Join the Club

Nairobi Chess Club meets weekly on Saturdays at the Goan Gymkhana Club along Ngara Road and our doors are open to anyone with an interest in chess. Our club has been known for organizing various chess tournaments since its inception. In recent years we have started to organize lessons and activities for our members to help them improve their game.

Membership Fees

  • Anyone can join Nairobi Chess Club by paying the regular membership fee of KSh. 3,000. However, to promote inclusivity we offer concessions to lady players (KSh. 2,000) and families (KSh. 5,000)
  • Affiliate membership to Chess Kenya can be obtained at an additional cost of KSh. 500 per person. The full fee needs to be paid regardless of the joining date.
  • As implied above membership is offered for a calendar year for ease of administration and becomes due for renewal on 1st January.
  • Payment to Nairobi Chess Club can be made by mPesa using Paybill 910200 and Account no. 2140014265.

Membership Benefits

Nairobi Chess Club provides a conducive environment for playing and learning chess at a location that is convenient and easily accessible. You can easily pair up with some of Kenya’s strongest chess players or meet someone at your level. Here’s a list of our membership benefits:

  • A place to watch and play chess
  • Challenging stronger chess players
  • Finding a chess mentor, tutor and buddy
  • Regular chess lessons that improve your chess
  • Opportunity to teach and mentor others
  • Participation in closed tournaments / events
  • Discount on participation in open tournaments
  • Opportunity to represent NCC in the league
  • Access to hot Indian food and cool drinks
  • Attractive discount on individual Chess Kenya fees

To start enjoying these benefits, complete the sign-up form below and you will receive an email at the indicated address for confirmation.

Membership Sign-Up Form

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