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Or fix the bug where bots self destruct when you play well

Hello, I am currently working on a Chrome extension project that generates a Chess.com bot based on the player's username entered in the box. The goal is quite clear: to create a bot of a specific player in order to prepare against them (for a tournament, for example). The method used is fairly simple but quite effective. I took StockFish 17 as the base computer. Obviously, it is much too powerful to represent the level of a player. So, what I did is take all the characteristics of the player (Elo, strategic and tactical level, time spent per move according to the type of position and the piece moved...) and I will constrain StockFish to use only this set of characteristics! It may sound a bit unlikely, but it is effective. To define all the characteristics, I will use the insights system from Chess.com. This is perfect because it summarizes all the characteristics needed to correctly define a player's strength! It encompasses (when the number of games is high enough) the average accuracy, the opponent’s ranking, the game forms... I won't go into detail about the method used because that's not the purpose of this post. What I'm looking for is a developer who can assist me in creating the plugin. I have a few people here and there helping me, but none on a long-term basis. I'm looking for someone who is well-versed in JavaScript and HTML. This is a request for collaboration with shared merits, so there is no remuneration. If you are interested, add me on Discord so I can present the project to you in more detail! Discord : RUBULOME

A feature where you can create team tournaments.

Subject: Request for Automation Permission – Grand Tourneys Project Chess.com support asked my to reach out to you guys. I think they were confused. They want me to message back your consensus. I’m AlAlper, the owner of the Grand Tourneys club. I’ve built a system to help manage my themed tournaments more efficiently. I would like prior permission to use limited automation via Selenium (or an approved method) to: Log in and fill out tournament creation forms Post club announcements or updates in club forums This automation only accesses my own club and tournament forms, and runs at a low frequency. I can insert the following User-Agent string to identify and tag automated requests: GT-Series-Creation-App (Selenium 4.28.1 / Python 3.9.13) -- Creates Grand Tourneys Themed Tournament Series. (contact - BEST @AlAlper on Chess.com or LEAST RELIABLE myemailaddress@mydomain.com) I’m happy to follow any additional requirements, use API endpoints where applicable, or scale back the tool as needed. Please let me know what steps I should take for approval. I will message the consensus back to Customer Service. I would really appreciate approval. Thank you,AlAlper

I've just posted this in OD but it seems even more appropriate to this club? .... https://www.strongdm.com/what-is/chess-com-data-breach#:~:text=On%20November%208%2C%202023%2C%20hackers,auditing%20systems%20for%20malicious%20access.  "Has chess com ever been hacked?On November 8, 2023, hackers under the username DrOne leaked a database containing the personal information of over 800,000 Chess.com users. While it affected only a small fraction of the company's 150 million members, the Chess.com data breach still demonstrates the importance of auditing systems for malicious access.4 Feb 2025. How Did It Happen?The Chess.com breach happened due to unauthorized data scraping from its public API. According to Chess.com's statement to Hackread, malicious actors exploited the “Find Friends” feature in the platform’s API, which allowed access to publicly available user data. They then collected members' data from the Chess.com profiles and leaked them to the dark web." .I came across that just now by accident but I don't remember the site making us aware of this but maybe it issued an announcement somewhere that was soon forgotten? I've a feeling that was around the time we were required to provide a client-id for the first time when making endpoint requests. The site never really explained why that change was needed so urgently as far as I can remember - does anyone remember this being explained? I also don't remember the “Find Friends” feature - what was that?

If anyone is a programmer, can you explain why no one can see past page 10000 on otf dead at night? I tried relogging, reloading, and even editing the hyperlink, but nothing works. the only solution I have is to go on mobile and through the app pls help

