Welcome to ChessWorld.net! Since 2000, our mission has been to provide a vibrant, friendly, and instructive platform for chess enthusiasts around the world. Here are the people who have built and continue to shape our community.
FIDE CM, British Regional Master, BSc(Hons), MCP
As the founder and lead developer, my passion for chess drives the vision for this server. My goal is to continually implement new features that meet the needs of our players and make ChessWorld a top resource for the entire chess community.
I hope you find this dedicated correspondence chess server both enjoyable and instructive.
Handle: kingscrusher
B.Ed, Designer
I still have lots to learn about this fascinating game. In a world before home computers, it was much more difficult to play if one's immediate circle did not. Today, the internet has made it possible to chat and play with fellow enthusiasts from all over the world.
Having played via email and at clubs like ICC, I am also very interested in teaching chess to young children and bringing a designer's eye to the site.
M.Eng, Technical Consultant
It's great to provide technical input to a site with such a great idea. Helping to build a virtual environment where people can experience chess almost as a way of life has been a true revelation for me.
My knowledge of high-performance data systems has been stretched immeasurably through my involvement, and I am glad to be a part of making ChessWorld a center of excellence for chess.
This site would not be possible without the dedicated volunteers who give up their free time to help and support our members.
Huge thanks to our past and present Site Admin team:
Alkhemyst, Duke of Wellington, AnnieK, Cuppablanca, Earl of Norfolk, Juicy Plums, Majnu, Marquis of Somerset, and Minstrel.
In fond memory of our valued contributors:
Apollo (RIP), Reyn (RIP), Chessnut (RIP), Philip (RIP), and Ramesh (RIP).
A special mention to Ramesh Daryanani (RIP), who created our official "Letsplaychess.com" Android app.
ChessWorld.net has its origins in the strong North London Chess Club, Barnet Chess Club. This gave us access to a number of strong, enthusiastic FIDE-rated players who were very supportive of the site, including Paul Georghiou (FIDE 2250), Alex Ethelontis (FIDE 2150), and Costas Karayannis (2150).
And to all members of ChessWorld: Players, organisers, annotators, and learners—you are a fantastic crowd to work with. Thank you for making the site feel so alive!