This semester, IM Evan Park will continue teaching the Salama-Gachie Advanced students. We also would like to welcome our new instructor, David Li, a high school junior from Chicago. He will be teaching the beginners.
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A big congratulations to all of our 2025 puzzle contest winners. This year 46 students participated in the competition. We awarded three prizes in each of three divisions–senior, junior and primary–for a total of nine. Each participant, whether a prize winner or not, also received a monetary reward per the donor’s request. Congratulations to all our contestants!
Students expressed happiness and gratitude after the prizes were announced. Here are some representative reactions:
“Thank you for the awards. It really helped me with my transport and I was able to purchase the school stuff I didn’t have.”
“We received the awards. We don’t take it for granted, we really appreciate it.”
Many thanks to our donor whose generous support made this puzzle contest possible, and to all the students for their enthusiastic participation. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to IM Evan Park for leading the contest, and faculty coordinator Catherine Biketi for her invaluable support.
Moving forward to this year, we hope to host more puzzle contests as well as develop a clear curriculum for all of the students that will carry on even after Evan leaves for college.
Below is a summary of the brilliant performance of Salama players at the regional and the national tournaments.
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Just before Kenyan schools break for the rest of August, 19 Salama players hailing from 7 affiliated schools delivered over-the-board outstanding results that served as a testament to their chess prowess and perseverance. By scoring 2.5 points or above at the regional tournament, they qualified for the 2024 Kenya National Schools Chess Championship (KNSCC), showcasing their talents and skills at the national level.
The tremendous growth of the game within the Salama community made this year another great success in terms of chess performance. The chess club at Salama Gachie Community School has seen participation almost doubled; at the alumni schools, Salama graduates are now leading or creating their own clubs. Last year, 7 Salama players qualified for the National Schools and debuted on the national stage; this year, the number nearly tripled!
Below is a summary of the brilliant performance of Salama players at the regional and the national tournaments.
CTC commends all Salama players on their remarkable chess achievements! Their hard work and sheer commitment have paid off and enabled them to reach milestones one after another. Please take a look at our Flickr album here for Salama players’ memorable experience at 2024 KNSCC and their visit to Lake Elementaina as a celebration of their incredible feat.
