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Pawn Play and Lever - Learn with Michael Prusikin Live at KCF Academy

We are pleased to announce that Grandmaster Michael Prusikin will be delivering a live lecture at KCF Academy on Sunday, May 3.

Add to Your Calendar: 17:00 CET, May 3, 2026

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, he 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 Sunday, he will give a live masterclass about mastering pawn play, which means understanding how to create and exploit pawn structures, control the space, restrict the opponent's pieces, and know when to advance, trade, or hold. Far from passive pieces, pawns shape every strategic and tactical plan on the board.

This is a unique opportunity to learn directly from one of Europe's most accomplished chess minds. Don't miss it!