Our vision at Take Take Take is to elevate chess to the same level of engagement as other major global sports by creating a much more rewarding fan experience.
We aim to demystify chess and make it more accessible to everyone. Through our unique platform, we intend to bring an exciting combination of games, content, analysis, and more, to greatly increase the entertainment value of watching chess.
We have raised a total of $3M from some of the world´s most incredible investors, including Snö Ventures, Coatue, Jim Breyer, Yuri Milner, and Peter Thiel.
The company was founded in April 2023 by 17x World Chess Champion, Magnus Carlsen, and was originally named Fantasy Chess. The idea was to create a fantasy game that enhanced the fan experience and ultimately making chess more fun to watch. Later we broadened our scope to doing a lot more within the space, and rebranded to Take Take Take. In November 2023, Mats André Kristiansen joined as CEO, and the team has grown rapidly since. Mats André has previously co-founded Scandinavia’s biggest online grocery retailer, Oda, Norway´s first-ever startup unicorn.
We are moving at a really fast pace and have lots of exciting plans for the future. If you want to join us on this mission of making chess a global spectator sport — we would love to hear from you!
Chess is widely regarded as one of the most universal games. It´s essential for us to be accessible in multiple languages and time zones, catering to various demographics to serve the entire chess community. Currently, we have a small office in Oslo, but we are building a company with a culture that can hire and work with anyone, anywhere. Our team expands beyond Oslo to Stavanger, and we also have close partners and advisors in the US.
Nearly a billion people worldwide play chess, yet most chess products and content seem to target the more advanced players. This approach overlooks the largest demographic: those who may only have a basic understanding of the rules but are nonetheless intrigued and excited by the game. The appeal of chess comes from its players, the importance of each game, and the lasting interest in a game that, even with its 1,500-year history and basic set of 32 wooden pieces, is still exciting to play and watch.
Take Take Take is the ultimate app for following chess in an easy, understandable, and engaging way. Here’s what you can expect from it:
We´re not hiring right now, but stay connected.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! While we´re not actively recruiting at the moment, we´re always on the lookout for passionate and talented individuals who share our vision. As a fast-growing startup, opportunities can arise at any time, and we encourage you to keep an eye out for updates. In the meantime, feel free to share your resume and a bit about yourself with us at hello@fantasychess.app. We´ll reach out if something aligns with your skills and aspirations.