Reuben Curtis of Mudasa led Joseph Nerry (Makini) and Jayden Herman (Golden Elites) in the Under-11 boys while Skylar Amor also of Mudasa made it a 1-2 finish alongside her schoolmate Sonia Victorious while Anoushka Maria from Jalaram Acdemy came third.
Serena Stacy of Golden Elites shined in the Under-13 girls show as Marvin Ousia from Makini topped the boys category.
Zena Ibrahim from Sinyolo Girls went home happy after finishing top in the Under-15 girls, finishing ahead of Mitchel Atieno from Koru Girls and Mary Agnes Owango from Makini School. Victor Tindi won the boys show.
Shukri Shakira from Agha Khan Primary took home gold in the Under-17 category as Rishit Ravat of Kisumu Senior won the boys category.
Tournament Director Andrew Owili thanked the parents, students and stakeholders who attended the event and said it is their support that has taken chess this far.
Owili who also doubles as the lead trainer of Makini School that emerged as number two best primary said he was happy with his students who had shown so much grit and hard work.
National chess Instructor, Isaac Ondeng also commended the Mudasa Academy for being the best primary school in the region.He said the kids learning curve has always been steepening through continuous dedication to training and learning.
Koru Girls High School was the best secondary school.