The End Game
You already play. Come for games, sparring and good company.
KSh 3,000/ month
or KSh 300 for a day pass
From 4:00 p.m.
Nairobi's chess clubhouse. Drop in for a game, or get better with a certified coach beside you.
Kids, adults and coaches.
Open 7 days at The Mall, Westlands.
Come to play. Stay to improve.
- The Mall, Westlands · Basement level
- Day pass from KSh 300 · Open 7 days
- 0722 150 288
The clubhouse
A chess club for every level, right in Westlands.
Whether it is your first game or your next tournament, there is a seat for you.
A certified coach is on site whenever the clubhouse is open.
01Drop in and play
Boards, clocks and a friendly opponent are waiting. New, rusty or rated, you will find a game.
Book a day pass
02Train with a coach
Personal, structured coaching for adults and beginners. Play, review your games and improve.
How training works
03Compete and connect
Blitz nights, beginner evenings and tournaments. The easiest way to meet the community.
See upcoming events
Memberships
Pick your pace.
Every plan has a day pass, so you can try it before you join.
Most guidedAdult Training Membership
Coached, personal improvement for beginners and adults.
KSh 7,500/ month
or KSh 1,500 for a day pass
Flexible hours
MiniChess Academy
Saturday training, games and feedback for children.
KSh 7,500/ month
or KSh 1,500 for a day pass
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For parents · MiniChess Academy
Saturdays they look forward to.
No sitting still memorising moves. Children understand, play, review, practise and try again.
- Patience
- Concentration
- Decision-making
- Resilience
- Confidence
- Every Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- KSh 1,500 to try a day
- KSh 7,500 / month
What's on
Next on the board.
Tournaments and chess events in Nairobi, ours and our partners'. Tap a flyer for the full details.
Sat 31 Oct · 8:00 a.m.
Brookhurst Junior Chess Tournament
Brookhurst International Schools, Kiserian · Chess254 event
KSh 1,000Register on the form
Sat 14 Nov · 8:00 a.m.
Woodcreek School Chess Tournament
Woodcreek School, Nairobi · Chess254 event
KSh 1,000Register on the form
Life at the clubhouse
Moments from the night we opened the doors.
Smiles mid-game
Balloons and a good game
Colour on every wall
Focus under warm lights
Arms folded, next move ready
Taking his time
More than a club
Building Kenya's chess future.
Chess254 is a national movement, from grassroots to mastery. The clubhouse is our home base.
Meet the movement- Discover
- Play
- Train
- Compete
- Master
Visit
Find us at The Mall, Westlands.
Inside The Mall, Westlands. Head down to the basement: that is where you will find us.
Opening hours
- Monday to Friday
- 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday
- 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Questions welcome
Ask us anything.
Memberships, kids, events or partnerships. A real person from the team replies, usually within hours.
Ready to play? Day passes from KSh 300.
Book a Day Pass