KCF Friendship Festival 2026 (opens in new tab)

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 one of the most diverse chess festivals of the summer. The event combines top-level competition, educational activities, and unique opportunities to meet some of the most influential figures in chess.