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Mentor Round Closes
7TH September, 2024
7TH September, 2024
Jury Round
12TH - 13TH September, 2024
12TH - 13TH September, 2024
ABOUT
HACKATHON
The Next Move is a global chess innovation challenge that invites creative minds from all backgrounds to reimagine the future of chess. This competition is your opportunity to bring fresh ideas to one of the worlds oldest games, pushing the boundaries of technology, strategy, and engagement in the chess world
#TheNextMove challenge welcomes everyone with the zeal to #ReimagineTheGame . The possibilities are endless! Were open to any idea that can innovate or enhance the world of chess.
SHORTLISTED TEAMS
Coachess
Chennai Super Knights
ChessEvents
ChessAlmostLive
Team Sky
Zh1vango
KnightBots
ShahMaat
Zungwang
Catalanwani
CHESSFR3AKS
Century Skill for Chess
AIChessGod
Chess Lover
Chess for Connection
DutchInnovators
Kenyan Team
ChessCast
The Chessers™ Team©
The Chessers™ Team©
Chess innovators
HarSh
This is just idea
Stock yard
Curico Team
Changers
Team Patrick Hibs
Chess for Everyone
CodingClub_IITG
Chessiverse
Shatransh
AI_Chess_Coders
HybridChess
Shrink's Gambit
Team Parallel
Unicodez
HimalayanChessInitiative
Dark Knights
Data Knights
Stones
The duochess
The neochess
DeGod
CHALLENGES AND THEMES
Education and Learning
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This theme explores innovative approaches to integrate chess into educational systems, revolutionize learning methods, and make the game more accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Community Engagement and Social Impact
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This theme explores innovative approaches to integrate chess into educational systems, revolutionize learning methods, and make the game more accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Reimagining the Chess Experience
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This theme explores innovative approaches to integrate chess into educational systems, revolutionize learning methods, and make the game more accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Digital and Technological Innovation
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This theme explores innovative approaches to integrate chess into educational systems, revolutionize learning methods, and make the game more accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds.
Business, Arts & Others
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This theme explores innovative approaches to integrate chess into educational systems, revolutionize learning methods, and make the game more accessible to learners of all ages and backgrounds.
JURY & MENTORS PANEL
Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
Mentor
HACKATHON ROUNDS
Idea Submission
Gather your team and submit a brief of your idea of what you will be building.
Mentorship Round
Bring your idea to real life through the expertise of our mentors.
Final Showcase
Get ready to present your innovation to the global veterans of Chess and Technology.
TIMELINE
Milestone 1
Registration
31ST July, 2024
Milestone 2
Concept Development
10TH August, 2024
You are here
Prototype Development / Mentor round
7TH September, 2024
Final Day
Jury Round
12TH - 13TH September, 2024
HACKATHON
PRIZES
Winner
$2000
Runner Up
$1500
Special Mention
$500
Each of the Top 4 Finalists will be awarded a cash prize of $1,000, making their hard work and ingenuity truly worthwhile.
The ultimate winning team of Next In 2.0 will seize the spotlight with an exclusive cash prize of $2,000.
A special prize pool of $500 is reserved for remarkable innovations and Ideas that stand out from the rest, acknowledging the brilliance of these exceptional minds.
In addition to the grand prize, other rewards include exclusive perks such as tickets to the GCL 2024, Meet & Greet with the Hackathon Ambassador, Co-Branded Certificates, Exclusive GCL Merchandise & Other Exciting prizes!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is Global Chess HackFest?
Who can participate in Global Chess HackFest?
How will the hackathon be conducted?
What are the prizes for the winners?
Is there any participation fee?
When will the winners be announced?
How can I register and participate?
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