The Kasparov Chess Foundation has officially announced its University Cup, inviting top university players from around the world to participate. This event aims to promote the growth of chess in academic institutions and provide a competitive platform for emerging talents. The tournament will feature classical, rapid, and blitz formats over a period of five days, with participants demonstrating both strategic and tactical skills.

The foundation emphasizes education alongside competition, offering workshops and lectures from leading grandmasters, including sessions on opening theory, middlegame strategies, and endgame techniques. Teams from over 20 universities are expected to compete, with prizes including scholarships, trophies, and invitations to international tournaments.

Organizers highlight the importance of fair play and sportsmanship, ensuring an inclusive and educational environment. Participants will have opportunities to network with peers, share insights, and gain experience in high-level tournament play.

Kasparov Chess Foundation established a multinational team of officials and organizers to ensure a fair and friendly competition. Organizers include:

GM Alex Onischuk, Chairman of KCF University Cup

Grant Oen, Chief Arbiter

Chacha Nugroho, Tech Director

GM Zlatko Klaric, KCF Adriatic Director

Ignatius Leong, International Arbiter, KCF Asia-Pacific Director

Founded by World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, KCF’s mission is to bring the many educational benefits of chess to children worldwide by providing a complete chess curriculum and enrichment programs. The Foundation promotes the study of chess as a cognitive learning tool in curricular classes and after-school programs for elementary, middle and high schools, both in the public and private school sectors. The not-for-profit educational organization also organizes tournaments and competitions on a local and national basis. For more information.