Kasparov Chess Foundation

Kasparov Chess Foundation (KCF) is a nonprofit organization founded by former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in 2002. Its mission is to bring chess into schools and communities as an educational tool, using the game to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in young people.

The foundation operates programs across the United States and internationally, with regional chapters including KCF Africa and KCF Asia-Pacific. Their flagship initiative partners with school districts to integrate chess into the curriculum, training teachers and providing materials. KCF has helped bring chess education to millions of students worldwide.

Beyond school programs, the foundation runs the Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup and supports scholastic chess tournaments. They also develop digital teaching resources and curricula that schools can adopt at no cost. For anyone interested in chess as an educational tool, KCF is one of the most influential organizations in the space.