Chess & Mess: A Private Game of Capital
Move the Game — a private series of cultural and capital gatherings.
Welcome to a side event that doesn’t feel like one in the heart of Istanbul — where continents collide — a single chessboard stands between two ideologies. This is not a tournament. This is strategic theatre.
The board is set. The pieces are moving. But this game is bigger than 64 squares.
White plays for ecology, longevity, and regenerative returns. Black plays for extraction, indifference, and short-term alpha.
And around the board — the real alignment happens. VCs, angels, and selected projects — in one room, by design.
What happens inside
🥂 A private rooftop — Bosporus views, no press, no noise.
♟️ One live game — Impact vs Extraction.
🧠 Audience influence — key moves shaped by the room.
🌿 Sustainability by design – zero-waste catering, upcycled decor, no plastic.
Why attend:
Where capital meets execution.
Funds meet founders.
Angels meet conviction.
Projects meet the right partners — not the loudest ones.
No panels. No staged networking. Only direct conversations that move things forward.
You’re not here to collect contacts. You’re here to meet the ones that matter.
📍 Istanbul — location shared upon approval
⏰ 2 June, 19:00 — 23:00 (game begins at 20:00)
🥂 Dress code — sharp. dark or white.
🎟 By invitation only