• Save the date: March 1, 2026
• Time: 17:00 CET
• Register at: www.kcfacademy.org

In this special online session Miroshnichenko will dive into the key principles behind sound decision making at every level of competitive chess:

• The most common decision making flaws and why even strong players fall into them
• How to identify critical moments – and avoid rushing past them
• Practical thinking techniques to reduce blunders under time pressure
• Building a reliable decision making process for tournament play

Participants will not only watch high-level analysis but will also be able to ask questions live, interact directly with the grandmaster, and gain insights into how elite players structure their thinking when the stakes are at their highest.

Evgenij Miroshnichenko is widely respected both as a formidable competitive player and as one of the most articulate and insightful chess commentators and coaches in the world. His ability to explain complex positions with clarity and humor has made him a favorite among chess fans and students alike.

Among his career highlights:

• Two-time Ukrainian Chess Champion, demonstrating sustained excellence at the national level
• Represented Ukraine with distinction at multiple Chess Olympiads, contributing to one of the world's strongest national teams
• Longtime collaborator and second to top-level grandmasters on the international circuit
• Celebrated chess broadcaster and commentator, bringing elite chess to global audiences with wit and depth
• Highly sought-after coach and trainer, renowned for his ability to identify and correct thinking errors in players of all levels

Miroshnichenko brings a rare combination of elite playing experience and genuine teaching talent to this session - making him uniquely qualified to guide you through the most overlooked and underestimated aspect of chess improvement: not what to think, but how to think.

This is more than a lecture - it is an interactive masterclass where self-awareness meets practical chess skill, and where understanding your own flaws becomes the first step toward eliminating them.

Don't miss your chance to transform the way you make decisions at the board, and elevate your chess understanding to the next level.

JOIN us any time at www.kcfacademy.org

Embark on a complete chess training journey with KCF Academy, guided by an elite team of international Grandmasters and various guest stars, along with Garry Kasparov: Fabiano Caruana, Veselin Topalov, Levon Aronian, Peter Svidler, and many other surprise star guests. The 2026 season is the most comprehensive yet, featuring weekly workshops, four progressive training levels, and a dedicated Expert Group designed for advanced players (2200+ FIDE or Level 4 graduates).

As a member of the KCF Academy, you’ll join a global chess community, train with some of the best minds in the game, and gain exclusive benefits for our flagship in-person event - the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival in Slovenia (June 25 – July 5, 2026), where students, trainers, and chess enthusiasts from around the world come together.

Join special Saturday Academy lessons, designed for four skill levels and built on the legendary Botvinnik School training system. Unlike many modern programs, this approach preserves the timeless, systematic teaching of classical chess principles.

The Botvinnik School shaped nearly all the great champions of the 20th century, including Karpov, Kasparov, Yusupov, Beliavsky, Shirov, and many other grandmasters. Now, you can train in that same world-class tradition and meet chess stars online!

Visit www.kcfacademy.org for more details.