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At Intellias, chess is more than just a pastime. A game of strategy, logic, and foresight, it calls on skills we exercise daily in the tech industry. For more than a decade, we’ve been organizing chess tournaments that unite engineering talents. Now, we’re making the next move.

Introducing the world’s first tech chess tournament in the metaverse.
A timeless game of skill, reimagined for a new format.

November 15 — 16

< Metaverse >

1000 players

Beyond the board

Step inside an immersive chess world that pushes the game to another level.
Choose who you want to be. Play the game like never before.

Best
tech talent

Play against
the sharpest minds
in the tech industry.

Global
reach

1000 players from Asia, Europe, the Americas. No borders. Only skills.

Metaverse experience

A digital universe
that redefines
the game.

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Who can take part

Work as a software engineer
in a non-tech company

Work as a software engineer in a non-tech company

Work in any role in
a tech company

We count on your fair play
and respect for chess ethics.

We count on your fair play and respect for chess ethics.

Eyes on the prize

Eyes
on the prize

The champion of the Intelligent Chess Challenge will receive a $500 Amazon gift card.

The champion of the Intelligent Chess Challenge
will receive a $500 Amazon gift card.

Two runners-up will each take home $250 Amazon gift cards.

If tech is your playing field, the board is yours.

Your level of seniority doesn’t matter – the Intelligent Chess Challenge is open to all tech professionals who:

If tech is your playing field, the board is yours.
Your level of seniority doesn’t matter – the Intelligent Chess Challenge
is open to all tech professionals who:

About the tournament

About the tournament

Day 1:
Chess.com

Gear up for nine rounds of speed chess on Chess.com.
The format – Swiss system, seven minutes per game, two seconds per move.
Only the top 120 players will earn their spot in the grand final — inside
the metaverse.

Day 2:
Metaverse

The finalists meet in the metaverse for 9 rounds in Swiss system that decide it all. Fast, dynamic, and demanding — the game is just like tech itself.

Your path
to the
tournament

Your path to the tournament

step 1

Register now.

Wait for a
confirmation email.*

Monitor your inbox for further instructions (check your spam folder too).

Five days before the event: explore the metaverse, test
the ground.

On game day: log in early.
The board is waiting.

Thank you for registering
for the Intelligent Chess Challenge!

We’re excited to receive your application and will be reviewing it within the next week. Once it’s approved, you’ll get an email with all the details and next steps.

Stay tuned, keep an eye on your inbox, and we hope to see you at the chessboard in our metaverse!

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Step into the metaverse and compete with the brightest tech minds from around the world.

Save your spot

Join the Intelligent
Chess Challenge

Play without borders. Compete without limits.
Make your move.

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