Garry Kasparov at KMSKA
YourNextMove_2026_PGM.mp4
YNM_sim_NigelShort_01.mp4
YNM_sim_NigelShort_02.mp4
The recordings from the chess day at DPG Media on October 11, 2026. Each recording is labelled with its file name from the collection.
Kasparov_Quali_deel1.mov
Kasparov_Quali_deel2.mov
The recordings from the Limecraft collection PGM are online. You can play them on this site. The names below are the file names from that collection.
Out of 400 players at the preselections at DPG Media, these six young chess players earned a seat opposite Garry Kasparov at KMSKA.
Nand De Smet
Eeklo · 2014
Tristan Verhagen
Antwerpen · 2014
Ludwig Brand
Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe · 2012
Ilias Majees
Beringen · 2015
Ivan Bolhov
Brussel · 2013
Odilon Seyns
Turnhout · 2013
Photos: Rahim Aharar
Five events, four venues, one unforgettable chess experience.
Birth years 2012 through 2020 (ages 6–14) — qualify to face Kasparov.
Exploring the future of AI and human intelligence.
Afternoon simultaneous exhibition against Grandmaster Nigel Short.
The legendary chess grandmaster returns to Antwerp.
On October 11, 2026, 400 young players compete at DPG Media for a once-in-a-lifetime prize: a seat opposite Garry Kasparov at the KMSKA on October 21.
No chess experience? No problem — first-timers compete alongside club players.
Every child gets a shot at qualifying — pure talent, no entry fee.
The winners sit down across from a former World Champion.
Limited spots
Only 400 seats — registration fills up fast. Secure your child's place now.
Curious what it's like?
Watch the 2025 highlights →Well-known entrepreneurs and media figures take on chess legend Garry Kasparov at the KMSKA. Meet the challengers.
Viktor Verhulst
Mediapersoonlijkheid & Ondernemer
Geert Noels
Econoom, Auteur & Ondernemer
Dietert Gielen
Finance Manager
Els Aerts
Audiovisueel Storyteller
David Ziegler
Co-Founder & CCO
Rob Van herck
Journalist
Piet Spiessens
Ondernemer
Peter De Roover
Kamervoorzitter
Idan Gotlib
Student
Arturo Reyes
CFO
Jan Vertonghen
Ex-profvoetballer
Seppe Lambert
13 en bijzonder gepassioneerd. En nu ook heel moedig!
Berten Bastiaens
Toernooiwinnaar
Didier Depuydt
Zaakvoerder
