3/21/2025 – On Sunday the Kasparov Chess Foundation Academy will host a lecture by Vladimir Tukmakov titled "Bluff in Chess". Drawing from his extensive experience, Tukmakov will delve into the art of taking calculated risks in chess, a theme he explores in his book Risk & Bluff in Chess: The Art of Taking Calculated Risks. Participants can anticipate an in-depth analysis of how deception and risk intertwine in high-level play, enriched by anecdotes from Tukmakov's own games and those of other grandmasters.
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Vladimir Tukmakov, born on March 5, 1946, in Odesa, Ukraine, is a distinguished grandmaster renowned for his significant contributions both as a formidable player and as an insightful coach and author.
Tukmakov's talent became evident during his participation in the World Student Team Championships from 1966 to 1972, where he played a pivotal role in the USSR's consecutive victories.
Tukmakov won silver medals in three USSR Chess Championships (1970, 1972, and 1983) and was crowned Ukrainian Champion in 1970. As a member of the USSR national team, he became European Champion in 1973 and 1983 and won gold at the 1984 Chess Olympiad. Representing the Ukrainian national team, he secured titles at the Soviet Spartakiad in 1979 and the USSR Team Championship in 1981, later finishing as Vice-World Champion in 1993.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Tukmakov secured top positions in numerous international tournaments, including:
In this video course, experts (Pelletier, Marin, Müller and Reeh) examine the games of Viktor Korchnoi. Let them show you which openings Korchnoi chose to play, where his strength in middlegames were, or how he outplayed his opponents in the endgame.
Second place at Buenos Aires in 1970, trailing only Bobby Fischer.
Shared first place at the IBM Amsterdam tournament in 1974.
First place at the Malta tournament in 1980.
Victory at the 30th Reggio Emilia tournament in 1987/88.
Shared first place with Judit Polgár at the Amsterdam OHRA-B (Open) in 1990.
After an illustrious playing career, Tukmakov transitioned to coaching, where he achieved notable successes:
As a coach, he led the Ukrainian team to Chess Olympiad victories in 2004 and 2010 and guided the Azerbaijani men's team to a silver medal at the 2011 European Team Championship. Throughout his career, he worked as an assistant to world champions Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi and later coached elite players such as Anish Giri and Wesley So.
He has authored several influential books on chess strategy and psychology, including:
Profession: Chessplayer - Grandmaster at Work
Modern Chess Preparation - Getting Ready for Your Opponent in the Information Age
Risk & Bluff in Chess: The Art of Taking Calculated Risks
Coaching the Chess Stars
Modern Chess Formula - The Powerful Impact of Engines
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:
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.
In this video course, experts including Dorian Rogozenco, Mihail Marin, Karsten Müller and Oliver Reeh, examine the games of Boris Spassky. Let them show you which openings Spassky chose to play, where his strength in middlegames were and much more.
In this insightful video course, Grandmaster David Navara shares practical advice on when to calculate deeply in a position — and just as importantly, when not to.
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2025 European Championship with a German double victory and analyses by Bluebaum, Svane, Rodshtein, Yuffa, Navara and many more. Opening videos by Engel, King and Marin. Training sections “The Fortress”, “The Trap” and “Fundamental Endgame Knowledge" etc.
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