2/22/2025 – Vladimir Fedoseev is a distinguished chess grandmaster known for his aggressive and imaginative play. He earned a remarkable second place (behind Magnus Carlsen) in the World Rapid, and led Slovenia to impressive results at the Chess Olympiad. Don´t miss your chance to e-meet Fedoseev, ask questions and learn invaluable insights, in the live KFC lecture on Sunday.
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FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 with analyses by Giri, Blübaum and many others. Opening videos by Kasimdzhanov, Sokolov and Blohberger. Training columns including ‘The Fortress’, ‘The Trap’, ‘Fundamental Endgame Knowledge’ and much more
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Add to Your Calendar: 18:00 CET, February 23, 2025 How to register: visit www.kcfacademy.org to enroll.
Vladimir Fedoseev is a distinguished chess grandmaster known for his aggressive and imaginative play. His career is marked by significant achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2014 European Individual Chess Championship in Yerevan, which qualified him for the 2015 FIDE World Cup. In 2017, he delivered a remarkable performance at the Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting, finishing second after defeating former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik in the opening round.
In December 2023 he earned a silver medal at the World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, finishing just behind Magnus Carlsen. The following year, in September 2024, he achieved a notable victory over Carlsen during the 45th Chess Olympiad. December 2024 saw him crowned as the European champion in both Rapid chess and Chess960 formats.
Vladimir Fedoseev has represented Slovenia for the past two years and led its national team to an impressive 9th-place finish at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest. He currently resides in Munich.
Don´t miss your chance to e-meet Vladimir Fedoseev, ask questions and learn invaluable insights!
This lecture is part of KCF Academy's ongoing efforts to bring world-class instruction to its members. The event is scheduled to take place online, allowing participants from around the globe to join. To attend, ensure your KCF Academy membership is active and register through the official website. For more details, visit www.kcfacademy.org.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of chess's greats and elevate your understanding of the game.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Opening videos: Sipke Ernst brings the Ulvestad Variation up to date + Part II of ‘Mikhalchishin's Miniatures’. Special: Jan Werle shows highlights from the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in the video. ‘Lucky bag’ with 40 analyses by Ganguly, Illingworth et al.
In this video course, Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explores the fascinating world of King’s Indian and Pirc structures with colours reversed, often arising from the French or Sicilian.
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Vladimir Fedoseev is a distinguished chess grandmaster known for his aggressive and imaginative play. His career is marked by significant achievements, including a bronze medal at the 2014 European Individual Chess Championship in Yerevan, which qualified him for the 2015 FIDE World Cup. In 2017, he delivered a remarkable performance at the Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting, finishing second after defeating former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik in the opening round.
