Get inspired with KCF Academy – Garry Kasparov’s Exclusive Live Lecture on January 26 On January 26, 2025, the KCF Academy subscribers will witness an extraordinary event as Garry Kasparov, the legendary Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion, delivers an exclusive live lecture. This lecture is a must-attend for chess enthusiasts and professional players, offering […]

Please see excerpts from an article originally published by ChessBase. Meeting a childhood hero By GM Bartlomiej Macieja, UTRGV Chess Coach Garry Kasparov is an undisputed legend of chess. Who has not heard of his intense world championship duels vs Anatoly Karpov in the 80s, or spectacular games and tournament achievements in the 90s? No […]

1/6/2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation is thrilled to announce the lineup for the KCF Academy Premium Package Lecture Series in January 2025! This month’s program features an extraordinary roster of world-class chess legends who will share their insights, strategies, and personal experiences to help elevate your game to new heights. Winning starts with what […]

An exclusive training session, part of the joint global program by the Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) and the St. Louis Chess Club, known as Young Stars, was held on December 13-15 in New York City. The semi-annual session was organized for some of the most talented young chess players in the United States, including GMs […]

The KCF University Cup Will Take Place on February 1 – 2, 2025, on lichess.org platform. New York, NY, Dec. 3, 2024 — The Kasparov Chess Foundation announces the fifth annual KCF University Cup, which will take place, February 1 – 2, 2025. The KCF University Cup is an international online tournament, which is open […]

Congratulations to our student Brewington Hardaway on achieving the Grandmaster title and to his coach, GM Greg Kaidanov! We’ll be congratulating our student in person during our upcoming session of the Young Stars program with Garry Kasparov in one month. For more information about KCF Young Stars and Brewington Hardaway’s Grandmaster achievement, please visit our […]

11/4/2024 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy has successfully kicked off on October 19, 2024, with its Preseason Trainings. The first session on What We Can Learn from the Chess Olympiad 2024 Top Games, was a success. Participants explored thrilling dynamic games and learned valuable lessons from instructive mistakes made by even the greatest players. […]

Congratulations to our student Alice Lee for earning bronze in the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship, and to our alumna Carissa Yip for winning the U.S. Women’s Chess Championship title for the third time! Photos by Lennart Ootes and Anastasiya Karlovich, St Louis Chess Club. For more information, visit our Facebook Page.