The move is yours.

Chess is a mind sport with endless possibilities. It keeps the brain sharp and prepares you for life in a playful way. That is why chess is an instrument that can be used to learn certain skills. Attend the exclusive MASTERS VERNISSAGE in Hotel Okura Amsterdam from July 8 to 12 Tea Lanchava en Anna-Maja Kazarian, from ChessQueens, visits. They are among the best chess players in the Netherlands.Online editor: Mical JosephChess promotes concentration, encourages you to think first and then act and builds self-confidence. In addition, playing chess teaches you to make decisions based on clear, devised scenarios. This way you learn that sometimes you have to sacrifice something to gain an advantage or win the game later.

The goal in chess is simple: capture the king (checkmate). It's all about the journey towards that goal. What is always your best move and what can the opponent do? Everything seems complicated at first, but you soon understand how the pieces work together. The nice thing is the enormous variety. Every party is different, because there are millions of ways in which a party can develop.

Chess meets business

Learning and playing chess could also be extremely valuable for companies. Just like in chess, it is very important in business to think ahead and anticipate. What does my competitor want, what does my customer or employer want? What will be important for further growth over time?

The best chess players in the Low Countries

ChessQueens Foundation was founded in 2014 by the best chess players in the Netherlands. With only 1 woman in 20 players, the Netherlands lags behind other countries in the number of women and girls who play chess. ChessQueens wants to close this gap and offer girls and women the opportunity to benefit from the opportunities that chess has to offer. They organize tournaments, training, are active on Twitch and try to put women's chess on the map outside the chess world.

MASTERS VERNISSAGE

Tea Lanchava and Anna-Maja Kazarian come to visit at MASTERS VERNISSAGE. International Master Tea became world champion twice in her youth and Dutch women's champion in 2012. She has represented the national team at dozens of tournaments and is currently active as a coach. Fide Master Anna-Maja managed to win numerous Dutch youth titles. She also achieved several strong results internationally, including a first place at the European Championship up to 16 years.