World Chess PLC (GB:CHSS)
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World Chess PLC
(LSE:CHSS)
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Rating:41Neutral
Price Target:
0.41 p
▼(-26.18% Downside)
Action:UpgradedDate:01/28/26
The score is primarily driven by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, high leverage, and negative free cash flow). Technical indicators also point to a sustained downtrend despite oversold readings, while valuation offers limited support due to a negative (loss-driven) P/E and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Diversified revenue streams
Multiple distinct revenue lines (events, subscriptions, advertising, merchandise, institutional partnerships) reduce concentration risk and provide cross‑subsidy potential. Over months this diversification supports steadier cash receipts and options to reallocate investment toward higher‑margin channels.
Negative Factors
Declining revenue trend
Negative revenue growth indicates the company is losing sales momentum or failing to monetize users effectively. Over a 2–6 month horizon, continued top‑line erosion undermines scale economics, reduces room for margin improvement and limits reinvestment into product and marketing to reverse the trend.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Diversified revenue streams
Multiple distinct revenue lines (events, subscriptions, advertising, merchandise, institutional partnerships) reduce concentration risk and provide cross‑subsidy potential. Over months this diversification supports steadier cash receipts and options to reallocate investment toward higher‑margin channels.
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World Chess PLC (CHSS) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£3.98M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.59M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.45
Revenue Growth-3.87%
EPS Growth9.43%
CountryUK
Employees30
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding1,089,806,500
10 Day Avg. Volume4,090,809
30 Day Avg. Volume1,585,716
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.49
Price to Book (P/B)32.84
Price to Sales (P/S)12.83
P/FCF Ratio-3.52
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)£361.82M
World Chess PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
World Chess PLC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the commercial offering of chess related activities worldwide. It organizes tournaments; operates the official online gaming platform of the International Chess Federation and other sports; eng...
How the Company Makes Money
World Chess PLC generates revenue through multiple streams, including the organization of high-profile chess tournaments, which attract sponsorships, entry fees, and ticket sales. Additionally, the company earns income from its online chess platfo...
World Chess PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
45
Neutral
Balance Sheet
40
Negative
Cash Flow
30
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.05M | 2.43M | 2.35M | 2.80M | 3.22M | 2.52M |
| Gross Profit | -108.37K | 889.62K | 179.10K | 705.45K | 1.90M | 1.55M |
| EBITDA | -2.70M | -2.79M | -3.64M | -1.82M | 6.60M | -2.96M |
| Net Income | -4.45M | -3.80M | -4.69M | -2.46M | 5.46M | -3.16M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.16M | 6.46M | 6.02M | 5.93M | 7.65M | 4.40M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 53.85K | 267.40K | 186.88K | 35.56K | 1.52M | 521.33K |
| Total Debt | 223.02K | 2.71M | 1.45M | 2.49M | 1.43M | 2.15M |
| Total Liabilities | 2.97M | 5.51M | 5.01M | 4.76M | 5.00M | 7.90M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.19M | 950.77K | 2.52M | 1.16M | 2.64M | -3.51M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -293.00K | -8.87M | -7.21M | -2.26M | 1.77M | -562.40K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -265.37K | -2.36M | -3.26M | -828.94K | 3.71M | -172.58K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -949.25K | -1.01M | -1.45M | -44.25K | -1.94M | -181.82K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 1.11M | 3.43M | 4.87M | 775.85K | -1.96M | 1.84K |
World Chess PLC Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.55
Price Trends
0.45
Negative
0.61
Negative
1.09
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.05
Positive
37.42
Neutral
20.91
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CHSS, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.55 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.40, above the 50-day MA of 0.45, and below the 200-day MA of 1.09, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.05 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.42 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:CHSS.
World Chess PLC Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | £79.36M | 54.18 | 2.93% | ― | -3.95% | 16.87% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
50 Neutral | £12.29M | -2.98 | -32.23% | ― | -7.72% | 54.13% | |
43 Neutral | £918.45K | -1.88 | -110.31% | ― | -38.77% | -1.67% | |
41 Neutral | £3.98M | -2.64 | -389.90% | ― | -3.87% | 9.43% | |
41 Neutral | £12.54M | -35.35 | -19.77% | ― | ― | ― | |
41 Neutral | £21.96M | -0.12 | 526.67% | ― | ― | ― |
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World Chess PLC Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
World Chess Confirms Total Voting Rights at Nearly 888 Million Shares
Neutral
Jan 30, 2026
World Chess PLC has confirmed that as of 30 January 2026 its issued share capital comprises 887,938,480 ordinary shares of £0.0001 each, all carrying one vote, with no shares held in treasury, resulting in a total of 887,938,480 voting rights...
Business Operations and Strategy
World Chess clinches BILD deal to expand TV reach in Germany
Positive
Jan 23, 2026
World Chess plc has struck a media partnership with BILD, Germany’s largest media brand, to broadcast The World Chess Show across BILD’s digital platforms and FAST channels, including BILD.de, SPORTBILD.de, Best of BILD and SPORT BILD....
Other
World Chess CEO Ilya Merenzon Disposes of 3 Million Shares
Negative
Jan 21, 2026
World Chess Plc has disclosed that its CEO and person discharging managerial responsibilities, Ilya Merenzon, has sold 3,000,000 ordinary shares in the company at a price of £0.0098 per share on 19 January 2026, for total proceeds of £29...
Business Operations and StrategyDelistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
World Chess Raises €100,000 to Support Portuguese Expansion and Issues New Shares
Positive
Jan 14, 2026
World Chess PLC has raised €100,000 through a subscription of 8,333,333 new ordinary shares at €0.012 per share, backed by a high-profile Portuguese entrepreneur with experience across distribution, logistics, technology and media. The...
Other
World Chess PLC CEO Disposes 14 Million Shares
Negative
Nov 11, 2025
World Chess PLC announced the disposal of 14 million ordinary shares by its CEO, Ilya Merenzon, on November 7, 2025, at the London Stock Exchange. The transaction, valued at £192,500, reflects a significant movement in the company’s sto...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
World Chess PLC Unveils New Episode of The World Chess Show
Positive
Nov 11, 2025
World Chess PLC has announced the latest episode of its television series, The World Chess Show, titled ‘The Price Of The Game,’ which explores the transformation of chess from a niche hobby to a global industry. The episode, airing ac...
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