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WELCOME TO WORLD CHESS LIVE


 

Welcome to World Chess Live (WCL), a new family-friendly online chess service. The goal of this site is to create an online chess community for novice, intermediate, and recreational chess players.

By purchasing a subscription to World Chess Live you gain access to WCL tools, video content, and training materials. Have fun playing against other online players and learning about the game of chess.

Try WCL for just $4.99!

 

Click the SIGN UP button below to get started or just download the free software and register from there.

 

 



bu Special Benefits for USCF Members

Members of the U.S. Chess Federation are welcome to a number of unique benefits on World Chess Live, including a free introductory membership, the ability to play USCF quick-rated games online, and much more!  Check out the USCF member page for further details.


bu World Chess Live Software

Dasher is a Windows program for connecting and playing with other members of the World Chess Live community. You can download and use it for free. Without a subscription you can play offline against "the computer".

1) Download the Latest "Dasher" Software (7 MB)

2) Run the downloaded file. This will install it on your computer.

Dasher
Dasher

Check out Dasher, World Chess Live's new chess-playing software. It's what you use to play and chat on WCL, but it can also play chess with you on your own computer without connecting. The best part is, it's totally free, whether you join WCL now or not. Download today!

Dasher Software Benefits
Non-Members:

  1. Play against "the Computer" for free.
  2. Challenge 14 "Computer" Players at varying skill levels.
  3. Save your games and track your skill ratings.
  4. Analyze your own games or others.
  5. Extensively customize the board, pieces, and play options.

Members:

  1. Play chess against anyone within the growing WCL online community.
  2. Build your own friends list and public profile.
  3. Participate in frequent tournaments, some with major prizes.
  4. Chat with others individually or in public discussions.
  5. Receive broadcasts of major chess events from around the globe.
  6. Learn to improve your game from the masters.


bu Transfer your account to World Chess Live!

For all former WCN or Chess Live members who have not yet transferred their accounts to World Chess Live, now is the time to do so as we continue to expand & grow! If you still have paid time left from the old service, you'll keep it and even get some extra free time as our welcome gift. Even if your account was expired, as long as it was still active, you'll be able to transfer it and get at least a free month. The "migration" transfers your old ratings and other information. You may even be able to keep your old username and password.

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To migrate your old account, just click on the logo above for your old service. Go through the brief registration process, download the new software, and you'll be ready to go. If you have any trouble migrating, please contact us immediately or download the software first and use the Online Help button.

Note that if you want to take advantage of the Grand Opening Half-Price Special, you should migrate your old account first.

Hurry- your friends are waiting for you!



 

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