An eight-year-old chess champion from Gilgil Hills Academy will captain the Kenyan team at the first-ever Commonwealth Schools Chess Championship. The competition will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 4th to 12th. The young player already holds both national and African chess champion titles, demonstrating exceptional skill at a young age. The Kenyan team consists of ten learners, all under the age of thirteen. This will be a significant opportunity for the young chess players to compete on an international stage. The team represents a promising future for chess in Kenya. Their participation highlights the growing interest and talent in the sport within the country.