World Chess Network for Windows

Name: World Chess Network
Rating: 4 (56 reviews)
Author: World Chess Network

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Download.com staffFebruary 25, 2026

Play chess online against thousands worldwide, including top Grandmasters. Features lectures, banter games, and GM challenges for an engaging experience.

Pros
- Connects players globally, including top Grandmasters.
- Offers engaging features like lectures and banter games.
- Facilitates GM challenges for advanced players.
Cons
- No mention of mobile app availability.
- Specific details on lecture content are missing.
- User interface details are not provided.

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: June 26, 2002

Latest update: February 25, 2026

Version: 15.1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: Windows 95/98/2000/XP

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 154,408

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

4/5

56 User Votes

Good but not perfect
mb208October 3, 2011
Pros
Looks good and lots of options. No problems with overall connection. Lists every move of the game. Can review games, etc. Can watch games. Different skins.
Cons
Impossible to connect to a single player in that option. Have to go to the rooms to find a player. Have to confirm every move.
Summary
Good for chess novices aswell as more expert players. Updated on Oct 30, 2011Doesn't connect. Forget it - it never connects to anyone anymore.
best live online chess .
npuig36September 28, 2009
Pros
I like the Flexibility of the software.
Cons
I can not find anything.
Summary
almost everything is custom set. I find more players that I like and have where to keep them until I want, etc. the size, colors and game play is very clear. I can review every thing including the opponent records, penalties, and who he beat and loss. their ratings etc Just love it. npuig36
played free downloadcds in WCN
rolly josonJuly 2, 2008
Pros
Cons
Summary
Free? No way!
akilesh_1992October 2, 2006
Pros
None
Cons
WCN says it's free and demand an exhorbitant annual fee for play.
Summary
NOT FREE!
eromrabJune 15, 2005
Pros
Cons
it's listed as free, and sure the program itself is free, but you have to pay a membership fee to use the stupid thing. retarded! don't waste your time/money!
Summary
$49.95 a year? arggh
2xistApril 9, 2005
Pros
Cons
Why would anyone want to pay that kind of money a year? Download ChessRally and pay $20 for life. Shame on Wcn for saying it's Free
Summary
not free,dont bother
spookyoneApril 4, 2005
Pros
Cons
classed as free but is not?????
Summary
This is a great program with lot's of challenging players.
JuhmBaoWangMarch 30, 2005
Pros
Everything is set up nicely
Cons
Summary
Liars
JondoeFebruary 19, 2005
Pros
It was a fun 2 Weeks
Cons
After 2 weeks it ends
Summary
HAVEN'T PLAYED YET
HENDERSONMICKEYFebruary 7, 2005
Pros
HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT............
Cons
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Developer’s Description

By World Chess Network

Play chess online against thousands of players worldwide.

This software allows chess enthusiasts to play versus thousands of other players across the globe including the world's top GMs. Lectures, Banter Games, and GM challenges are just a few of the many features available.

World Chess Network for Windows

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World Chess Network for Windows

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User Reviews

Good but not perfect

best live online chess .

played free downloadcds in WCN

Free? No way!

NOT FREE!

$49.95 a year? arggh

not free,dont bother

This is a great program with lot's of challenging players.

Liars

HAVEN'T PLAYED YET

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