KCF Academy: Second Year Milestones and Future Plans
KCF Academy proudly celebrates its second year of activity, marking remarkable achievements and setting ambitious goals for the future.
Over the past year, the Academy has provided training to over 500 students from across the globe, making it a unique educational platform in the world of chess. What sets KCF Academy apart is its roster of lecturers—some of the greatest legends of the game—including Garry Kasparov, Levon Aronian, Fabiano Caruana, Veselin Topalov, Peter Svidler, and many other world-class trainers.
KCF Academy´s mission is twofold: to advance students’ chess knowledge and to elevate their competitive results. The Academy serves as a foundation for classical chess education, working in cooperation with players’ personal coaches rather than replacing them. In this way, KCF Academy aims to empower both players and their trainers.
Outstanding Results in 2025
The success of the Academy’s training can best be seen in international competition. In 2025, KCF Academy students achieved remarkable results:
- Lucas Rusu (Romania) – Best score on Board 1 at the European Youth Team Championship
- Anastasiya Hnatyshyn (Ukraine) – Double gold in Girls U16 European Rapid & Blitz Championships
- Solomiya Svitenko (Ukraine) – Gold and bronze in Girls U18
- Tetiana Skarbarchuk (Ukraine) – European Champion, Girls U18
- Maksym Dubnevych (Ukraine) – Bronze medal in Open U18
- Lukas Dotzer (Austria) – Silver medal in Open U16
These results highlight not only the Academy’s role in developing individual talent but also its contribution to national and European chess success.
Looking Ahead
Save the Date and Secure your Spot now:
From October 11, 2025, we kick off the Preseason Special Program – 9 interactive Saturday lectures (90 minutes each) focused on practical thinking, running until December 13, 2025. The Preseason is free for all students enrolled in a 2026 package, or available separately for €99.
The Main Season runs from January 10 to June 24, 2026, offering a complete online chess training experience led by Garry Kasparov and a team of world-class Grandmasters.
In addition, next summer will see the launch of the Great Kasparov Festival and Training Camps, offering students even more opportunities to learn and grow. The Academy also plans to extend its scolarship program for World and European Youth Champions, ensuring that promising young players have access to world-class chess education.
As KCF Academy looks forward, its guiding principle remains clear: to nurture the next generation of chess champions while supporting their personal coaches and fostering excellence in the chess community. The Academy expresses its deep gratitude to the Kasparov Chess Foundation for its unwavering support of these educational initiatives.
Here’s to an even more inspiring 2026!
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