World Chess

World Chess Plc
FormerlyAgon Limited
TypePublic
LSE: CHSS
IndustryChess, Media, Technology
Founded2012
FoundersAndrew Paulson, Ilya Merenzon
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
Key peopleIlya Merenzon (CEO)
Websiteworldchess.com

World Chess Plc (formerly Agon Limited) is a global chess organization and media company, incorporated in the United Kingdom. It is the official commercial partner of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and operator of the FIDE Online Arena, the only platform where players can earn official online ratings recognized by FIDE.