{"id":1801,"date":"2025-06-10T12:06:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/?p=1801"},"modified":"2025-07-21T12:18:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:18:28","slug":"apply-now-train-with-garry-kasparov-and-the-worlds-best-chess-coaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/?p=1801","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now: Train with Garry Kasparov and the World\u2019s Best Chess Coaches!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>The Kasparov Chess Foundation&#8217;s Young Stars program is now accepting applications from talented young players around the globe! This elite training program \u2014 personally overseen by Garry Kasparov \u2014 is your chance to learn from legendary grandmasters and world-class trainers. If you&#8217;re a rising chess talent, aged 9 to 13, this is your moment. <br><br><strong>How It Works: An expert panel will select top applicants by region. <br><\/strong><br>These candidates will be invited to exclusive in-person training sessions with Kasparov\u2019s team of renowned coaches. The most exceptional players will advance to a final round \u2014 culminating in a training session with Garry Kasparov himself. Preliminary sessions will take place around the world based on where the selected applicants are located. Admissions are rolling, and new candidates may join the program after completing the full admission process. <br><br><strong>How to Apply: <br><\/strong><br>Submit the following to <a href=\"mailto:youngstars@kasparovchessfoundation.org\">office@kasparovchessfoundation.org<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover Letter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completed <a href=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KCF-YoungStars-Application.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/KCF-YoungStars-Application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Form<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PGN file with at least six annotated games (wins\/losses, both colors \u2013 no engine assistance)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three recommendation letters (from coaches, federations, or strong peers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chess Resume with key achievements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$100 application fee &#8211; pay via PayPal or Credit Card via <a href=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/?page_id=20\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate?token=YRZ9LVJ0TdAdHHtdrdVObhmhFKdQl0YKPSsw0oyf831zuGcqS63Ca4v2dPt_H_0g3sG8UZ3nUXTVGUHY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KCF&#8217;s Contribution Page.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of a program that has launched the careers of many top players. Apply today and take your game to the next level \u2014 with guidance from the greatest of all time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or more information, email <a href=\"mailto:office@kasparovchessfoundation.org\">office@kasparovchessfoundation.org<\/a>.<br><br>The Young Stars program welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, or gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kasparovchessfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/489280947_1099012668932965_5183352553759801894_n-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kasparov Chess Foundation&#8217;s Young Stars program is now accepting applications from talented young players around the globe! This elite training program \u2014 personally overseen by Garry Kasparov \u2014 is your chance to learn from legendary grandmasters and world-class trainers. If you&#8217;re a rising chess talent, aged 9 to 13, this is your moment. 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