This match now can't be be accessed from the API, breaking scripts.   https://www.chess.com/club/matches/1672221 $ curl https://api.chess.com/pub/match/1672221 {"code":0,"message":"An internal error has occurred. Please contact Chess.com Developer's Forum for further help https://www.chess.com/club/chess-com-developer-community ."} $ curl -v https://api.chess.com/pub/match/1672221*   Trying 104.18.138.67:443...* Connected to api.chess.com (104.18.138.67) port 443 (#0)* ALPN: offers h2,http/1.1* TLSv1.3 (OUT), TLS handshake, Client hello (1):*  CAfile: /etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt*  CApath: /etc/ssl/certs* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Server hello (2):* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Encrypted Extensions (8):* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Certificate (11):* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, CERT verify (15):* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Finished (20):* TLSv1.3 (OUT), TLS change cipher, Change cipher spec (1):* TLSv1.3 (OUT), TLS handshake, Finished (20):* SSL connection using TLSv1.3 / TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384* ALPN: server accepted h2* Server certificate:*  subject: CN=chess.com*  start date: May 29 10:33:32 2025 GMT*  expire date: Aug 27 11:33:12 2025 GMT*  subjectAltName: host "api.chess.com" matched cert's "*.chess.com"*  issuer: C=US; O=Google Trust Services; CN=WE1*  SSL certificate verify ok.* using HTTP/2* h2h3 [:method: GET]* h2h3 [ath: /pub/match/1672221]* h2h3 [cheme: https]* h2h3 [:authority: api.chess.com]* h2h3 [user-agent: curl/7.88.1]* h2h3 [accept: */*]* Using Stream ID: 1 (easy handle 0x55ee0b6bd780)> GET /pub/match/1672221 HTTP/2> Host: api.chess.com> user-agent: curl/7.88.1> accept: */*> * TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Newsession Ticket (4):* TLSv1.3 (IN), TLS handshake, Newsession Ticket (4):* old SSL session ID is stale, removing< HTTP/2 404 < date: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:04:11 GMT< content-type: application/json; charset=utf-8< content-length: 173< x-chesscom-matched: pubapi_match_TwirpError< etag: W/"8b6d437c6abd82c9286a4a94dbe908b3"< link: <https://api.chess.com/context/Exception.jsonld> rel="http://www.w3.org/ns/json-ld#context"; type="application/ld+json"< last-modified: Friday, 06-Jun-2025 07:26:17 GMT+0000< access-control-allow-origin: *< cache-control: public, max-age=30< expires: Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:04:21 GMT< x-chesscom-meta: lean=cached< x-chesscom-request-id-lb: 5e003dc40eb39f4efb8ec22f4730c4f3< x-chesscom-request-id-cdn: 94b6bd289a2435ca-DFW< x-chesscom-servedby: 36< strict-transport-security: max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload< cf-cache-status: HIT< age: 20< set-cookie: __cf_bm=ASKTUjLdBfhwDQL7wStKhSk393N.gtMM8FBl4kKweC0-1749200651-1.0.1.1-Z0xZ3yCOgIi4sOjy7DIwaU2CHWzNk9XFct.sl62N4cyyLDPQ4J_jRdN5fzLdFku.ttT6Xi0e3pcY6ShdwHQn2u2akB5rtcYibvOnHhqb69NIh5CzikDQKwE0JInW3XO5; path=/; expires=Fri, 06-Jun-25 09:34:11 GMT; domain=.chess.com; HttpOnly; Secure; SameSite=None< report-to: {"endpoints":[{"url":"https:\/\/a.nel.cloudflare.com\/report\/v4?s=N%2FYd6AZlSqzmyakJ1BdvOj7J8BtW0HSryEYov7rbsyzqbxfwqgP1kNzMjdyEj8c%2BI9eC%2FRtxI1tKmx8KC%2B26VeR2%2Bmh8tffkOI6EJhmafeos7Z0K5yhdgKN7PpjzmU8%3D"}],"group":"cf-nel","max_age":604800}< nel: {"success_fraction":1,"report_to":"cf-nel","max_age":604800}< server: cloudflare< cf-ray: 94b6bda83991f65f-LHR< alt-svc: h3=":443"; ma=86400< * Connection #0 to host api.chess.com left intact{"code":0,"message":"An internal error has occurred. Please contact Chess.com Developer's Forum for further help https://www.chess.com/club/chess-com-developer-community ."}

https://api.chess.com/pub/player/maska_x/matches Still getting issues with some match archives when they are very large. Usually correcting after about 24 hours. This one has not so far. {"status":"error","message":"Internal Server Error"}

I am a third-year student of Econometrics and Data Analytics at the University of Łódź. I am currently preparing my bachelor’s thesis titled: “Factors Influencing the Average Chess Rating.” As part of my research, I kindly request access to monthly statistics on the number of online players on the chess.com platform, broken down by selected countries. These data would be used solely for academic purposes and would be extremely helpful for conducting a comparative analysis within the framework of my thesis. The data that would be particularly valuable for my research includes the total number of players on chess.com globally for each year from 2015 to 2023. Within this period, specific data for Poland and the United States would also be especially useful. Additionally, if possible, I would greatly appreciate access to the number of players from the following countries as of December 2019, December 2021, and December 2023: Czech Republic, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Lithuania, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey, and the United States of America. I assure you that all data will be used exclusively for academic purposes and treated with full confidentiality. Any form of acknowledgment or citation you may require will be duly included in the final version of my thesis. Thank you in advance for considering my request. I would be extremely grateful for any assistance or guidance you could provide in this matter. Kind regards

