How to Become a Chess.com Community Streamer ♟️🎙️

Chess isn’t just a quiet board game anymore—it’s a show watched by thousands. Becoming a streamer on Chess.com is a powerful way to share your love for the game with the world.

You don’t need to be a grandmaster. What matters is your energy, creativity, and how you connect with your audience. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, you can entertain, teach, and inspire through your broadcasts.

To start, just create a Twitch or YouTube account and begin streaming your Chess.com games. You can play, analyze, solve puzzles, or chat with your viewers. Chess.com even has an official streamer program that offers promotion, event support, and more visibility for consistent and quality streamers.

Being a streamer means more than being watched—you're becoming a voice, a role model, and a digital face of the chess world. 

So how can I become a publisher?

1️⃣ Create a Chess.com Account
First things first – sign up at chess.com ✅

2️⃣ Open an Account on a Streaming Platform
Choose where you'll stream: Twitch or YouTube.
📌 Recommended: twitch.tv

3️⃣ Download Streaming Software
To go live, you need a streaming tool.
📌 Try OBS Studio – free and popular.

4️⃣ Link Your Stream Account to Chess.com
Go to your Chess.com settings and connect your Twitch or YouTube under:
Settings > Account > Social Media 🔗

5️⃣ Set the Correct Stream Title & Category
– Make sure your title includes “Chess.com”
– Set the category to “Chess”
This helps Chess.com detect your stream automatically 🎯

6️⃣ Start Your First Stream!
Once you go live, the “Community Streamer” badge will appear on your Chess.com profile ✨

🔓 From there, stream consistently, grow your audience, and aim to become a Streamer for extra perks and visibility.