Modern Dynamic Play. New Live Interactive Lecture with Vladimir Fedoseev at KCF Academy
On February 22, 2026, KCF Academy subscribers will have the chance to meet Vladimir Fedoseev, one of the most creative and relentless players in modern chess, during a live, interactive Sunday session.
Mark your calendar: 17:00 CET, February 22, 2026.
In this special online session Fedoseev will dive into the key principles that define today’s top-level chess battles:
- The art of dynamic imbalance
- Practical decision-making in sharp positions
- When to attack - and when to escalate
- Psychological pressure in modern tournament play
Participants will not only watch high-level analysis but will also be able to ask questions live, interact directly with the grandmaster, and gain insights into how elite players evaluate complex positions.
Vladimir Fedoseev is widely admired for his aggressive and imaginative style. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the most entertaining and fearless competitors on the international stage.
Among his career highlights:
- Bronze medal at the 2014 European Individual Chess Championship
- Silver medal at the 2023 World Rapid Chess Championship in Samarkand
- Victory over World Champion Magnus Carlsen at the 45th Chess Olympiad (2024)
- Key contributor to Slovenia’s top-10 finish at the 2024 Chess Olympiad
- In 2025, Vladimir Fedoseev won the Kasparov Foundation Grand Tour Warsaw tournament with a record-breaking result.
Now representing Slovenia, Fedoseev combines elite tournament experience with a deep understanding of modern chess dynamics - making him an ideal guide to the evolving nature of competitive play.
This is more than a lecture - it is an interactive masterclass where theory meets practical tournament experience.
Don’t miss your chance to explore the secrets of Modern Dynamic Play, and elevate your chess understanding to the next level.
February 22, 17:00 CET - Live at KCF Academy.
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