ChessWorld.net - Play Online Chess
ChessWorld.net, founded in 2000, is an online chess site. Play relaxed, friendly correspondence-style chess — with online daily, turn-based games — at your own pace.
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About The Team

Welcome to ChessWorld.net! Since 2000, our mission has been to provide a vibrant, friendly, and instructive platform for chess enthusiasts around the world.

The Core Team

Meet the dedicated team responsible for building and maintaining the ChessWorld community.

Tryfon Gavriel

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.

Handle: kingscrusher

Jan

B.Ed, Designer

I still have lots to learn about this fascinating game. In a world before home computers, it was difficult to play if your circle did not. Today, the internet makes it possible to play with enthusiasts globally.

I am also very interested in teaching chess to young children and bringing a designer's eye to the site.

Nick Gavriel

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 revelation.

My knowledge of high-performance data systems has been stretched immeasurably through my involvement.

Our Admins & Community Pillars

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 valued contributors who helped shape ChessWorld: Apollo, Reyn, Chessnut, Philip, and Ramesh.

A special mention to Ramesh Daryanani, who created our official “Letsplaychess.com” Android app.

Our Roots

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 during its inception, including Paul Georghiou (FIDE 2250), Alex Ethelontis (FIDE 2150), and Costas Karayannis (2150).

👑 Kingscrusher Perspective & ChessWorld Evolution

These articles explore how ChessWorld developed over time — from club roots, through early internet chess, to modern correspondence play and long-term platform design.

Platform, Philosophy & Future

If you’re curious about how online chess works (formats, ratings, and resources), see our guide: A Guide to Chess on the Internet.

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!