De GambitChess • Pitch • Meet • Play
More than an event, De Gambit is a festival of strategy, creativity, and connection — a celebration of impact and bold thinking. It's where unique talents and ideas rise to the challenge and reach for their moonshot.
Features of De Gambit
Experience a unique fusion of intellectual challenge, innovation, and connection
Chess
Test your strategic thinking in competitive chess tournaments with multiple formats for all skill levels.
- Blitz & Rapid Tournaments
- Grandmaster Workshops
- Puzzle Solving Challenges
Pitch
Present your bold ideas to investors and industry experts in our startup pitch competition.
- Startup Pitch Competition
- Investor Feedback Sessions
- Innovation Showcase
Meet
Connect with like-minded individuals, industry leaders, and potential collaborators.
- Networking Sessions
- Industry Expert Panels
- Mentorship Opportunities
Play
Engage in creative side quests, games, and entertainment beyond the main events.
- Creative Side Quests
- Rap Battle Competition
- Suya Night Celebration
About De Gambit Experience
De Gambit is more than just a chess tournament—it's a convergence of strategic minds, innovative thinkers, and creative spirits. Our event brings together the intellectual rigor of chess with the dynamic energy of startup culture.
Participants can expect a day filled with intense chess battles, insightful pitch sessions where entrepreneurs present groundbreaking ideas, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and engaging side activities that challenge both mind and creativity.
Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone who enjoys strategic challenges, De Gambit offers something unique for everyone. Join us for a day where every move counts, both on and off the chessboard.
Our Partners
Proudly supported by industry leaders and innovators
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Event Highlights
De Gambit brings together tacticians, founders, builders, and playful minds. Expect serious chess, bold pitches, cozy meetups, and mini-games that spark surprising connections.