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6Make Your Move at the KCF’s Friendship Festival
Join the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival in Slovenia from June 25–July 5 foran unforgettable international celebration of chess featuring a major open tournament, blitz events, and immersive training camps for players of all levels. Connect with the global chess community, sharpen your skills, and experience world-class competition and instruction inspired by Garry Kasparov himself. Visit us at www.kcfworldfestival.org.
Take Your Game to the Next Level
KCF Academy is the go-to learning platform for chess players at every level, featuring interactive instruction and master-class lectures designed to help you refine your game and think like a champion. No matter your age or experience, KCF Academy helps you improve through interactive video lessons and master-class content built to strengthen your skills and take your game further. www.kcfacademy.org
New York Chess Education Conference
The “Mindsets: New York Chess in Education Conference,” co-presented by the Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF), took place in NYC on Dec. 6, 2025. Among the highlights were Garry Kasparov sharing insights on the power of growth mindsets in driving performance and personal development. Read the ChessBase article, here.
Crowning Tomorrow’s Chess Queens at the All-Girls National Championship
The KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship is the premier all-girls chess tournament in the United States, bringing together young female players under 18 to compete in age-based sections and showcase their skills from April 10–12, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Champions in each age group will also earn the honor of representing the USA at the World Cadet and World Youth Championships, making this event a powerful opportunity for competition, growth, and community in girls’ chess. For more information, click here.