South Africa Tighten Grip on AACT 2026 Team Title as Kenya’s Muthomi Surges to Individual Summit

South Africa have strengthened their position at the top of the team standings after the second round of the Africa Amateur Chess Tour (AACT) 2026, while Kenya’s Muthomi climbed to the top of the individual rankings.

The latest round saw South Africa extend their lead in the team category, consolidating their advantage over rival nations in the continental competition. Full team scores and margins were not immediately confirmed in available reports.

Kenya’s Muthomi emerged as the standout performer of the round, taking the individual lead after a strong series of results. The Kenyan player’s rise to the top of the standings marks a significant achievement for the country’s chess programme.

Detailed individual scores and round-by-round results for Muthomi and other leading players were not disclosed in the reports available at the time of publication.

The AACT 2026 continues with further rounds scheduled, as South Africa aim to defend their team lead and Muthomi seeks to hold off challengers for the individual crown.