Our Story
In 2023, our founder Alex was frustrated with the superficiality of modern dating apps. After meeting his wife at a local chess tournament, he realized that the best relationships often start with intellectual connection and shared passions.
Traditional dating apps focus on appearance and location, but Alex noticed something different about chess players: they valued strategy, patience, and deep thinking. These same qualities that make great chess players also make amazing life partners.
ChessDate was born from a simple idea: what if we could help intellectual minds find love through the game they're passionate about? Instead of superficial swipes, we created a platform where every interaction starts with strategy, respect, and meaningful conversation.
Today, we're proud to have helped over 2,000 couples find lasting love, with an 89% success rate that speaks to the power of connecting minds before hearts.
Founded
Started with a simple idea and a chess board
Active Users
Growing community of chess lovers
Success Rate
Members find meaningful connections
Our Values
These principles guide everything we do, from product decisions to community management
Intellectual Connection
We believe the best relationships start with minds that challenge and inspire each other.
Safety First
Every member is verified, and our community guidelines ensure a respectful environment.
Chess Excellence
From beginners to grandmasters, we celebrate chess at every level and use it to bring people together.
Authentic Love
No superficial swiping. We focus on building real connections based on shared interests and values.
Community Driven
Our features are built based on feedback from real couples who found love on ChessDate.
Continuous Innovation
We're constantly improving our platform to create better experiences and stronger connections.
Meet Our Team
Chess players, developers, and hopeless romantics working to help you find love
Alex Rodriguez
Founder & CEO
Former dating app product manager who met his wife at a chess tournament. Frustrated with superficial dating apps, Alex founded ChessDate to help intellectual minds find meaningful connections.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Head of Algorithm & Matching
PhD in Computer Science with expertise in machine learning and behavioral psychology. Sarah designs our matching algorithms to find compatibility beyond just chess skills.
Marcus Thompson
Head of Community & Safety
International Chess Master and former tournament director. Marcus ensures ChessDate remains a safe, welcoming space for chess lovers of all skill levels.
Emma Nakamura
Head of Product Design
UX designer with a passion for creating beautiful, intuitive experiences. Emma met her partner through ChessDate and designs every feature with love and empathy.
Our Mission
"To create a world where intelligent minds find lasting love through shared passion, strategic thinking, and genuine connection - one chess game at a time."
We're not just another dating app. We're a community of chess lovers who believe that the best relationships are built on intellectual compatibility, mutual respect, and shared interests that go deeper than surface level attraction.
Want to Join Our Story?
We're always looking for talented chess lovers to join our team. If you're passionate about helping people find meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you.
Remote-friendly • Chess lovers welcome • Competitive benefits