1/18/2025 – The KCF Academy training program kicked off in style on the weekend of January 11-12 with a 4-level Training Program and an exclusive live lecture by Fabiano Caruana! The next guest star at KCF Academy is the chess legend Levon Aronian, who will host an exclusive lecture on January 19, 2025. Known for his profound creativity and dynamic playing style, Aronian remains one of the most respected figures in modern chess.
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Winning starts with what you know The new version 18 offers completely new possibilities for chess training and analysis: playing style analysis, search for strategic themes, access to 6 billion Lichess games, player preparation by matching Lichess games, download Chess.com games with built-in API, built-in cloud engine and much more.
After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6!?, Black takes the initiative, luring White into overextending their central pawns, only to dismantle them with precise counterplay. The Tango is not just an opening – it’s a weapon, designed for players who want to win as Black
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Fabiano Caruana, one of the world’s top players and a former World Championship challenger, shared his deep insights and strategies, setting the tone for an exceptional season of chess training.
Aronian to Deliver a Live Lecture at KCF Academy on January 19
The next guest star at KCF Academy is the chess legend Levon Aronian, a true chess legend. Aronian led Armenia to three gold medals at the World Chess Olympiads and has consistently ranked among the world’s strongest players. His fiery and creative style has earned him a legion of devoted fans worldwide.
Garry Kasparov has often praised Aronian’s impact on the game, famously stating, “The chess world is a better place when Aronian is playing well.” Even reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen once declared in an interview with Sport-Express that Aronian was his main rival in the quest for a world championship title. Carlsen said, “My main opponent is Aronian. He has repeatedly shown himself to be one of the strongest players in the world.”
Aronian's games are widely regarded as some of the finest and most instructive of modern chess, with many considered true gems of the 21st century. In this special lecture, he will delve into the art of playing aggressively with Black and reveal strategies to seize the initiative right from the opening. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a chess icon and enhance your game!
Following the Sunday lecture, KCF Academy will host a Thursday workshop to analyze the most instructive and iconic examples from the legend’s games. These sessions provide participants with a hands-on opportunity to dive deep into the thought processes and strategies of the chess greats.
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Insights from renowned chess masters and experts, live lectures from Garry Kasparov, Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana and many others!
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