Online Chess Features – Guest vs Full Member
ChessWorld offers two distinct membership tiers. This guide compares the features available to Guest and Full Members, detailing the benefits of upgrading—such as unlimited games and advanced analysis tools—so you can choose the option that best fits your needs.
Guest vs Full Member Feature Comparison
| Feature | Guest Members | Full Members |
|---|---|---|
| E-mail Invites to friends | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Unrated games | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Login direct to Play page | No | Yes |
| Holiday Timeout protection | 14 days | 35 days |
| Unlimited Invites to other Members | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited All-play-All Tournaments | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited KO Tournaments | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Pyramid games | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Simul play | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Rated games | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited All-play-All, KO, Simul creation | - | Unlimited |
| Unlimited Access to Analyse, Play-through, Notepads | - | Unlimited |
| Joining Teams directly | - | Up to 10 Teams |
| Conditional If-then moves | - | Multiple rows |
| All My Stuff… My move options persist across logins | - | Yes |
* Occasionally, promotional campaigns extend access for Guests. Full Members are eligible for our Loyalty bonus when renewing their subscription.
Standard Features for All Members
Both Guest and Full Members have access to many core features:
- World Cup League Table & Top 100 Rated Players
- Country Player Statistics, Tournament Norm Holders
- HelpDesk & FAQ support
- No banners or adverts
- Masters Collection access
- Customisable email notifications and homepage
- Annotated Games, BookFinder, Chess Glossary, Chess Videos
- Forum access and messaging
- Every move validated with opponent statistics
Full Member Exclusive Features
Upgrading to Full Membership unlocks additional benefits across Games, Tournaments, Teams, Learning, Community, and the Playing Page.
Feature categories
Browse what Full Membership unlocks across the main areas below.
Games
- Unlimited game invites and moves per day
- Advanced analyse board and notepad
- Detailed game and opponent search
- Conditional If-Then moves and Play like the Masters
Tournaments
- Standard, Knockout, Pyramid, Simul, and Site-wide events
- Create your own tournaments
- Track crosstables and tournament norms
Teams
- Join and captain teams
- Compete in leagues
- Team homepage creation
Learning
- Export games in PGN, by opening, or statistics
- Request game annotations
- Access detailed rating info
- Contribute to opening forums
Community
- Create forum topics, polls, and clubs
- Post photos, puzzles, and goodies
- See referrer rankings and performance stats
Playing Page
- Customise interface and board styles
- Opponent on board indicator
- Move preview and play-through tools
👉 Want the full ChessWorld experience? Register free today and consider upgrading to Full Membership to unlock everything.