Author and CEO
Azad Heydarov
“Living Chess merges the strategic depth of chess with the immersive power of theater. This project transforms a traditional game into an interactive experience, promoting collective participation and innovative cultural engagement. It’s a step towards redefining strategic thinking and collaborative creativity.”
CTO and Co-Founder
Fira Aslanova
“For me, Living Chess represents the fusion of cutting-edge technology and artistic expression. As CTO, I am passionate about developing the digital platform that brings this unique experience to life and create seamless, interactive systems that enhance strategic gameplay and theatrical performance.”
Chief Communications Officer
Oksana Duma
“As a CCO, I love The Living Chess for so many reasons. It brings families together, unites friends, and helps people make new connections. By blending online and offline activities, it turns a solo game into a shared, emotional experience for everyone.“
PhD Researcher in R&D Team
Shabnam Mammadova
“Living Chess is a groundbreaking project that allows players to explore their unconscious minds through archetypal roles. We aim to foster self-discovery and social interaction by integrating Jungian archetypes into the game. This project enriches my research and promotes collective gameplay and cultural understanding.”
Chief Innovation Officer in R&D Team
Orkhan Imanov
“Living chess is a collective experience different from traditional chess. While playing, players examine their unconsciousness, desires, and hidden fantasies. Thus, living chess is not just a game but rather a game that focuses on players’ personalities connected with Jungian archetypes. Briefly, living chess aims to redesign the world through collective gameplay!”
System architect and VR Lead
Asmar Khalilli
“As a Systems Architect, I design scalable systems to support seamless gameplay. Looking ahead, I am excited about our plans to integrate virtual reality, which will eventually allow players to immerse themselves even deeper into the strategic and narrative elements of the game.”
Cinema Adaptation Lead
Faruk Bagkesen
“Living Chess offers a fascinating blend of strategy and narrative that is ripe for cinematic exploration. As the lead for the project’s cinema adaptation, I am excited to translate this unique experience into a compelling film format. This project allows us to push the boundaries of storytelling by merging the analytical depth of chess with the emotional and visual richness of cinema.”
Reality Show Adaptation Lead
Leo Yigit Ekiz
“Living Chess transforms the strategic elegance of chess into an engaging reality show format. As the lead for the reality show adaptation, I am thrilled to bring the intensity, drama, and strategic depth of this unique project to a wider audience. This adaptation will showcase the dynamic interplay of strategy and human emotion, making chess a captivating experience for viewers everywhere.”