Jobs & Staffing

📌 Post or Find a Chess Job – Safely and Transparently

Looking to hire or get hired in the chess world? This is your space!

✅ You can post:

• Job offers (e.g. tournament arbiters, school club coaches, organizers).
• Freelance gigs (e.g. content creators, chess streamers, puzzle creators).
• Applications or availability as a chess worker.

⚠️ Guidelines:

• Be clear and honest in job descriptions or applications.
• No payment should be made before verifying the offer.
• Mention location, duration, pay (if possible), and requirements.

🚫 Not allowed:

• Fake or scam job listings.
• Asking for sensitive documents publicly (e.g. ID, contracts).
• Discrimination of any kind.

Cyprus Chess Journal does not mediate or guarantee any employment agreement. Always do your own checks. Report suspicious posts.

Vacancy: Chess Coach in Paphos

Position: Chess Coach
Location: Paphos, Cyprus
Employer: Marina Cherkasova Chess Academy

Details:

• Official employment, working with children
• Knowledge of Russian and English required; Greek is an advantage
• Ability to play chess and a desire to work with children are essential
• Coaching experience is a plus
• Lesson plans and methodology provided
• Salary by agreement

Contact:

• info@mcchessacademy.com
• mcchessacademy.com

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💼 External Opportunity – Lead Developer @ ChessBase

ChessBase, one of the world’s most iconic chess software companies, is looking for a Lead Developer to help shape the future of its platform.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to one of the most widely used tools in modern chess — and to help reimagine its design, features, and user experience.

“We are looking for a new lead developer to help us realize this vision.”
— ChessBase Official Post

👉 Click here to read the full job announcement and apply

We’re simply sharing this opportunity with our community — all applications and inquiries should be directed to ChessBase through their official post.