Chess Space – A Space of Creativity & Freedom


At Chess Space, we passionately specialize in elevating the level of chess events, projects and clubs.

We aim to enrich the promotion of chess, with a dedicated team of chess and event management professionals. We strive to uplift the chess community by creating immersive, competitive and inclusive experiences for players, spectators and enthusiasts of all levels. Moreover, our work focuses also on bringing new fans and enlarging the chess audience – which can also lead to boosting your brand, excite the chess community and attract the interest of sponsors and mass media.

We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of the chess event industry by embracing innovation and leveraging technology. Our aim is to enhance the overall experience for players, spectators, and partners alike in tournaments, conferences, club activities, and other chess-related events.

We are committed to three main services:

Consulting


Expertise in Consultation:

Through our consultancy services, we offer tailored guidance and expertise to organizations, clubs, federations and individuals seeking to organize successful chess events as the ones mentioned above. Our insights and experience help our clients deliver memorable and impactful chess events.

Organizing


Excellence in Event Organization:

We meticulously plan and execute chess tournaments, ranging from local competitions to prestigious world events, that uphold the highest standards of professionalism, fairness, and excitement. Our expertise extends to organizing conferences, chess festivals, simuls, seminars, online events, promotional or/and educational material, and more.

Managing


Efficient in Management:

Our success stems from our adept team management. We prioritize fostering a cohesive and motivated team that operates seamlessly to deliver exceptional services. Through mentorship, continuous skill development, and a collaborative environment, we ensure a team is equipped with the tools necessary to exceed expectations. We can apply these values and provide our services by managing an existing team that aims to strategically enhance chess events, leverage innovative approaches, and elevate the overall experience for players and spectators alike.

Chess Space – Chess Success


At Chess Space, our success is not just measured by the events we organize or the consultations we provide; it’s about our dedicated team working synergistically to achieve our collective goals. Our commitment remains steadfast in contributing to the growth and global recognition of chess as an intellectually stimulating and socially unifying activity.

Who are we:


We are Anastasia Sorokina and Anastasia Karlovich, two dynamic, determined and delightful Anastasias of the Chess World. We have been working as a team for years on numerous projects and we believe that good chemistry is contagious!

Anastasia Sorokina

Anastasia Sorokina

is the current Chairperson in Commission for Women’s Chess in the World Chess Federation (FIDE) and an ex FIDE Vice President. A chess player, arbiter, organiser, chess club owner, Anastasia has a huge experience in building big projects from the ground and bringing them to success. She has organised numerous prestigious events such as World Rapid and Blitz Cadet Chess Championships (with almost one thousand participants), European Individual Championships, European Corporate Championships, the WR Masters Super GM tournament and more.


Anastasia Karlovich

Anastasia Karlovich

is a Woman Grand Master, awarded photographer, journalist & chess promoter. She is also an Events & Team Manager and she has held the post of FIDE Press Officer – a period during which she also held the Press Conferences of the World Chess Championships. She is currently a commentator and journalist for the Grand Chess Tour, collaborating with the Saint Louis Chess Club & the Kasparov Chess Foundation.

We are both enthusiastic with the prospect of any new ambitious project that will elevate chess with professionalism and style!

Anastasia Sorokina and Anastasia Karlovich