World Chess: Play Online

World Chess: Play Online

Official FIDE rating & titles

92 ratings
151 reviews
Free
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Released
April 28, 2021
Updated
October 4, 2026

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Engage in online chess matches with players worldwide or practice offline against AI. Customize your game, solve puzzles, and compete for official FIDE ratings and titles. Offers both free and subscription-based play.

✓Official FIDE recognition
✓Global multiplayer matches
✓AI training and offline mode
✓Customizable boards and pieces
✓Official FIDE rating and titles
✓Puzzle challenges
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What's New in World Chess

2.35.0

October 4, 2026

What’s New in v2.35.0 • Smarter Coach commentary — helpful hints as you play • Refreshed Analysis • New home banners — quick access to Coach, Puzzles, and your subscription Plus a batch of bug fixes. Thanks for playing with us — see you on the board!

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Premium account

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$22.991 Year
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User reviews

World’s game…more like World’s Shame

I dont know why. I am 1600, I got afm title, im trying to get AIM, but the stupid algorithm is trying my best to stop me. It always makes me face 1300s. Why???? I kept on winning getting 3-4 points every win. One game, I LOST, due to NEWTWORK issues and guess what, I lose 17 points. Wth is this system. 5 wins gone in 1 loss. Can’t believe this idiotic app doesn’t even have enough people that they can do skill based matchmaking.
Secondly, the UI. Trasher than ever. The board choices are horrible and the pieces don’t even move at times, repeatedly after clicking (not a phone nor network problem). Lost so many games on time because if this. Fix your game. Paid money for this you scammers.. And don’t dare reply with some nonsense.
Btw those reading this thinking I am a karen, im not, this app is genuinely that frustrating.
Chess.com or lichess clearly better than this trash.
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A bit slow

Love it but I was completely Winning with 30 seconds left but the premove still wasted 2-3 seconds

Invasive ads makes this app no fun at all

Invasive ads makes this app no fun at all

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So bad.

For the governing body of chess you’d think they could have better funding for servers, I mean LICHESS does it for free. The amount of times I lost games with a 15 second lead to mysteriously hitting 0 on the timer after a move has been infuriating, all the while in other games my opponents take more than 3 minutes to start the game on a timed 30 minute start.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Unable to make moves during games

Bug

Incorrect time tracking and game results

Bug

Crashes on login and during gameplay

Bug

Corrupted PGN file downloads

Bug

Inconsistent rating updates

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add chat functionality

Feature

Implement game analysis tools

Feature

Improve opponent matching filters

Feature

Allow customization of board/pieces

Feature

Provide more detailed player profiles

Feature

FAQ

What is World Chess: Official FIDE?

World Chess: Official FIDE is the official online chess platform recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). It allows players to compete against others globally, practice with AI, solve puzzles, and earn official FIDE ratings and titles.

Can I play chess for free on this app?

Yes, you can play chess for free. The app offers free quick matches, instant matches with no login required, AI training, and offline play. A PRO subscription is available for an official online rating and to earn prestigious titles.

What are the key features of the PRO subscription?

The PRO subscription grants you a FIDE ID, allowing you to participate in competitive bullet, blitz, or rapid games for an official FIDE rating. It also enables you to connect with a community of titled players and potentially earn official online titles recognized by FIDE.

Is this app available on different devices?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, official FIDE chess platforms are typically designed for broad accessibility. Users can generally expect it to be available on major mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.

How can I improve my chess skills with this app?

You can improve your chess skills through various features. Engage in quick matches to refine your rating, practice against AI bots that match your level, solve puzzles to enhance tactical awareness, and compete in rated games to gain experience against diverse opponents.