Add to Your Calendar: June 15th, 2025, 18:00 CET.
How to register: visit www.kcfacademy.org to enrol.
Nikolaos Ntirlis is a world-renowned chess trainer, author, and opening theoretician. He has collaborated with numerous grandmasters, including elite-level players and national teams. Known for his deeply analytical approach and modern understanding of chess strategy, Ntirlis combines rigorous theory with practical insight.
Co-author of critically acclaimed books like "Playing the French," "Playing 1.e4 e5," and "Playing the Ragozin."
Nikolaos Ntirlis, an IT specialist by profession, has carved a niche for himself as a top openings guru. He managed to built up a strong reputation as one of the most thorough opening researchers in the chess world.
It became his area of expertise – advising as an openings consultant, helping GMs and other ambitious titled players win national championships, norms or play in important tournaments like Olympiads (he served as a second preparing Danish Olympic team), top tournaments and World Championships.
He has effectively employed the English Opening in top-tier correspondence tournaments and delivers exceptional analyses. His motto in his work and chess career is “Inform all your decisions based on data”.
KCF Academy subscribers will have a unique opportunity to learn how to work with the opening databases and how to find new ways in the openings. In modern times it is necessary to be one step ahead of your opponent in the opening preparation. Nikolaos will show how to prepare for the game and how to find ways, which are less known to your opponent.
The live lesson will be very instructional for all young players – “How to create active opening repertoire”, which is based Ntirlis´s last successful book! He is conducting very instructive courses for Chessable. Highly recommended for all!
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Don´t forget that the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy doors remain wide open for enthusiasts and learners alike!
If you haven’t enrolled in the KCF Academy training course yet, there’s no need to worry - it’s never too late to join! The Academy’s structure is designed with flexibility in mind, ensuring that students can seamlessly integrate into the program at any point. Here’s why:
Access to Recorded Lectures: Every live lecture, including Kasparov’s January 26 session, is recorded and made available to enrolled students. This means that even if you join after the event, you can still benefit from the full depth of his teachings, revisiting the material at your own pace.
Comprehensive Curriculum: The KCF Academy’s training course is meticulously crafted to cover all aspects of chess improvement, from opening theory and middlegame tactics to endgame mastery. Each module is self-contained, allowing new participants to pick up where they’re most comfortable and gradually build their skills.
Interactive Learning Environment: In addition to the recorded content, students have access to live sessions, interactive workshops on Thursdays, and Q&A opportunities with top instructors. This dynamic approach ensures a rich learning experience, regardless of when you join.
