KCF: Michael Prusikin Live

by Kasparov Chess Foundation
5/30/2025 – The Kasparov Chess Foundation is pleased to announce that grandmaster Michael Prusikin will be delivering a live lecture at KCF Academy on Sunday, June 1. Prusikin is a German chess grandmaster and a renowned chess coach, originally from Kharkiv, Ukraine, born on January 19, 1978. Alongside his playing career, he has always focused on chess teaching, making it a significant part of his professional life. He holds the title of FIDE Senior Trainer. Listen to him live this Sunday.

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Add to Your Calendar: June 1st, 2025, 18:00 CET.
How to register: visit www.kcfacademy.org to enrol.

Michael Prusikin is one of Germany’s leading chess coaches and a highly respected grandmaster, known for his deep positional understanding and exceptional training methods.

Originally from Ukraine, he has lived in Germany for many years, where he has built a reputation as a coach of champions, working with many of the country’s top juniors and national team members. Starting from 2017, Michael edits the highly successful combinations column in the German Magazine “Schach”.

With decades of experience as both a player and mentor, GM Prusikin brings a wealth of knowledge, practical insight, and inspiration to every session. This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Europe’s most accomplished chess minds.

Don’t miss this opportunity! 


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


This video course provides a comprehensive and practical White repertoire in the Ruy Lopez! Through instructive model games and in-depth theoretical explanations, you will learn how to confidently handle both main lines and sidelines.
This video course provides a comprehensive and practical White repertoire in the Ruy Lopez! Through instructive model games and in-depth theoretical explanations, you will learn how to confidently handle both main lines and sidelines.
Free video sample: Introduction
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Free video sample: Chigorin: 9...Na5 10.Bc2 c5 11.d4 Nd7/cxd4



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
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