Basic Subscription
Offers access to our renowned 4 Level training program, while including a lot of extra perks. More information about the program can be found under the corresponding program description below.
Premium Subscription
In addition to everything Basic Subscription has on the offering, Premium Subscription also allows you to participate in the KCF STARS Masterclass lecture series. Again, find additional information on the corresponding program panel below.
Expert Group Subscription
Exclusive Training for the Expert Group (2200+ FIDE or Level 4 Graduates)
The Expert Group is a separate, elite-level training track created for highly rated players and advanced competitors. It is not part of the Four-Level Training Program and offers a unique focus on professional-level preparation.
Preseason Special Program Subscription
Perfect for: Enthusiastic players looking to sharpen mindset and strategy before the main season.
Special Offer:
Enroll in any 2025 program (Basic or Premium), and you’ll receive the Preseason Program for free!
Subscription Packages
Choose your Package
🧠 Includes:
- ✅ Wednesday Workshops – Thematic lessons for all levels
- ✅ Saturday Group Training – Level-based instruction (Levels 1–4 only)
- ✅ Full access to lesson recordings – Watch anytime
- ✅ All study materials available on the KCF Academy App
- ✅ 3-month Chess.com Diamond Membership
- ✅ Special pearks from ChessBase
- ✅ 50 % Discount on KCF Festival registration fee (Slovenia, June 25 – June 30, 2026)
- ✅ 25 % Discount on KCF training camp registration fee (Slovenia, July 1 – July 5, 2026)
- ✅ Signed Certificate of Completion from Garry Kasparov
- ✅ KCF Student Platform access – Download resources, track progress, interact with peers
⛔ Does not include Sunday Masterclasses
📅 Weekly access: Wednesday + Saturday
🧠 Includes everything in Basic, plus:
- ✅ Sunday Masterclasses – Exclusive lectures by Garry Kasparov, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, and other top GMs
- ✅ Access to all three weekly sessions: Wednesday + Saturday + Sunday
📅 Weekly access: Wednesday + Saturday + Sunday
🧠 Includes:
- ✅ Wednesday Workshops – Advanced thematic sessions designed for competitive players
- ✅ Sunday Masterclasses – Learn directly from world-class Grandmasters, including Garry Kasparov
- ✅ Full access to recordings – Review every session at your own pace
- ✅ All study materials available on the KCF Academy App
- ✅ 3-month Chess.com Diamond Membership
- ✅ 50 % Discount on KCF Festival registration fee (Slovenia, June 25 – June 30, 2026)
- ✅ 25 % Discount on KCF training camp registration fee (Slovenia, July 1 – July 5, 2026)
- ✅ Signed Certificate of Completion from Garry Kasparov
- ✅ KCF Student Platform access – Resources, downloads, and peer interaction
⛔ No Saturday group sessions (separate from the Four-Level Training Program)
📅 Weekly access: Wednesday + Sunday
🧠 Includes:
- ✅ 10 live lectures, each 90 minutes long
- ✅ Every Saturday at 18:00 CET
- ✅ Program dates: October 11 – December 13, 2025
- ✅ Live on Zoom – participate from anywhere
- ✅ All materials available on the KCF Academy App
- ✅ Focus on strategic and practical thinking in chess
🎁 Special Offer:
If you enroll in the KCF Academy 2026 main program (Basic, Expert or Premium),
👉 you get the Preseason Special Program for free!
♟️ Four-Level Training Program
Your Ultimate Chess Training Journey
January 10 – June 24, 2026
Join a structured 6-month training program designed for players rated 1400 and above. Whether you’re building your foundation or preparing for high-level tournaments, this program will guide your improvement every step of the way — through expert instruction, proven structure, and a supportive learning environment.
The curriculum of the program.
Program Highlights
🎯 Training Levels
Participants are grouped into four levels to ensure focused progress. You’ll learn alongside peers at a similar strength, with each level offering tailored content.
- Level 1 – Novice (1400–1600):
Build strong foundations. Focus on tactics, basic strategy, and essential opening principles. - Level 2 – Intermediate (1601–1800):
Improve consistency, calculation depth, and broaden your understanding of positional play. - Level 3 – Advanced (1801–2000):
Explore advanced tactical patterns, complex middlegame plans, and strengthen your endgame knowledge. - Level 4 – Master’s Path (2001+):
Designed for strong players aiming to reach master level. Emphasis on high-level strategic concepts and competitive readiness.
