About us

Club history, mission, and leadership

At ZaidKnights, we build a strong chess community in Nairobi and beyond. We support players from beginner to master, host professional tournaments, and publish chess content designed to improve strategy and performance.

Mission & vision

To empower Kenyan players with world-class coaching, tournament exposure, and a modern chess platform that connects talent, training, and competition.

Grow a national chess culture
Support youth and community engagement
Offer transparent rankings and analytics

Leadership team

Zaid Kimani

Founder & Head Coach

Amina Mwangi

Tournaments Director

James Ochieng

Membership & Communications