AMA - CEO of Take Take Take - Mats André Kristiansen
Hey r/chess!
I’m Mats, co-founder and CEO of Take Take Take. Today we launched something really big, and I think it’s a good opportunity to interact with the community. To shed some light on our ups and downs the past three years, and what we have learned as a new chess startup.
The short version: Today we have launched a full play zone in collaboration with Lichess. The app is packed with new social features like Challenges, Clubs, and a Strava-like Feed where you can follow your friends, your favorite creators, and the pros. It also offers a game review and a "You" tab where you can find insights on your chess journey and improvement tips to hit your rating goals. It’s mobile-only for now, but we will launch a full web experience in less than a month.
As many of you know, Take Take Take was co-founded by Magnus Carlsen. He is under a strict exclusivity deal with Chesscom, and because of that - can't promote the company publicly until it expires.
Assios, a long-time Lichess contributor and a witness to the famous Magnus shirt rip (on the left), is here to help me answer technical questions. Ask us anything!