📅 Weekly Schedule
The program consists of two live sessions per week:
- ✅ Wednesday Workshops: Thematic lessons for all levels
- ✅ Saturday Level-Based Training: Focused instruction in small rating groups (Levels 1–4 only)
All sessions are held live on Zoom and recorded for flexible access.
🔵 Enroll Now – Level placement support included after registration.
📚 What You'll Learn
- ✅ Strategic thinking and decision-making
- ✅ Tactical vision and calculation methods
- ✅ Opening understanding and repertoire development
- ✅ Positional play, pawn structures, and transitions
- ✅ Endgame techniques and practical play
- ✅ Tournament preparation and psychological readiness
🧠 What’s Included
- ✅ 48 live sessions (90 minutes each)
- ✅ Access to full video recordings
- ✅ Weekly PGN files, puzzles, and study materials
- ✅ Real-time interaction with instructors
- ✅ Structured progression tailored to your level
- ✅ Digital resources via our learning platform:
https://app.kcfacademy.org
🎓 Earn a Certificate from the Kasparov Chess Foundation
All students who complete the program receive:
- 🏅 Official Certificate of Completion from the Kasparov Chess Foundation
- 🌐 A globally respected credential showcasing your commitment to improvement
🌍 Who Can Join?
- Open to youth and adults
- Suitable for players from any country
- Lessons conducted in English
- All you need is a chessboard, curiosity, and commitment
✅ Program Duration: January 10 – June 24, 2026
🕒 Live sessions every Wednesday and Saturday
📍 Held online via Zoom with full access to recordings
♟️4 Level Training Program
For players with rating between 1601 and 1800
Saturdays at 20:00 CET
Wednesdays at 18:30 CET
For players with rating between 1801 and 2000
Saturdays at 18:00 CET
Wednesdays at 18:30 CET
For players with rating above 2000
Saturdays at 20:00 CET
Wednesdays at 18:30 CET
♟️KCF Stars Masterclass
Train with the World’s Best Grandmasters
January 12 – June 22, 2026 | Every Sunday
Take your chess understanding to the next level by learning directly from world-class players and renowned chess thinkers. The KCF Masterclass Series brings you face-to-face with Grandmasters who have competed — and succeeded — at the highest level of chess.
Whether you're a club player or an aspiring title-holder, this is your chance to gain unique insight from the best minds in the game.
Program Highlights:
🌟 What Is the Masterclass Series?
- ✅ Live masterclass every Sunday from January 12 to June 22, 2026
- ✅ Sessions led by elite Grandmasters and internationally recognized coaches
- ✅ Focused on high-level topics not covered in regular group training
- ✅ Available exclusively to Premium members and Level 5 students
🧠 The Masterclasses are designed to complement your regular weekly training with advanced concepts, professional insight, and real-world examples.
🎥 Flexible & Interactive Learning
- ✅ Live on Zoom, every Sunday
- ✅ 90-minute interactive lectures
- ✅ Ask questions and get real-time feedback
- ✅ Access full recordings if you miss a session
- ✅ Materials and PGNs available on app.kcfacademy.org
📚 What You’ll Learn
- Advanced attacking concepts from elite games
- Strategic depth and decision-making under pressure
- Opening insights and high-level repertoire development
- Real-world game analysis and tournament preparation
- Psychological factors, preparation secrets, and mindset
👨🏫 Previous & Featured Guest Instructors
- Garry Kasparov – 13th World Champion & KCF Founder
- Fabiano Caruana – World Championship Challenger
- Veselin Topalov – World Championship Challenger
- Levon Aronian – Super-GM & Olympiad Gold Medalist
- Peter Svidler, – Super-GM, 8-time Russian Champion
- Antoaneta Stefanova – Women World Champion
Masterclass topics change each week and are always built around fresh, practical insights from top-level experience.
🎯 Who Can Join?
- All Premium Package students (Levels 1–4)
- All Expert Group (Level 5) students
- Players who want to learn from the very top, in a small-group format
- Instruction is in English, with examples suited for advanced and improving players alike
🎓 Why Join the Masterclass Series?
