Tech Titans and the ‘Bad Boy of Chess’: World Chess Partners with it.com Domains to Bring Hans Niemann Showdown to Web Summit 2024

World Chess, in partnership with it.com Domains and Web Summit, is excited to announce an interactive event: “Hans Niemann vs. You.” Taking place on November 13, 2024, this unique showdown will allow global participants to collectively challenge Grandmaster Hans Niemann, known as the “bad boy of chess,” in a real-time match live-streamed from the Web Summit stage in Lisbon. This landmark event will expose chess to the tech community that has long held a fascination for the game’s complexity and strategic depth.

Event Overview

This innovative match will unite the global chess community, tech enthusiasts, and Web Summit’s high-profile audience as participants team up to form the “World Team” — collectively deciding each move to challenge Niemann’s quick and unconventional play. Voting displays in real-time will reveal the collective strategy behind each move, creating an interactive challenge open to participants of all skill levels on chess.it.com. With Niemann’s reputation as a fierce competitor, this event promises to deliver both intensity and intrigue.

“We are pleased to bring chess to this event, where the tech community can engage with the sport, not only to enjoy it but to contribute to its evolution,” said Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess. “Partnering with it.com Domains and Web Summit gives World Chess the chance to showcase the excitement of chess to a global tech audience.”

Andrey Insarov, CEO of it.com Domains, says, “Teaming up with World Chess and Web Summit for this landmark event is an awesome chance to change how people experience chess. We’re all about innovation, inviting everyone to challenge Grandmaster Hans Niemann in an engaging, interactive way that mixes tech with the classic game. This project aims to broaden the borders of chess, bringing it to a wider community, including tech and business, letting fans be part of something truly extraordinary.”

Strategic Collaboration

The partnership between World Chess and it.com Domains at the Web Summit emphasizes a shared commitment to broadening chess’s reach through digital innovation. it.com Domains has redefined interest in third-level domains with its creative approach, and this collaboration furthers its goal to connect with retail markets. Meanwhile, World Chess continues to elevate the sport by making it more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience.

The event will stream live World Chess Youtube channel as well as on chess.it.com, allowing participants worldwide to join the World Team and challenge Niemann’s moves, creating a memorable experience that connects tradition with cutting-edge engagement.

Please visit the event’s page and join the game against Hans Niemann online or in person at the Web Summit. More information on the project’s page.

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