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
In almost every chess game there comes a moment when you just can’t go on without tactics. You must strike to not giving away the advantage you have worked for the whole game.
Opening videos: Daniel King presents new ideas against Caro-Kann with 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+. ‘Mikhalchishin's Miniatures’: Najdorf, Petroff and Scotch. ‘Move by Move’ with Robert Ris. ‘Lucky bag’ with 37 analyses by Ganguly, Illingworth et al.
Instead of forcing you to memorise endless lines, Raja focuses on clear plans, typical ideas, and attacking motifs that you can apply in your own games without delay. A short, focused, and practical repertoire.
FIDE World Cup 2025 with analyses by Adams, Bluebaum, Donchenko, Shankland, Wei Yi and many more. Opening videos by Blohberger, King and Marin. 11 exciting opening articles with new repertoire ideas and much more.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
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