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29  mars     09h12
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 to feature the Iconic World Chess Sets
   The Iconic World Chess Sets will be used at the FIDE Candidates Tournament and the Championship Match; FIDE Continues Collaboration with World Chess on the Chess Sets for . Toronto, March The tradition that has lasted since continues as the major FIDE events, including the...
07  mars     11h14
Survey: Majority of Elite Female Chess Players Believe a Woman Will Be World Chess Champion
   A recent survey conducted by World Chess among participants of the Swiss Queens Wednesdays, an elite online chess tournament series, has revealed a significant shift in perceptions among female chess players regarding gender barriers in the sport. A remarkable of respondents expressed...
27  février     07h44
World Chess Announces Strategic Updates and Celebrates Chess History with Special Edition Sets
   World Chess plc LSE:CHSS , a prominent chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative chess related activities, is pleased to provide updates on strategic developments, including the appointment of a Chief Marketing Officer,...
23  janvier     09h00
Launch of Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series
   World Chess plc LSE: CHSS , a prominent chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative chess related activities, is pleased to announce the launch of Women’s Wednesday Online Tournament Series, Swiss Queens Wednesday, in...
22  janvier     09h18
FY 2023 Operational Update
   World Chess plc LSE: CHSS , a prominent chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative chess related activities, is pleased to present an update on its developments for the full year . Photos: World Chess...
11  décembre     08h34
Rise of online chess platforms sees a 41% decline in UK chess club membership
   The UK government’s proposed million investment in chess is coming at the right time according to a YouGov poll, conducted in association with World Chess and it.com Domains, which shows an extensive decline in chess club memberships. Only of those who continue to play either regularly or...
20  novembre     09h11
Only 3% of Germans know the name of the current world champion
   A recent survey, conducted by YouGov and World Chess, examining the popularity of chess, found that only of Germans could correctly identify the current Chess World Champion. Despite an estimated million regular and casual players in Germany, the survey showed that only of those...
30  octobre     09h52
World Chess Unveils the First-Ever Chess Map: A Geographical Masterpiece
   World Chess is delighted to announce the release of the first ever chess map of the world that blends the intricate worlds of chess and geography. This unique cartographic creation, where continents and places are crafted from chess openings with geographical names, promises to be a collector’s...
21  septembre     12h32
Duda Triumphs in 2023 Armageddon Championship Series: A Game-Changer for Chess
   Grandmaster from Poland Jan Krzysztof Duda emerged victorious in the thrilling Armageddon Championship Series, clinching a remarkable , prize. Wesley So secured the runner up position with a commendable , prize. This championship marks a significant milestone in the world of chess,...
14  septembre     10h26
The most innovative chess event is back: The Armageddon Series Grand Finale begins today
   The Armageddon Championship Series , a chess tournament designed for live TV broadcast, returns for its thrilling final stage. From September to September , top tier chess players, including Wesley So, Sam Shankland, Gukesh D, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Bibisara Assaubayeva, Humpy Koneru,...
23  août     09h28
Armageddon Championship Finale to Start In Berlin
   The Armageddon Championship Series Finale is set to start in Berlin, Germany. An eventful year of chess rounds up with the most exciting format of them all Armageddon. Taking place from September th to th, this high stakes series will be broadcast across a network of international...
18  août     16h00
World Chess Statement on Transgender Rights and Inclusivity in Chess
   At World Chess, we believe in the power of chess to unite people across diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and identities. The recent policy introduced by FIDE concerning transgender players has sparked important conversations within the chess community, and we feel compelled to share our stance on this...
30  juin     06h15
World Chess announces 3-year partnership with ITcom Domains
   World Chess plc LSE: CHSS , a leading chess organisation seeking to promote the mass market appeal of chess globally through the offering of different chess related activities, is pleased to announce that it has signed a three year partnership agreement the Agreement with ITcom Domains LTD ...
19  juin     17h27
Rapport Wins the Armageddon Series: Europe & Africa
   GM Richard Rapport emerged victorious in the Armageddon Championship Series, dominating the world’s top players and winning the Europe Africa qualifier. This victory secured his spot in the Grand Finale in September, where he will be joined by the tournament’s runner up, GM Jan Krzysztof Duda....
31  mai     15h46
World Chess’ Armageddon Series announces Europe and Africa Week
   World Chess Plc LSE: CHSS , a leading chess organisation seeking to promote the mass market appeal of chess globally through the commercial offering of different chess related activities, continues its Armageddon Championship Series with Europe and Africa week. Kickstarting on June , the high...
22  mai     07h22
Official opening of World Chess Club Berlin
   World Chess Plc LSE: CHSS , a leading chess organisation seeking to promote the mass market appeal of chess globally through the commercial offering of different chess related activities, is pleased to announce that World Chess Club Berlin the Club has now officially opened. Visitors to the...
14  mai     18h51
Bibisara Assaubayeva steamrolls her way to the Armageddon Grand Finale
   In Berlin, Germany, on May , , the Armageddon Championship Series witnessed a victory by year old Bibisara Assaubayeva from Kazakhstan, who bulldozed over the world champions to win the Women’s Week. This victory secured her a place in the Grand Finale in September, alongside the...
03  mai     07h08
The Armageddon Series: Women’s Week to launch in Berlin beginning May 8
   World Chess LSE: CHSS continues its Armageddon Championship Series with the Women’s Week, featuring eight of the world’s top female chess players in a high stakes tournament to be held in Berlin from May to May , . This seven day event promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill,...
01  mai     09h24
Ding Liren Is World Champion
   World Chess team joins the chess world in congratulating Ding Liren on becoming the th World Chess Champion. It was a pleasure to be a part of your chess journey Photos: World Chess
27  avril     11h50
World Chess Lists on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange
   World Chess Plc, a company that reinvents chess for st century users, is listed on London Stock Exchange’s main market under the ticker symbol CHSS’. That was the closest to CHESS as we could get given that ticker symbols have only four letters,’ said Ilya Merenzon, World Chess CEO. We...