For companies
Corporate chess keynotes & talks
- Format
- Keynote / workshop
- Duration
- 45–90 min
- Audience
- Teams, boards
- Location
- Your offices / Geneva
A corporate chess talk uses the game as a concrete metaphor for strategic decisions: anticipation, risk assessment, time management and clear thinking under pressure. The talk is lively, illustrated with famous positions and tailored to your industry.
It can take the form of a keynote, an interactive workshop or a simultaneous exhibition in which the speaker takes on several colleagues at once.
The method
What you get
Tailored message
A narrative aligned with your priorities: decision-making, risk and strategy.
Flexible format
Keynote, hands-on workshop or simultaneous exhibition, depending on the effect you want.
Interactive
Concrete examples and moments of participation that leave a lasting impression.
Turnkey
Simple to organise, at your offices in Geneva or across the Lake Geneva region.
Formats
Three ways to deliver
- 1
Keynote
A structured talk (45–60 min) connecting chess to your decision-making and strategy challenges, illustrated with famous examples.
- 2
Interactive workshop
Participants play and experience the concepts first-hand: anticipation, plans and risk management, in teams.
- 3
Simultaneous exhibition
The speaker takes on several colleagues at once — a memorable moment that makes the ideal close to a seminar.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does a talk last?
45 to 90 minutes depending on the format chosen, with the option to add a workshop or a simultaneous exhibition.
Do you need to know how to play chess to enjoy it?
No. The talk is accessible to everyone; the chess concepts are explained and used to support the ideas around strategy and decision-making.
Do you travel outside Geneva?
Yes, throughout the Lake Geneva region and beyond on request. Get in touch for a tailored quote.
Which themes can you connect to chess?
Decision-making under uncertainty, anticipation, risk and time management, learning from mistakes, staying calm under pressure. The narrative is tailored to your industry and your message.
How many participants for a simultaneous exhibition?
A simultaneous exhibition can pit the speaker against ten or even twenty colleagues at the same time — a spectacular and unifying format.
Ready to improve?
A first conversation to define your goals and the format that suits you.