Celebrating Our Champions: European U16 Success
We’re especially proud to highlight the achievements of our students Jernek Kozlovic (Slovenia) and Lukas Dotzer. At the European U16 Championship in Montenegro, Jernek claimed silver, while Lukas took bronze. Their success on the continental stage is a testament to not only their talent and hard work, but also the strength and depth of training at KCF Academy. Another student, IGM Ihor Samunenkov, captured the gold medal at the European Team Championship in Batumi as a member of the Ukrainian national team. In addition to the team title, Ihor also secured an individual gold medal on the reserve board, underscoring his outstanding performance throughout the event. We are equally delighted to highlight that one of Academy´s senior trainers, IGM Adrian Mikhalchishin, served as the coach of the Ukrainian squad, making this triumph even more special for KCF Academy.
Our Lecturers Honoured by FIDE for Best Instructional Book
KCF Academy is thrilled to share that the academy lecturers were recognized by FIDE with a Yuri Averbakh / Isaac Boleslavsky Book Award in 2024. The award went to the book: Mastering Chess Endgame Calculation, Level 1, co-authored by Adrian Mikhalchishin & Tadej Sakelšek, and published by Forward Chess.
This book is part of a trilogy designed to help players with a 1700 rating improve their endgame calculation skills. It guides readers through key theoretical positions and techniques, featuring 400 carefully selected exercises arranged in progressive order. Don’t miss out, follow this link to purchase your book.
The results of our subscribers and students, and the recognition of training materials from FIDE highlights the quality and depth of instruction that defines the KCF Academy. And it is precisely this level of expertise that participants can look forward to in the upcoming Main Season 2026. The new season will offer a comprehensive programme, featuring weekly workshops, four progressive training levels, and a dedicated Expert Group designed for advanced players (2200+ FIDE or Level 4 graduates)
Imagine learning chess from Garry Kasparov and other top players in real time – now you can! Participants will have the unique opportunity to train live with real World Stars on Sundays, engaging directly with them through Q&A sessions and interactive discussions.
Save the Dates: January 10 – June 24, 2026.
Embark on a complete chess training journey guided by an elite team of international Grandmasters and various guest stars, Garry Kasparov, Fabiano Caruano,Veselin Topalov, Levon Aronian, Peter Svidler and many others.
As a member of the KCF Academy, you’ll join a global chess community, train with some of the best minds in the game, and gain exclusive benefits for our flagship in-person event – the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival in Slovenia (June 25 – July 5, 2026), where students, trainers, and chess enthusiasts from around the world come together.
Don´t miss your chance to join now – Visit www.kcfacademy.org for more details on the training programs.
