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6Growing Global Excitement for the KCF Friendship Festival 2026
With only a few weeks remaining until the opening ceremonies in Radenci, Slovenia, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch across the international chess community. This premier summer event promises a unique blend of elite competition, world-class training opportunities, and exclusive networking events featuring some of the most influential figures in the game. Read ChessBase’s latest article on the Friendship Festival, click here.
KCF Friendship Festival 2026 Coming to Slovenia
The Kasparov Chess Foundation’s Friendship Festival 2026 will bring together chess players, coaches, and fans from around the world for 10 days of competition, training, and community in beautiful Slovenia. To find out more information, click here.
Make 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.
Record 601 Players Compete at 2026 All-Girls National Chess Championships
A record-breaking 601 girls from 39 states gathered in Chicago for the 21st Annual All-Girls National Chess Championships, marking a historic moment for scholastic chess. The event showcased the rapid growth of girls’ participation in the game, and the rising generation of future champions. To read more about it, click here.
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