From the chessboard to the trading floor

At Optiver, chess is more than a game; it’s a reflection of the strategic, forward-thinking and analytical mindset that drives our success. Through our chess sponsorships and initiatives, we highlight these shared qualities, illustrating how the calculated moves on a chessboard align with the fast-paced decision-making across trading, risk and engineering.

Mastering moves and markets

At Optiver, these qualities don't just overlap with chess, they define how we work. Strategic thinking, analytical rigour, and disciplined decision-making are as central to our trading floors as they are to the board. Through our sponsorships and initiatives, we support a community that embodies these values and we're proud to stand behind the players who demonstrate them at the highest level.

Meet the team

Anish Giri

Since 2016, Optiver has proudly sponsored Anish Giri, grandmaster and four-time Dutch Chess Champion. At the highest level of chess, strong decisions come from reading complex positions, weighing trade-offs and acting with discipline. Those qualities are central to Anish’s game, and they closely align with how we approach markets at Optiver.

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Eline Roebers

Eline Roebers joined Optiver in 2023 as one of the most exciting young talents in Dutch chess, and she hasn't slowed down since. Dutch Women's Champion, International Master, Eline brings the precision, ambition, and analytical sharpness that define the next generation of top-level players. We're proud to back her journey as she takes on the world stage.

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Beyond the board

Insights on chess, strategy, and the minds we're proud to support. From tournament coverage to player profiles, follow Optiver's involvement in the world of chess.

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A glimpse into life in championship chess with Anish Giri

Sponsorships

Ranking among the world's top players for over a decade comes with the pressure to keep winning, and this year proved a challenging start for Anish.

Eline Roebers Shines at the 2024 European Women’s Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship

Sponsorships

As a proud member of the Optiver Chess Team, Eline Roebers continues to make her mark on the international chess stage. Competing in her first major tournament since completing her studies, Eline delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 European Women’s Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship in Monaco.

Mastering the board: Eline Roebers’ triumph post-graduation

Sponsorships

Up until now, International Master, Optiver Chess Team member and rising star Eline Roebers has had to split her attention between chess and high school. Now that she’s graduated, she can fully concentrate on chess—a shift that appears to have significantly enhanced her performance. With a landslide win in Hoogeveen against a highly competitive field, including two former world champions and the 2022 Dutch women’s champion in the Crown Group, she won all three mini-matches, securing the tournament before even reaching the final round. Impressive
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