WELCOME TO WORLD CHESS LIVE

Welcome to World Chess Live (WCL), a new family-friendly online chess service. We provide an online chess community for novice, intermediate, and recreational chess players. By purchasing a subscription to World Chess Live you gain access to tools, video content, and training materials. Have fun playing against other online players and learning about the game of chess. Click the SIGN UP button below to get started or just download the free software and register from there.

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.

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. Even without a subscription, you can play offline against "the computer".  For those unable to download or run Windows software, we also offer a simplified interface named Sonia, which runs under Mac OS X, Linux, or directly from a browser.

1) Download the Latest "Dasher" Software (7 MB)
Version 1.5.4 has been released. If you experience a problem with the new version, you can re-install the previous version here.

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

3) Run Dasher, select "Play against other people", and then "Register" to join World Chess Live.

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 now! Dasher Software Benefits Non-Members: Play against "the Computer" for free. Challenge 14 "Computer" Players at varying skill levels. Save your games and track your skill ratings. Analyze your own games or others. Extensively customize the board, pieces, and play options. Members: Play chess against anyone within the growing WCL online community. Build your own friends list and public profile. Participate in frequent tournaments, some with major prizes. Chat with others individually or in public discussions. Receive broadcasts of major chess events from around the globe. Learn to improve your game from the masters.