2027 EU Chess Academy (Chess)

Location: Open to enrolled students at universities in the EU and UK; finalists travel to Amsterdam for the championship finals and hirify.global office tour

Company

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

What you will do

• Qualify through an online Swiss-format chess tournament on Chess.com.
• Travel to Amsterdam to compete in the championship finals if selected.
• Take part in a showmatch against a world-class grandmaster.
• Attend an exclusive masterclass led by top grandmasters.
• Tour hirify.global’s Amsterdam office and connect with traders, researchers, technologists, and recruiters.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled at a university in the EU or UK.
• Open to students from all majors and academic backgrounds.
• No specific chess rating or prior competitive experience is required.
• Applications are not yet open; registration of interest precedes the application period.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to compete against leading student chess players in Europe.
• Access to grandmaster instruction and a high-level showmatch experience.
• Exposure to hirify.global’s trading, research, and technology environment.
• Networking with hirify.global professionals and other student competitors.