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Based in Dubai, but inherently global in its vision, Chess Arts Club attracts ultra-high-net-worth individuals, founders, investors, and C-level executives who regularly fly in from Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond to participate in its closed gatherings. While Dubai serves as the club’s strategic base, international expansion across Europe is already underway.
“Chess reveals how people think under pressure, how they assess risk, and how they plan long-term,” says Ekaterina Kondratenko. “It creates an environment where meaningful partnerships emerge without forcing conversation.”
An Invitation-Only Ecosystem for the World’s Wealthiest Minds
Unlike traditional networking clubs or social memberships, Chess Arts Club operates as a confidential deal-making environment. Membership is strictly by invitation, ensuring a highly curated circle of participants that includes:
•Angel investors, family offices, and strategic partners
Within the club, conversations frequently evolve into real investments, joint ventures, and long-term strategic collaborations.
Global Chess Icons and Private High-Level Experiences
Under EKaterina Kondratenko’s leadership, Chess Arts Club has hosted and curated exclusive private events featuring globally recognized chess figures, reinforcing the club’s intellectual and cultural authority.
•A private meeting with Magnus Carlsen, curated for a selected group of 15 entrepreneurs as part of the Platinum Members experience at the Mega Campus Summit
Chess as a Framework for Investment Thinking
For Kondratenko, chess is not entertainment, it is a strategic framework for financial decision-making, leadership psychology, and capital allocation. By removing superficial status signals and placing participants in an intellectually neutral environment, chess reveals how individuals approach complexity, risk, and long-term vision.
This philosophy has positioned Chess Arts Club as a unique platform at the intersection of finance, intellect, and global influence.
Looking Ahead: A Global Vision
Looking forward, Katerina Kondratenko is focused on expanding Chess Arts Club beyond Dubai, establishing private chapters across key European financial and business hubs. The long-term vision is to build a global network of private chess-based ecosystems where influential leaders can connect, invest, and collaborate at the highest level.
“Our goal is not scale for attention,” she explains. “It’s scale for impact — creating environments where trust, intelligence, and capital align naturally.”
