REG - World Chess PLC - Board Changes

World ChessAnnouncement

12/02/2026 14:00

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RNS Number : 8217S  World Chess PLC  12 February 2026

 

World Chess Plc

("World Chess" or the "Company" or the "Group")

Board Changes

World Chess (LSE: CHSS), a leading chess organisation that develops and
operates worldchess.com, the official online gaming platform of the
International Chess Federation (FIDE), announces that Neil Rafferty has
resigned from the Board of Directors, effective from 11 May 2026.

Mr Rafferty has given three months' notice in accordance with his contractual
obligations and will continue to fulfil his duties as Interim Chair and
Director until 11 May 2026, or until a new Chairman is appointed, whichever
occurs first.

Statement by the Board

The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Neil for his valuable
contribution and dedicated service to World Chess since the Company's IPO.
Neil has played an important role during a significant period in the Company's
development, and his insights and commitment have been greatly appreciated.

The Board thanks Neil for his service and wish him every success in his future
endeavours.

Chairman Succession

The Company has commenced a formal process to appoint a new Chair at the
earliest opportunity.

This announcement contains information which, prior to its disclosure, was
inside information as stipulated under Regulation 11 of the Market Abuse
(Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019/310 (as amended).

For more information, visit: www.worldchess.com (http://www.worldchess.com/)
or contact:

 

 

 World Chess                                merenzon@worldchess.com (mailto:merenzon@worldchess.com)

 Ilya Merenzon, CEO

 AlbR Capital Limited - Financial Adviser  +44 (0) 20 7469 0930

 David Coffman / Dan Harris

 

Notes to Editors

About World Chess Plc

World Chess (LSE: CHSS) is a leading chess organisation that develops and
operates worldchess.com, a subscription platform with over one million users
and the official online platform of the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
The Company organized several World Chess Championships, including in New
York and London. It organises the Armageddon Series and produces The World
Chess Show, distributed across more than 50 international markets. More at
worldchess.com.

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