KCF: Antoaneta Stefanova Live

by Kasparov Chess Foundation
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.
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Add to Your Calendar: May 18, 2025, 18:00 CET.
How to register: visit www.kcfacademy.org to enrol.

A Grandmaster since 2002, she claimed the Women's World Chess Champion title in 2004 and has represented Bulgaria at the highest levels of international competition for over two decades. With numerous victories in elite tournaments and a reputation for fearless, dynamic play, Stefanova is celebrated for her deep understanding of the game and her inspiring presence as a global chess ambassador. In 2012, she won the World Women’s Rapid Championship.

Antoaneta Stefanova has had a remarkable chess career, scoring as one of the world’s top female players for over two decades. Known for her consistency and versatility, triumphed in several strong open tournaments traditionally dominated by men.

Beyond her chess achievements, Antoaneta has been active in both social and political spheres. In 2021, she became a Member of Parliament representing the There Are Such People party and was nominated as its candidate for Prime Minister. In 2023, she captained the young Bulgarian women’s team to victory at the European Women’s Team Championship. That same year, she was awarded the FIDE Senior Trainer title.

This live lecture at KCF Academy with Antoaneta Stefanova will surely be highly interactive, insightful, and enjoyable. Don’t miss this opportunity! 

Reserve your spot now!

Why It’s Never Too Late to Join the KCF Academy Training Course

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Enroll at https://kcfacademy.org

The vision of the Kasparov Chess Foundation is primarily to use the many benefits of chess to help children worldwide. KCF does this through a variety of different programs, which you can find at KasparovChessFoundation.org