Garry Kasparov and a team of elite Grandmasters and trainers bring world-class chess instructions to the 2026 KCF Academy season. Players at all levels around the world may participate through live online classes, workshops and lecture series.
New York, NY, Nov. 5, 2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy, www.kcfacademy.org, has opened registration for its 2026 season, running from January 10 – June 24, 2026. Built around its hallmark 4-Level Training System, the Academy provides a complete pathway from beginner to grandmaster level, combining world-class instruction with a structured curriculum designed for steady improvement.
The season combines three weekly live components, including:
- Wednesday Workshops – Thematic training for all levels
- Saturday Program – Structured four-level lessons (1400–2000+ FIDE ratings)
- Sunday Masterclasses – Exclusive GM lectures on advanced topics
Participants can choose any of the three packages for the 2026 season:
- Basic ($350 USD, or €300) – Wednesdays + Saturdays
- Expert ($350 USD, or €300) – Wednesdays + Sundays, (2200+ FIDE ratings or Level 4 graduates)
- Premium ($530 USD, or €450) – Wednesdays + Saturdays + Sundays
All participants receive:
- Access to the KCF Academy App and recorded lessons, lectures
- 3-month Diamond Membership on Chess.com
- Discounts on ChessBase software
- Certificate signed by Garry Kasparov
- 50% off the KCF Friendship Festival (Slovenia, June 25–30)
- 25% off the KCF Training Camp (July 1–5, 2026)
Pointing to the expanded curriculum, Garry Kasparov said, “The 2026 season is our most complete program yet. It helps students think deeper, play smarter, and compete stronger.”
About Kasparov Chess Foundation
Founded by World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, KCF’s mission is to bring the many educational benefits of chess to children worldwide by providing a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Foundation promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high schools, both in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit educational organization also organizes tournaments and competitions on a local and national basis. For more information, please visit http://www.kasparovchessfoundation.org.
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