Through every move and countermove, chess teaches patience, foresight, and resilience — skills that translate directly into school, career, and leadership.
Join Brian Kidula (“Uncle B”), founder of Terrian Chess Africa, for a transformative workshop on strategic thinking and planning through chess. Drawing from over four decades of experience as a player, trainer, and event organizer, Brian will guide participants in using chess as a tool for problem-solving, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Youth seeking to build focus, discipline, and decision-making skills.
Parents & Educators looking for creative tools to develop students’ thinking.
Teams & Organizations aiming to foster strategic planning and teamwork.
Anyone curious about applying chess principles to real-life challenges.
Strategic Thinking: Learn how to anticipate outcomes and make better decisions.
Planning Under Pressure: Practice staying calm and focused in high-stakes situations.
Problem Solving & Creativity: Discover innovative approaches to overcome obstacles.
Life Lessons from Chess: Explore how patience, resilience, and focus lead to success beyond the board.
This workshop supports four key areas of development:
Personal Development: Strengthen focus, discipline, and emotional resilience.
Talent Development: Hone problem-solving and analytical skills for real-world application.
Professional Readiness: Build transferable strategic skills for career and leadership paths.
Community Involvement: Foster collaboration, mentorship, and intergenerational connection.
Custom rates available for schools, organizations, and group sessions.
3-hour interactive training session (in-person or virtual)
Chess-based exercises for real-life application
Workbook and post-workshop resources
Access to Terrian Chess Africa’s community programs
Discover thought-provoking articles, insightful interviews, and practical tips from industry experts and speakers.
Keynote Address by Industry
Panel Discussion
In-Depth Training
VIP Package
Group Booking Discount
When the history of Kenyan chess is finally written there will be one name that will have its own chapter! That chapter will be titled “Brian Kidula – Simba wa Lugari”
Brian Kidula the CEO of Terrian Chess Academy became the first chess organiser in Kenyan history to have games transmitted live on the internet. This was made possible with his recent purchase of 5 state of the art DGT Boards. In my opinion this was a serious financial commitment to chess and the message was loud and clear – “move over boys let me show you how it is done!”.
The venue for the event was the Hodari Club on El Molo Drive and they will be pleased to know that they are now firmly entrenched into the history books of Kenyan chess.
This website did a short story before the event and which is covered here 1st Terrian Chess Academy Invitational.
I unfortunately had to miss this event which was held on 29th May 2016 as I was at the 2016 Rhino Charge which was held in the Masai Mara. Just to give the readers what the Rhino Charge is all about here are two photos and then we will return to chess.
Harveet Obhrai actually drove over that massive rock!
Black cotton soil!
I bring you some photos from this historic event.
Martin Oyamo (left) takes on Vasanth Ramesh who played a key role in getting the DGT System to work.
Ricky Sang (right) about to make a move.
Action outside the playing hall.
This is not a photo from an event in Europe! This is a photo from the event right here in Nairobi!
Veteran player John Mukabi.
Catch them young is the motto.
Winner Mehul Gohil (left) battles Ben Magana
In the end it was Mehul Gohil who won this historic event and added a second trophy to his cabinet in as many tournaments after his recent victory in the 2016 Nairobi Open.
Terrian Chess Africa (TCA) is more than a chess academy — it’s a movement for empowerment. With programs for youth, seniors, and teams, TCA uses chess to build stronger minds, families, and communities.
Founder Brian Kidula, known as “Uncle B,” has dedicated his life to transforming lives through chess:
“I believe chess has the power to change people’s lives in every way — the ability to think critically, solve problems creatively, imagine vividly, and concentrate intentionally.”
Unlock the strategist within — join us for a workshop that blends
the art of chess with the science of life planning.
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