- Learn directly from super-GMs and top trainers
- See how elite players think during real games
- Add a strategic and psychological edge to your training
- Gain insights you won’t find in books or online videos
🗓 Masterclass Series runs from January 12 to June 22, 2026
📍 Every Sunday | Live on Zoom | Full access via our learning platform
🎓 Available only to Premium Package & Expert Group students
🔵 Upgrade to Premium or 🔵 Join Expert Group to unlock full access!
♟️KCF STARS Masterclass
♟️Expert Group
Exclusive Training for the Expert Group (2200+ FIDE or Level 4 Graduates)
The Expert Group is a separate, elite-level training track created for highly rated players and advanced competitors. It is not part of the Four-Level Training Program and offers a unique focus on professional-level preparation.
This program is for serious chess players with:
- Strong theoretical knowledge in all phases of the game
- Regular competitive experience in classical tournaments
- Ambition to achieve peak performance in national and international events
🎯 Who Can Join
- ✅ Players rated 2200+ FIDE
- ✅ Players who completed Level 4 in the previous KCF season
- ✅ Ambitious competitors aiming for FIDE titles (FM, IM, GM)
- ✅ Juniors or adults preparing for major tournaments, championships, or Olympiads
- What’s included:
- ✅ Live sessions (Wed + Sun) + recordings
- ✅ Study materials on the KCF Academy App
- ✅ Signed certificate by Garry Kasparov
- ✅ 3-month Chess.com Diamond
- ✅ 50 % Discount on KCF Festival registration fee (Slovenia, June 25 – June 30, 2026)
- ✅ 25 % Discount on KCF training camp registration fee (Slovenia, July 1 – July 5, 2026)
📅 Schedule & Format
- 2 live sessions per week:
✅ Wednesday Workshop (Advanced focus)
✅ Sunday Masterclass (Elite Grandmasters)
⛔No Saturday group lessons - All classes live on Zoom with interactive Q&A
- Every session recorded and uploaded to the App
🧠 What’s Included
- Wednesday Workshops
Advanced thematic training on strategy, calculation, psychology, and decision-making under pressure - Sunday Masterclasses
90-minute sessions with world-class Grandmasters such as Garry Kasparov, Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, and Peter Svidler - Full access to all recordings for flexible review
- Study materials delivered through the KCF Academy App
- 3-month Chess.com Diamond Membership
- Discount on KCF Festival registration fee (Slovenia, June 25 – June 30, 2026)
- Signed Certificate of Completion by Garry Kasparov
- KCF Student Platform access for resources, progress tracking, and networking with other elite players
All classes live on Zoom with interactive Q&A - Every session recorded and uploaded to the App
🔑 Why Join the Expert Group?
- Learn directly from world-class Grandmasters
- Train in a small, advanced peer group
- Gain professional preparation methods not offered in standard programs
- Apply elite-level concepts directly to competitive play
♟️Expert Group
2 live sessions per week:
- Wednesday Workshop (Advanced focus)
- Sunday Masterclass (Elite Grandmasters)
♟️Preseason Special Program
Improve Your Chess Skills with Practical Thinking
Join our Autumn Chess Workshop to enhance your chess strategies and develop a practical way of thinking. Perfect for chess enthusiasts who want to improve their game!
Program Highlights
🧠 What’s Included
✅ 9 interactive lectures (90 minutes each)
✅ Live every Saturday at 18:00 CET
✅ Program dates: October 11 – December 13, 2025
✅ Taught live on Zoom – join from anywhere
✅ All materials available via the KCF Academy App
✅ Led by experienced trainers focusing on practical decision-making
✅ Ideal preparation for the full KCF 2025 training program
💡 What You’ll Learn
- How to develop a practical, strategic mindset
- Techniques for making strong decisions over the board
- Key insights into real-world thinking in complex positions
- Thematic concepts that prepare you for tournament play
💸Price
€100 for the full 10-week program
🎁 Special Offer
If you register for the KCF Academy 2026 Basic or Premium package,
👉 you get the entire Preseason Program for FREE!
✅ Ready to Join?
Spaces are limited — don’t miss this opportunity to boost your play before the new season begins.
🔵 Enroll Now
♟️Preseason Special Program
Secure Your Spot:
Register now to reserve your place in the workshop.
Exclusive Benefit:
Get the Preseason Special Program free when you subscribe to KCF Academy 2026.