The 2nd Gabor Kallai Memorial took place in Budapest ahead of the 45th FIDE Chess Olympiad, with the Kasparov Chess Foundation as one of the event’s main sponsors. Gabor Kallai was one of the coaches for the KCF’s ‘Young Stars’ program. Ten participants from five countries, including nine Grandmasters and one WIM, competed in the […]

The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 Preseason Special Program, commencing on October 19, 2024. This exclusive program is crafted to enhance your chess skills, boost strategic thinking, and gear you up for the forthcoming season. Participants will benefit from the expertise of top-tier instructors and grandmasters, making […]

Two of KCF’s current Young Stars students became first place champions at the recent 2024 National Junior Championships. Congratulations to Alice Lee and Christopher Yoo for winning their respective age groups. Our Young Stars program cultivates the best young players in the United States and Europe with special training sessions. To find out more, visit […]

From June 7 – 9, the St. Louis Chess Club hosted a training session as part of the prestigious Young Stars program by KCF and the St. Louis Chess Club. The two-and-a-half day training workshop brought together the brightest young chess talents in the United States, including: GM Christopher Yoo (17 yo), IM Alice Lee […]

In the ever-evolving world of chess, where strategy meets intellect, the Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) has taken a bold step forward with the launch of its groundbreaking e-learning platform – KCF Academy.org. This new initiative promises to transform the way chess enthusiasts learn and improve their game, offering a unique opportunity to engage with top-tier […]