📍 Nairobi
IA

Sembei Mutua

Chess Kenya Federation

International Arbiter (IA) and International Organizer (IO). Main arbiter contact for Chess Kenya Federation e…

📍 Nairobi

Sergejs Klimakovs

Kakuma Chess Club

Coach appointed by FIDE for the Kakuma Refugee Chess Programme in Turkana County. Trained 24 coaches across 21…

📍 Turkana
Tom Amwai

Tom Amwai

Mavens Chess & Scholastic Centre

Founder and Head Coach of Mavens Chess & Scholastic Centre. FIDE Developmental Instructor and Minichess Traine…

📍 Nairobi
Vladimir Lazarev
GM

Vladimir Lazarev

Elite Chess Academy

FIDE2481

Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer. Former national coach of France, Thailand, and Malaysia. Based in France, coachi…

📍 Nairobi

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