31 May
2024
World Chess
Plc
("World
Chess" or the "Company")
World Chess launches new and
revamped interface for FIDE Online Arena
World Chess plc (LSE: CHSS), a
leading chess organisation committed to enhancing the global mass
market appeal of chess by introducing a variety of innovative
chess-related activities, is happy to unveil the latest upgrade to
FIDE Online Arena (the "Arena").
World Chess is the exclusive operator of the FIDE Online Arena, a
chess platform which allows paid members to receive an online
rating recognised by FIDE, the international chess federation and
world governing body recognised by the International Olympic
Committee. Following significant investment in the platform and the
subsequent launch of Arena 2.0 in October 2023, the Company is
excited to announce the launch of the Arena's all-new
interface.
Key new features include the ability to start playing a game of
chess with one click, meaning interested users don't have to
register and rather can simply click and play, encouraging
first-time players to the platform. Users can now also start
multiple games in different time controls allowing players to find
a relevant opponent faster whilst any chosen settings will now be
remembered by the platform and saved for the next time you log in,
allowing for a more personalised experience.
At chessarena.com, existing and new
users will experience a new design and style to fit with the
recognisable World Chess branding as well as entry to
masterclasses, easily accessible from the homepage. World Chess
expects these updates to encourage new players to join the 740,000
current registered users and to drive additional subscribers with
an annual subscription price of €49.
Ilya Merenzon, Chief Executive Officer of World Chess,
said: "We are improving the chessarena.com every week, and happy to
bring new features and user interface improvements that will help
our users discover and enjoy chess.
"We are always learning from our customers, and will continue
releasing exciting new features. As we see the continued
growth of users, with an increase of 40% since IPO, we encourage
you to check out the new Arena interface and join our growing
community."
For more information,
please visit https://worldchess.com/investors or
contact:
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World Chess
Ilya Merenzon, CEO
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Adviser
David Coffman / George
Duxberry
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Allenby Capital Limited - Broker
Joscelin Pinnington / Tony Quirke
(Sales)
John Depasquale / Lauren Wright
(Corporate Finance)
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+44 (0) 20 3328
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Yellow Jersey PR
Charles Goodwin
Annabelle Wills
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Notes to Editors
About World Chess Plc
World Chess (LSE: CHSS) is a
London-based chess gaming and entertainment company and Fédération
Internationale des Échecs ('FIDE') official commercial partner.
World Chess organised the FIDE Championship Matches in the USA, and
the UK, and revolutionised the sport by signing the biggest media
partnerships in history. World Chess develops Armageddon, the chess
league for prime-time television. World Chess also runs FIDE Online
Arena, the exclusive official chess gaming platform. More at
worldchess.com.