Chess.com Affiliate Program — How to Join, Tips, and FAQ Video with Danny Rensch!
Dear Club Admins,
Have a community that loves chess? Want to support them and earn money at the same time? You might be a perfect fit for the Chess.com Affiliate Program!
What Is an Affiliate Program?
You can earn money with the Chess.com Affiliate Program when someone clicks your unique affiliate link and upgrades to a Premium Membership within the attribution window (24 hours for existing users and 30 days for new sign-ups). When that happens, you earn a 15% commission—not just once, but every time they renew their subscription. It’s a simple, effective way to monetize your content or community while sharing a product you already believe in.
Whether you’re a streamer, coach, content creator, club manager, or just passionate about chess, the affiliate program is a way to support your efforts and grow the game.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a Chess.com account that’s at least 60 days old
- Be an active member of the Chess.com community
- Have an account in good standing with accurate info (name, email, country)
More info here:
📚 Affiliate Program Overview Article
Best Practices for Earning
To make the most of your affiliate link, follow these tips:
📖 Best Practices Guide
- Place your affiliate link where people will naturally see it: your bio, video descriptions, chat commands, Discord pins, etc.
- Direct users to high-value pages, such as:
- Courses: A great way to show how Premium helps players improve—and Diamond members get 20% off all courses, making it even more appealing.
- Friends & Family Plan: Six Diamond accounts for just $199.99/year—an easy way for a whole group to get value together.
- Use clear calls to action, such as:
- “Upgrade your game and support me—click here: [YOUR AFFILIATE LINK]”
- “Enjoy unlimited puzzles, lessons, and more with Premium! [YOUR LINK]”
🚫 Important: Paid ads are not allowed.
NEW: Watch the Affiliate FAQ Video
Still have questions? See it in action with this quick video walkthrough from Chess.com’s Chief Chess Officer, Danny Rensch!
How You Get Paid
- Earn 15% of every Premium subscription purchased through your link (including renewals).
- Payouts are made via PayPal after your earnings reach $50.
- Payments typically arrive 35–45 days after the end of the month.
A Few Final Reminders
- You must disclose your affiliate relationship (e.g., “#ad” or “This link earns me a commission”)
- You can’t use paid advertising to promote your affiliate link
- You can turn any Chess.com URL into an affiliate link by adding your referral code to the end of it, like so:
Questions? Reach out anytime to affiliate@chess.com.
