2026 Chess Academy Australia & New Zealand - Expression of Interest

Location: Australia and New Zealand; championship finals at hirify.global's Sydney office

Company

hirify.global is a research-driven trading firm using quantitative modeling, machine learning, engineering, proprietary systems, and algorithms across global markets.

What you will do

• Compete in an online Swiss-format chess tournament on Chess.com.
• Travel to Sydney for the championship finals on 9 December 2026 if qualified.
• Compete against leading student chess players and participate in a showmatch experience with Magnus Carlsen.
• Tour hirify.global's Sydney office and learn about its trading environment.
• Connect with hirify.global traders, researchers, technologists, and recruiters.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate student at an Australian or New Zealand college or university.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid Chess.com account.
• Available for virtual qualifiers during the week of 9–11 November 2026.
• Available to travel to Sydney for the finals on 9 December 2026.
• All academic majors, backgrounds, chess ratings, and experience levels are welcome.

Nice to have

• Interest in chess, trading, research, technology, or competitive problem-solving.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to experience the environment of a leading trading firm.
• Direct interaction with hirify.global traders, researchers, technologists, and recruiters.
• Access to a rare competitive chess experience with world champion Magnus Carlsen.

Hiring process

• Applications close on 1 November 2026.
• Eligibility notifications are sent on 4 November 2026.
• Virtual qualifiers take place on 9, 10, or 11 November 2026, followed by the Sydney championship on 9 December 2026.