Brussels, Belgium — September 13–14, 2025 — Chessnut proudly sponsored the ChessMate chess event, held at the iconic Brussels Old Stock Exchange (Bourse/Beurs) and the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
Over the two-day event, more than 400 participants competed in front of 10,000+ spectators, celebrating the strategy, skill, and excitement of chess.
As part of the competition, Chessnut awarded exclusive prizes to top players:
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First Place (Rapid/Blitz): Winners received 5 Chessnut Air sets—three for the winners across different venues and two for top performers in the hand-and-brain competition.
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Second Place: 3 Chessnut Go sets awarded to the second-place winners at each venue.
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Special Giveaway: 1 Chessnut Evo presented to a selected participant.
The event provided an excellent opportunity for attendees to explore the full range of Chessnut products. Among them, the Chessnut Move drew significant attention, captivating the crowd with its fully automated piece movement and innovative Chessnut Vision features. Attendees were excited to experience firsthand how Chessnut products merge traditional chess gameplay with cutting-edge technology.
“Chessnut is committed to supporting events that unite the chess community and inspire players of all levels,” said the Chessnut team. “Seeing the enthusiasm for our boards — especially the Move — was a highlight of the weekend. We are thrilled to contribute to an environment where strategy, competition, and fun come together.”
Chessnut looks forward to continuing its sponsorship of future chess events, fostering learning, engagement, and the joy of the game.