World Chess PLC Launch of Women's Online Tournament Series (5222A)
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World Chess PLC
23 January 2024
23 January 2024
World Chess Plc
("World Chess" or the "Company")
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" (the "Series"), in
partnership with the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
This new weekly event is dedicated to elevating women's
participation in the sport and will be hosted on the FIDE Online
Arena platform ( chessarena.com ) as the Company strives to empower
women within the chess community. The Series will leverage
proprietary technology to ensure fair play and global participation
on the FIDE Online Arena using World Chess' Night Watch Fair Play
Suite, technology which will analyse games, with players required
to join a monitored Zoom meeting during games.
World Chess and FIDE hope the Series will offer all titled women
chess players the chance to challenge stereotypes, inspire future
generations, and demonstrate their strategic prowess on a global
stage. As FIDE celebrates its 100(th) anniversary it marks this
milestone by reinforcing its commitment to promoting gender
diversity through chess.
The tournaments in the Series will take place on the FIDE Online
Arena every Wednesday, at 17:00 CET, starting on Wednesday, 31
January 2024, and is open to all women who hold FIDE or Arena
titles. Prizes totalling USD $1,000 per tournament will be awarded,
with a potential prize fund of USD $100,000.
Ilya Merenzon, Chief Executive Officer of World Chess said : "As
we launch the Women's Wednesday Online Tournament Series, we're not
just setting up chess boards; we're building a community. This
innovation goes beyond the sport. It's about giving a voice and a
stage to women in chess, encouraging them to showcase not only
their strategic acumen but also their personalities and stories
through streaming.
"I hope that every move will inspire someone watching. I am also
looking forward to working with female athletes to collectively
enhance chessarena.com, making it their preferred permanent home
for online chess."
Dana Reizniece-Ozola, FIDE Managing Director, stated: "The
Women's Wednesday Online Tournament Series marks a significant
milestone in FIDE's ongoing commitment to gender equality in chess.
This series isn't just about playing a game; it's about empowering
women to take centre stage in an arena they have long been a part
of.
"We encourage participants to stream their games, showcasing not
just their chess skills but also their unique personalities and
perspectives. This is more than a tournament - it's a movement
towards a more inclusive and dynamic chess community."
For more information, please visit https://worldchess.com/investors or contact:
World Chess Via Yellow Jersey PR
Ilya Merenzon, CEO
Novum Securities Limited
David Coffman / George Duxberry +44 (0) 20 7399 9400
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 organized the
FIDE Championship Matches in the USA, and the UK, and
revolutionized 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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