Kasparov Chess Foundation

Chinese Champion Xu Xiangyu is in Radenci! 🇨🇳♟️
Fresh off a breakthrough year, Grandmaster Xu Xiangyu has joined the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival, and he's already started the event with a first-round victory!
Xu captured the 2026 Chinese Chess Championship, earned his place on China's Olympiad team, won the prestigious Rilton Cup, and scored a memorable blitz victory over Magnus Carlsen at the 2026 FIDE World Team Rapid & Blitz Championships.
We're delighted to welcome one of the world's rising stars to the Kasparov Chess Foundation Friendship Festival and look forward to watching his games throughout the tournament!
https://kcfworldfestival.org/

ChessBase Garry Kasparov KCF Academy

KCF Friendship Festival 2026 With only a few weeks remaining before the start of the Kasparov Chess Foundations's Friendship Festival 2026 in Radenci, Slovenia, interest from the international chess community continues to grow. Players, trainers, and chess enthusiasts from around the world are preparing for what promises to be....

Only a few weeks remaining before the start of the Kasparov Chess Foundations's Friendship Festival 2026 in Radenci, Slovenia!

More than 150 players have already registered, representing dozens of countries and a wide range of playing strengths. The tournament offers ambitious young talents a chance to compete alongside experienced grandmasters and international masters in a truly international environment.

Leading the field is GM Vladimir Fedoseev, one of the biggest stars in world chess today. Known for his creative style, fighting spirit, and numerous victories against elite opposition, Fedoseev has established himself as one of the most exciting players on the international circuit.

One of the most anticipated moments of the festival will be the special Kasparov Day, dedicated to chess education and the future of coaching.
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https://en.chessbase.com/post/kcf-friendship-festival-2



Garry Kasparov Adrian Mihalcisin ChessBase

Congratulations to European Women's Champion Anastasiia Hnatyshyn! 🇺🇦
The Kasparov Chess Foundation proudly congratulates our student Anastasiia Hnatyshyn on winning the 2026 European Women's Chess Championship in Batumi, Georgia.
Competing in a field of 131 players, Anastasiia delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 9/11 to claim the title.
We also extend our sincere congratulations to her coaches, Volodymyr Grabinsky and Adrian Mikhalchishin, whose dedication and guidance have helped shape this remarkable achievement.
We are incredibly proud of Anastasiia and wish her continued success in the years ahead!
Photos from Kasparov Chess Foundation Session in Croatia by Lennart Ootes.

Garry Kasparov Volodymyr Grabinsky Adrian Mihalcisin

Javokhir Sindarov on his game vs. Jorden van Foreest: “I know this exact position! I remember the game between Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgár, where Kasparov had rook and knight, and he checkmated. I know how to checkmate here when the white king is on g1 or h1. If the knight comes to e3 and the Black king gets to g3, even without pawns, it’s always winning.”
He was referring to the 1996 game between Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgár, where Kasparov converted the rook-and-knight vs. rook endgame successfully. Interestingly, Sindarov also had rook and knight vs. rook earlier in the event against Anish Giri, though that game ended in a draw.

Garry Kasparov Judit Polgar