4/17/2026 – KCF Academy is welcoming a very special guest. On April 19th, at 17:00 CET, we open the doors to an evening with Arshak Petrosian, one of the greatest coaches the chess world has ever seen. It is an incredible chance to see live the coach, thinker, and architect of a golden era in chess, live at KCF Academy.

4/4/2026 – We have an exciting new live lecture coming up! On April 5, 2026, KCF Academy welcomes GM Mykhailo Oleksienko to host a live masterclass for what promises to be a deeply practical lecture: thinking too long in a complicated position and what to actually do about it.

3/28/2026 – We are excited to announce an exclusive live lecture with GM Max Dlugy at KCF Academy on March 29. In this session, GM Dlugy will turn his focus to the middlegame, the stage of the game where deep strategic thinking, long-range planning, and precise piece coordination so often determine the outcome.

3/21/2026 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy is delighted to announce an upcoming live lecture by GM Dragan Šolak on March 22, 2026, 17:00 CET. This special session will focus on "The Power of the King," a topic of utmost importance for players looking to elevate their strategic understanding and improve their competitive results. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from GM Šolak’s extensive experience, gaining invaluable insights into king safety, king activity, and the art of using it as a powerful piece in both the middlegame and the endgame at the highest level.

3/14/2026 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy is delighted to announce an upcoming live lecture by GM Alexander Onischuk on March 15, 2026. This special session will focus on Lessons of the Endgames, the topic of utmost importance for players looking to elevate their understanding and results. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from GM Onischuk’s extensive experience, gaining invaluable insights into endgame strategy, technique, and practical decision-making at the highest level.

3/9/2026 – On Sunday, March 8, Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy will host a lecture by Vladimir Tukmakov. Drawing from his remarkable career spanning decades at the highest levels of chess, Tukmakov will guide participants through some of his most memorable and instructive victories against legendary opponents. Chess enthusiasts can look forward to an intimate journey into the grandmaster's decision-making process, revealing the ideas and insights behind his finest achievements at the board.

2/28/2026 – On Sunday KCF Academy subscribers will have the chance to meet Evgenij Miroshnichenko, one of the most analytically sharp and pedagogically gifted chess minds in the game today, during a live, interactive Sunday session. Mark your calendar: 17:00 CET, March 1, 2026.

2/13/2026 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy will host a live online lecture by Polish GM Mateusz Bartel on February 15, 2026. The event is part of KCF Academy’s ongoing program dedicated to providing world-class chess education to the chess community around the globe. Keep February 15, 18:00 CET free to listen to him – and learn all about prophylaxis in dynamic positions.

2/6/2026 – On Sunday you have the opportunity to see a legendary chess mind: Alexander Beliavsky, a four-time USSR Champion, three-time Olympiad Champion, who has defeated no fewer than nine World Champions. In a live training session at the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy "Big Al", as he is known for his bold, uncompromising style, offers a rare chance to understand how grandmasters think when the stakes are highest. Keep February 8, 18:00 CET to listen to him.

1/28/2026 – Garry Kasparov, one of the most influential figures in chess history, is set to return to KCF Academy on February 1, 2026, for a second live session, offering the academy community a unique chance to learn about the King’s Indian, which has always been a weapon of courage, creativity, and uncompromising play. And no one embodies that spirit better than Kasparov.

1/22/2026 – We are thrilled to announce that GM Antoaneta Stefanova, former Women’s World Chess Champion, and one of the most distinguished figures in modern chess, will deliver a live lecture at the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy. Keep January 25, 18:00 CET, free to listen to her.

1/13/2026 – Your chance to train and talk with Garry Kasparov, LIVE! On January 18, 2026, you are in for something special. Chess legend Garry Kasparov, former World Champion and one of the greatest players of all time, will host an exclusive live lecture. This one-of-a-kind event provides chess enthusiasts and competitive players with a rare opportunity to learn directly from a true icon of the game.

1/6/2026 – It's your chance to train and speak with Garry Kasparov and other world stars, LIVE! The KCF Academy announces the countdown to the official start of its new season on January 10, marking the beginning of another exciting chapter of learning, competition, and growth for our students and chess community. The Chess Star series of the lectures will open with a special highlight on January 11 – a masterclass by the legendary GM Veselin Topalov.

12/12/2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy Preseason Special is now in full swing. This is a unique opportunity for ambitious players to get a head start before the Main Season kicks off in January 2026. The Preseason program runs on nine Saturdays, with 90-minute interactive sessions focused on practical thinking, providing students a strong foundation and momentum heading into the full season. Don’t Miss Your Chance to Register for Season 2026.

10/3/2025 – Over the past year, the Kasparov Chess Academy has provided training to over 500 students from across the globe, making it a unique educational platform in the world of chess. The Academy proudly celebrates its second year of activity, marking remarkable achievements and setting ambitious goals for the future – the third season of the training program for 2026.

6/13/2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy is proud to host a live lecture with Nikolaos Ntirlis, bringing one of the most respected minds in chess preparation and training to our virtual stage. Ntirlis is a Greece chess player, author, and trainer, born in 1984, who has established himself as a leading expert in chess openings and engine analysis. Join us on June 15 at 18:00h CET.

5/30/2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation is pleased to announce that grandmaster Michael Prusikin will be delivering a live lecture at KCF Academy on Sunday, June 1. Prusikin is a German chess grandmaster and a renowned chess coach, originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, born on January 19, 1978. Alongside his playing career, he has always focused on chess teaching, making it a significant part of his professional life. He holds the title of FIDE Senior Trainer. Listen to him live this Sunday.

5/17/2025 – We are thrilled to announce that GM Antoaneta Stefanova, former Women's World Chess Champion, will be delivering a live lecture at the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy! Antoaneta is one of the most distinguished figures in contemporary chess. She was a true chess prodigy, won the World Under-10 Championship in 1989 in Puerto Rico and the European Under-14 Championship in 1992. Listen to her live this Sunday.