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RNS Number : 1617X  World Chess PLC  19 July 2024

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19 July 2024

World Chess Plc

("World Chess" or the "Company")

World Chess Celebrates International Chess Day

 

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 thrilled to join the grand
celebration of International Chess Day. In collaboration with the
International Chess Federation (FIDE) and the iconic World Chess Club Berlin,
World Chess is set to participate in the FIDE 100 Guinness World Records
initiative, marking a historic day for chess enthusiasts worldwide.

 

Celebrating the Global Chess Community

 

International Chess Day, celebrated annually on July 20th, commemorates the
founding of FIDE in 1924. This day not only honours the game's rich history
but also highlights its universal appeal and enduring significance. Currently,
chess has over 600 million active players and is growing.

 

Join the Record-Breaking Event

 

As part of the FIDE 100 Guinness World Records initiative, World Chess invites
chess players of all levels to join in an attempt to break the record for the
most chess games played in 24 hours. FIDE Online Arena (chessarena.com
(https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fchessarena.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbessie%40yellowjerseypr.com%7C01d8d56a32fe499f14ce08dca80563ec%7Cc7fee44edc6a4490a4ea0667cc994b7d%7C0%7C0%7C638569988318961919%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SFTLOpbrc6XqoQb%2FJ%2BSDWS06ZCmRrre2RPdNOrSejME%3D&reserved=0)
), the official platform operated by World Chess where players can compete for
FIDE-recognized online titles and ratings, will host a non-stop 24-hour
marathon
(https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchessarena.com%2Ftournaments%2Ficd-24&data=05%7C02%7Cbessie%40yellowjerseypr.com%7C01d8d56a32fe499f14ce08dca80563ec%7Cc7fee44edc6a4490a4ea0667cc994b7d%7C0%7C0%7C638569988318976655%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=p8aJEfu%2Fq9S11FSq%2FaebWjXOyHosORihW0v2A26xYkQ%3D&reserved=0)
. The World Chess Club Berlin will also host live events, blending the
excitement of in-person play with the global online challenge.

 

Exclusive Chess Day Offer

 

In celebration of International Chess Day, World Chess PLC is offering a
special 40% discount on the annual Pro subscription on the FIDE Online Arena,
which gives access to the platform's premium features, and a 15% discount on
all orders over $39 at the World Chess Shop. The World Chess Shop is renowned
for its official Championship Chess Set, designed by Pentagram and used in
World Chess Championship matches since 2013.

For more information, please visit https://worldchess.com/investors or
contact:

 

 World Chess                                           Via Yellow Jersey PR

 Ilya Merenzon, CEO

 Novum Securities Limited -  Financial Adviser         +44 (0) 20 7399 9400

 David Coffman / George Duxberry
 Allenby Capital Limited  - Broker                     +44 (0) 20 3328 5656

 Joscelin Pinnington / Tony Quirke (Sales)

 John Depasquale / Lauren Wright (Corporate Finance)

 Yellow Jersey PR

 Charles Goodwin                                       +44 (0) 774 778 8221

 Annabelle Wills                                       +44 (0) 777 519 4357

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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