Abstract: A silent chain (1) is provided having plates that are interconnected via connecting members (5) and which have connecting openings, including two outer guide plates and, following these plates, at least two pivoting plates with a tooth-like profiling for a force-transmitting engagement on a toothed sprocket wheel, and at least one connecting plate between the pivioting plates are arranged on each of the connecting members. The guide plates (2) and the at least one connecting plate (4) are arranged in a press-fit fashion on the connecting member. The at least one connecting plate (4) also has a tooth-type profiling (7) to allow a force-transmitting engagement on the sprocket wheel.