Kasparov Chess Foundation

10/05/2026

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♟️ TWO WEEKS TO GO!

The KCF Academy 2027 Preseason begins on 17 October 2026!

Join players from around the world, refresh your chess skills and get back into regular training as we prepare for the Main Program, starting in January 2027.

🎁 Register for the Main Program and get the complete Preseason Program FREE!

Returning to the Academy or joining us for the first time? We look forward to welcoming you for another season of learning, improvement and international chess.

👉 Explore the program and register:
https://kcfacademy.org/programs/

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

♟️ HISTORY MADE BY BODHANA SIVANANDAN! 🏆🇬🇧

A huge congratulations to 11-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan on an extraordinary performance representing England on Board 1 at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand!
Competing on England’s top board against some of the strongest players in the world, Bodhana delivered an impressive 8/11, and became the youngest Woman Grandmaster (WGM) in chess history! 🌟
She also earned her International Master (IM) norm, another remarkable step toward the IM title.

This historic achievement has captured attention around the world, with major international media including BBC News and CNN covering Bodhana’s incredible story!

We are especially proud to celebrate Bodhana, one of our Kasparov Chess Foundation students, on this historic achievement!
Congratulations, Bodhana! 👏♟️🏆
Garry Kasparov

09/27/2026

🥇 Gold for Ihor Samunenkov! 🇺🇦
Congratulations to Kasparov Chess Foundation student Ihor Samunenkov on winning the individual gold medal on Board 4 for Team Ukraine at the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand!
An outstanding achievement on the biggest team stage in chess! We are proud to see our student representing Ukraine and bringing home Olympiad gold! 🇺🇦👏🥇
Congratulations, Ihor!
Garry Kasparov

09/27/2026

09/27/2026

🥇 Gold for Alice Lee! 🇺🇸
Congratulations to Alice Lee on winning the individual gold medal on Board 2 for Team USA at the World Chess Olympiad in Samarkand!
Alice had a fantastic tournament, starting with five consecutive victories and finishing with an impressive 8.5/10. Her performance rating was 2572, gaining 14.2 rating points along the way!🥇👏🇺🇸