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The chess club
Find your chess people.
Friendly games, shared ideas and the challenge of playing over the board. Find your place in our Juja chess community.
Meet the clubJuja, near JKUAT Gate A
Knight Life Chess Club & Academy
Your next move starts here.
A place to play, a path to improve, and people who share your love of the game. Discover your chess community in Juja, near JKUAT.
A welcoming chess communityLearning with directionOver-the-board competitionFair play, always
One club. Your own journey.
More ways to love the game.
From your first move to your next tournament, take the path that feels like you.
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The academy
Build a stronger game.
Structured programmes, coach feedback and a clear learning pathway. Explore coaching for the next stage of your chess journey.
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Tournaments & events
Put your game to the test.
Take your seat, follow the pairings and see where you stand. Find your next event and follow the action as it unfolds.
Find a tournament
Belong at the board
A good game.
An even better community.
Chess brings us together. The conversations between rounds, the ideas shared after a close game, the familiar face across the board. That is what makes a club.
At Knight Life, we make room for curiosity, competition and the simple pleasure of playing. Come for the chess. Stay for the people.
Discover club lifeTurn every game into a lesson
Play with purpose.
Improve with a plan.
Connect your Chess.com or Lichess account, review completed games and build a training routine around your own play.
Explore member toolsA 30-day platform trial. Three game analyses per day. See membership terms.Understand your games
Review completed games and revisit the decisions that mattered.
Train what matters to you
Work on your openings, tactics and endgames with a clearer focus.
See your progress
Follow your development over time, with provider ratings kept separate.
Analysis after the game. Never during.
Real people. Real chess.
Life beyond the screen.
Can I join if I am a beginner?
Yes. You do not need a rating to start. Contact us about your experience and we will help you find the right way to play or learn.
Where is Knight Life located?
We are in Juja, near JKUAT Main Gate (Gate A). Call +254 745 212758 or message us before visiting to confirm the current session times.
Can I enrol my child in the academy?
Parents and guardians can create their own account and enquire about the available academy programmes. Student records and progress are private to the family and authorised coaches.
What does the free member trial include?
The 30-day platform trial includes member tools and up to three game analyses per day. See Membership for current continuation pricing and terms. Academy programmes and event entries may have their own fees.
Make your next move
There is a seat for you here.
New to chess, returning to the board, or ready for a bigger challenge? Start with Knight Life.