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World Chess PLC — Investor Relations & Filings

Ticker · CHSS ISIN · GB00BN70RC41 LEI · 213800BKR3RT23F9DN71 IL Arts, sports and recreation
Filings indexed 133 across all filing types
Latest filing 2026-01-14 Share Issue/Capital Cha…
Country GB United Kingdom
Listing IL CHSS

About World Chess PLC

https://www.worldchess.com/

World Chess PLC is a chess gaming and entertainment company and the official commercial partner of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). The company focuses on developing and commercializing chess for a modern, global audience. Its principal activities include operating the online gaming platform, Chessarena.com, organizing official chess events, and creating chess-related media content. The organization aims to enhance the chess experience for players by integrating competitive play, skill improvement, and entertainment.

Recent filings

Filing Released Lang Actions
Issue of Equity
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 100% confidence The document is an RNS announcement from World Chess PLC regarding the 'Issue of Equity'. It details the subscription of 8,333,333 new ordinary shares, the price per share, the application for admission to trading on the London Stock Exchange, and the resulting total voting rights. This falls squarely under the definition of a share issuance or capital change announcement.
2026-01-14 English
Holding(s) in Company
Major Shareholding Notification Classification · 100% confidence The document is a 'TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings', which is the regulatory standard in the UK for disclosing changes in significant share ownership. It explicitly details the identity of the issuer (World Chess PLC), the person subject to the notification (Ilya Merenzon), and the percentage of voting rights held (42.59%). This fits the definition of a Major Shareholding Notification (MRQ).
2025-11-11 English
Director/PDMR Shareholding
Director's Dealing Classification · 100% confidence The document is a formal notification of a share disposal by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR), specifically the CEO, Ilya Merenzon. It follows the standard regulatory format for reporting insider transactions, including the name of the person, their position, the nature of the transaction (disposal), the price, volume, and the date of the transaction. This aligns perfectly with the definition of a Director's Dealing (DIRS) filing.
2025-11-11 English
Price Of The Game: The World Chess Revolution
Regulatory Filings Classification · 100% confidence The document is a press release distributed via the RNS (Regulatory News Service) platform. It announces the latest episode of a television series ('The World Chess Show') produced by World Chess PLC. It does not contain financial results, regulatory filings, or corporate governance disclosures, but rather serves as a general corporate announcement regarding media and marketing activities. As it does not fit into specific categories like earnings or M&A, it is classified as a general regulatory filing/announcement.
2025-11-11 English
Issue of Equity
Share Issue/Capital Change Classification · 100% confidence The document is an announcement from World Chess PLC regarding the issuance of 14,285,714 new ordinary shares to an existing shareholder. This constitutes a capital change and the issuance of new equity. According to the provided definitions, 'Share Issue/Capital Change' (SHA) is the correct category for announcements regarding new share issues.
2025-10-24 English
Two-Year Partnership with Algorand Foundation Ltd.
Regulatory Filings Classification · 100% confidence The document is a press release distributed via the Regulatory News Service (RNS) regarding a new commercial partnership between World Chess PLC and the Algorand Foundation. It details the financial terms and strategic goals of the partnership. Since it is a corporate announcement regarding business operations and does not fit into specific categories like M&A, dividends, or financial reports, it falls under the general regulatory filing category.
2025-10-20 English

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