Cheating in chess happens when someone decides that they do not want to play using their own abilities, and they turn to using help from a chess engine or friend to find better moves. This is obviously unfair to the other player, and ruins the exp...
Chess is the most written-about game in history. People have been writing and studying chess books for 1200 years Even in the internet age, chess books are still a great way to improve your game, but with so many out there, what should you be read...
With AI getting more efficient every day, the world worries that humans will eventually become obsolete. Chess players, however, don't really have to fret. Chess engines have been crushing humans for years now. But, as sad as it is to get rolled...
Are you looking to get better at chess but are overwhelmed by all of the content out there? Worry no more! Here's a complete guide to all of the training material on Chess.com. Play Chess Puzzles Lessons and Courses Analysis, Game Rev...
Community Broadcasts are a powerful way to share your chess events with the global community on Chess.com. Whether you're hosting a local tournament or an international invitational for individual players or teams, Community Broadcasts let you dis...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from GM Arturs Neiksans as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club!...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from CM Can Kabadayi as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers clu...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from WGM Dina Belenkaya as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club!...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from NM Robert Ramirez as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club! ...
Editor's Note: We are proud to present this study guide from NM Dane Mattson as part of our 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge. We encourage interested improvers to sign up for the challenge, set their goals, and join the official Improvers club! ...
Chess.com invests millions of dollars each year in competitive events with prizes. To ensure Fair Play standards are met and that we protect the integrity of the game, all prize events will ultimately require the use of a separate program to play....
Chess.com is thrilled to launch the Indian Streamer Program. To help grow the chess streaming ecosystem in India, we offer a number of benefits to chess streamers of all skill levels who want to get involved on YouTube, Twitch and other streaming ...
The games begin on Thursday, April 4, 2024, for the FIDE Candidates Tournament and FIDE Women's Candidates Tournament! They are being held simultaneously in Toronto, Canada. This article has all the information you need to watch, follow, a...
Chess.com is committed to growing chess and protecting the integrity of the game. On this page, you’ll find information and resources that our Fair Play team has created for you to remain up to date about the work we do. Our Fair Pl...
Editor's note: This was the study guide directory until 2025. You can see the new directory here. What should I do now to improve my skills?... What videos will help my endgame?... Which lessons will make me a better strategist? At my level...
The current CEO of Chess.com is Erik Allebest, who co-founded the company with Jay Severson in 2005. Jay and Erik were college friends who later reconnected and decided to turn their love of chess into a website where they as chess players could f...
Chess.com is a global team of passionate chess fans and developers. You can meet us here and read about our company here. We're always looking for great people to join the team. All of our jobs are 100% remote. We have a healthy work environment f...
This article is a resource for Chess.com affiliates and contains answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Chess.com Affiliate Program, as well as tips on maximizing your benefits as an affiliate. Want to find out more about...
On September 1, for the first time since 2009, we are changing our membership plans. As part of this change, prices will be increasing in some countries and are decreasing in even more. We are also changing the structure of our plans; Gold and Pla...
The Play-in phase of the Chess.com Global Championship is over! From now on, only players who qualified and have not been eliminated can play in the CGC. Qualifier Events (Over) Play-In Events (Over) Event Information Past Results Qual...
Hey, chess lovers! A happy New Year is upon us, and with it, an opportunity to look back and catch up on what happened around the site in December 2021... Let's go! Web The biggest story for December—and surely one of the bigg...
Hey, chess lovers! As the end of 2021 looms, it's now a good time to look back on the penultimate month of the year and see what kept the teams busy last month. One thing that kept us very busy was Players League, but more about that next m...
Hey, chess lovers! October was a good month for chess learners; we added a cool new game analysis tool to help you improve after every single game you play! And that's not all! Let's review what happened on the site last month! Web...
Hey, chess lovers! October is upon us and with that, a chance to pause and review what kept our Product Development, Support, and Fair Play teams hopping last month. Here's a quick look back at September 2021... Web Improving the usability of...
Hey, chess lovers! How time flies! After a short hiatus, we're back to review not one, but two months of goings-on around the site—and with our apps. Let's buckle up and review what was new in July and August 2021. Web We comp...
