World Chess is moving from a simple two-tier membership system (“Free” and “Pro”) to a new multi-level subscription structure designed to give players more flexibility and clearer feature access.
The updated plans will introduce a progression of membership levels:
Gold
Platinum
Black
Family (coming soon)
Club (coming soon)
Current PRO subscribers will automatically be moved to the Platinum plan with no interruption to their subscription. Pricing for current PRO members remains unchanged at €5.99/month or €49.99/year.
How to subscribe?
Firstly, register on worldchess.com using your email or socials. It's free and takes a second. Then click on "Upgrade to PRO" in the upper right corner of the webpage, and choose your payment method.
More on Membership Plans
Free — €0/year
The entry-level plan for casual users and beginners.
Typical features include:
Limited free access
Basic gameplay
Access to selected platform features
Gold — €29.99/year
Includes:
No ads
Advanced Game Analysis
Unlimited puzzles
Premium Board Customization
Masterclasses with GMs
10% discount at the Official Shop
Best for: casual and regular players who want premium training tools and an ad-free experience.
Platinum — €49.99/year
Includes everything in Gold, plus:
Official Online FIDE Ratings and Titles
FIDE ID and FIDE Profile
Tournaments with Money Prizes
Detailed Performance Stats
Best for: competitive players who want official ratings, tournaments, and deeper performance tracking.
Black — €74.99/year
Includes everything in Platinum, plus:
Priority Live Anticheating
Priority Support
Best for: professional players, organizers, clubs, or users who need premium support and enhanced fair-play monitoring.
Can I try first?
Yes! If you’re new to World Chess, the trial is a great way to explore the platform risk-free before deciding to continue with a full subscription. To help new players explore the platform, World Chess offers a 7-day free trial for first-time subscribers. More on trials here.
Can I downgrade or cancel?
Sure! Click on your avatar and then on PRO. You'll be able to manage your subscription. Changes will affect your subscription at the end of the billing cycle.


