The Kasparov Chess Foundation’s “Young Stars” program works with the most promising young players from around the world. KCF was recently in Zagreb, Europe with student talents Ihor Samunenkov (Ukraine), Anastasia Hnatyshyn (Ukraine), Christian Gloeckler (Germany), Shreyas Royal (England), Henry Tudor (Romania), and Lukas Dotzer (Austria), who all too part in the two-day training session […]
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St. Louis Chess Club Welcomes KCF Young Stars
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 […]
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19th Annual KCF All Girls Nationals Breaks Attendance Record
April 15th, 2024 — The 19th annual All Girls Nationals was organized by Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation (RKCF) and sponsored by Kasparov Chess Foundation, RKCF, and US Chess. The tournament consisted of six sections based on age: Under-8, Under-10, Under-12, Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18. To view the complete standings, click here.
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Unleash Your Inner Grandmaster: Kasparov Chess Foundation’s KCF Academy.org Revolutionizes Chess Learning
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 […]
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The Kasparov Chess Foundation Presents Fourth Annual KCF University Cup Online Global Tournament
The KCF University Cup Will Take Place on February 3 – 4, 2024, on lichess.org. New York, NY, Nov. 28, 2023 — The Kasparov Chess Foundation announces the fourth annual KCF University Cup, which will take place, February 3 – 4, 2024. The KCF University Cup is an international online tournament, which is open to […]
Kasparov Chess Foundation Launches KCF Academy; Live, Subscription-Based Online Chess Program With Four Skill Levels
KCF Academy Also Offers Live Online Lecture Series, Special Guest Interviews and Expert Coaching. New York, NY, Nov. 2, 2023 – Kasparov Chess Foundation is launching a subscription-based live, online chess lessons with four different skill levels. Registration is opened now at www.kcfacademy.org, and chess players of all ages are encouraged to sign-up. Classes commence on […]
Insights from the first KCF European Trainers Conference
by Tiberiu Georgescu (originally appeared in ChessBase) 8/4/2023 – The inaugural KCF European Trainers Conference brought together around 150 trainers from more than 25 countries. The distinguished speakers, including Michael Khodarkovsky, Ivan Sokolov, Adrian Mikhalchishin, and Garry Kasparov, shared their expertise, enriching the conference with valuable insights and experiences. Photos: Lennart Ootes / Anastasiya Karlovich […]
Happy 60th Birthday Garry Kasparov!
April 13, 2023 – A very special happy 60th birthday to our Chairman of the Board, Garry Kasparov. Born the 13th of April, 1963, Garry was six times World champion between 1985 to 2000 and the number one world ranked player for 20 years from 1985 until his retirement from professional chess in 2005. Under […]
Texas Tech wins KCF University Cup and meets with Kasparov in New York
The Kasparov Chess Foundation organized the third annual KCF University Cup in February this year. The tournament, which attracted well over 500 university students from every continent, was won by Texas Tech University. Francesco Bortolussi, who played board 4 for the winning team, sent us a first-person account of the tournament itself and of the […]