Exclusive January Lecture Series at KCF Academy

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12/19/2024 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation is thrilled to announce the lineup for the KCF Academy Premium Package Lecture Series in January 2025! This month’s program features an extraordinary roster of world-class chess legends who will share their insights, strategies, and personal experiences to help elevate your game to new heights.

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Mark your calendars for these exclusive online lectures:

January 12, 2024 – Fabiano Caruana

Dive into the mind of a modern chess powerhouse! Fabiano Caruana, one of the strongest players in the world and a former World Championship contender, will reveal his secrets to precision play and decision-making under pressure.

January 19, 2024 – Levon Aronian

Renowned for his creative and dynamic style, Levon Aronian will share his insights with KCF Academy subscribers.

January 26, 2024 – Garry Kasparov

The series culminates with none other than Garry Kasparov, the 13th World Chess Champion and a living legend. Kasparov will discuss his approach to mastering key phases of the game and provide invaluable advice on maintaining peak performance.

Watch Garry Kasparov's special video invitation to mark the launch of the second season of the KCF Academy. This season promises an even more dynamic learning experience, guided by expert mentors and driven by Kasparov's vision for chess education. Don't miss the chance to be part of this transformative journey!

How to Attend

These lectures are exclusively available to Premium Package members of KCF Academy.

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn directly from some of the greatest minds in chess. Reserve your spot and get ready to take your chess skills to the next level! For more information, visit our website at https://kcfacademy.org.

Why Choose KCF Academy?

  • Interactive Sessions: Engage with instructors and fellow participants in real-time, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience

  • Insights from renowned chess masters and experts, live lectures from Garry Kasparov, Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana and many others!

  • Comprehensive program divided into 48 In-Depth Lessons

  • Access to lectures recordings via the website desktop app

  • Plenty of homework, quizzes, and digital materials to foster independent learning

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60m English The Elephant Gambit

The Elephant Gambit (1.e4.e5 2.Nf3 d5!?) has never really been given the attention it deserves. It is a very useful surprise weapon. Let us list the advantages of playing this particular opening: 1) Shock value 2) It is very aggressive. Black can take over the initiative early. 3) Many tricky lines 4) Unorthodox. Black is basically taking the game to the opponent as early as move two. Not many openings do that! It's a perfect opening for young players and club players to adopt. Let Andrew Martin select a repertoire for you on this 60 mins, which, if used with discretion, will rack up the points. I am sure that you will enjoy this unusual tour of the Elephant Gambit.