After fixing recent issue with user-agent in python, my code worked for about 2h Now after 1-3 seconds delay I've got an error, tested different locations, different e-mails, different API calls <class 'chessdotcom.types.ChessDotComError'>(status_code=404, text={"code":0,"message":"An internal error has occurred. Please contact Chess.com Developer's Forum for further help https://www.chess.com/club/chess-com-developer-community ."}) Looks like blocking the default user-agent was just a beginning

Hi,I'm trying to access the data for this club tournament using this api endpoint:https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/1st-blk-international--4427528However, as you can see in the rounds field it only returns a single round despite the tournament clearing having 4 rounds.rounds":["https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/1st-blk-international--4427528/4"]Does anyone have a fix for this or is this a known bug?

Hi, I have a problem. I cant get results from all rounds from tournament. When I call:https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/krakw---polish-chess-tour-1837419 In rounds section I got only 1 url: "rounds":["https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/krakw---polish-chess-tour-1837419/7"]When I call for example: https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/krakw---polish-chess-tour-1837419/1I got empty results. How get rounds 1,2 etc?

Description: Get details about a tournament's round. URL pattern: https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/{url-ID}/{round} For every tournament I've checked so far, every round's ["groups"] appears to be empty with the exception of the last round. I don't really know what a round group is so I'm not sure if that's correct or not. I expected there to be data (players,pgn, etc..) for every round of a tournament. (https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/{url-ID}/{round}/{group}). What am I missing? Examples: >>> for i in range(1,11):... full_url = "https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/-scc-grand-prix-titled-tuesday-blitz-1496670/" + str(i)... res=sess.get(full_url)... res.json()... {u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []} {u'players': [{u'username': u'thebutcher'}, {u'username': u'attilaturzo'}, {u'username': u'parintele_chess'}, {u'username': u'ecwinslow'}, {u'username': u'komodo_dragaon'}, {u'username': u'goldihouse'}, {u'username': u'gmkrikor'}, {u'username': u'jrenatomaranhao'}, {u'username': u'powerthinking2650'}, {u'username': u'erichansen'}, {u'username': u'creativity'}, {u'username': u'fins0905'}, {u'username': u'gregshahade'} ...... >>> full_url = "https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/-scc-grand-prix-titled-tuesday-blitz-1526407">>> res=sess.get(full_url)>>> total_rounds=res.json()["settings"]["total_rounds"]>>> for i in range(1,total_rounds +1):... full_url = "https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/-scc-grand-prix-titled-tuesday-blitz-1526407/" + str(i)... res=sess.get(full_url)... res.json()... {u'players': [], u'groups': []} {u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [], u'groups': []}{u'players': [{u'username': u'justinz'}, {u'username': u'parintele_chess'}, {u'username': u'gmkrikor'}, {u'username': u'davigator'}, {u'username': u'jrenatomaranhao'}, {u'username': u'marcocorvi'}, {u'username': u'erichansen'}, {u'username': u'creativity'}, {u'username': u'gregshahade'}, {u'username': u'vishnuprasanna'}, {u'username': u'chess4life23'}, {u'username': u'geordie_derraugh'}, {u'username': u'zkid'}, {u'username': u'spalir'}, {u'username': u'wannabe2700'}, {u'username': u'fearnoevil12'}, {u'username': u'synctel'}, {u'username': u'lacafi'}, {u'username

In our club, we've won Chessvotes games that exceed 4 moves, and we've remained in the same ranking; it hasn't increased.

Is it true that the website is experiencing some issue with stats not being updated correctly? I've noticed the problem with my account, and the AI agent 'Chessica' says the team is experiencing such an issue.

I'm working on a program/webpage capable of simulating games in real time using their PGN (I know there are several out there). The problem I'm facing is that when I extract the timestamps through the API and then sum them up to calculate the total game time — without considering increment time — and compare it with the 'real' time of the game by recording the screen during gameplay, the time difference is too large. For example, in a 3+1 game that theoretically lasted 7:57, the actual game lasted almost 20 seconds longer (the game ended in checkmate, so there's no issue with resignation time, etc.). Does anyone know what could be causing this issue? Thanks in advance.

Proposal: Chess.com Should Implement Bronstein Placement ChessDear Chess.com Team,Bronstein Placement Chess, a variant where players alternate placing pieces on their back rank before starting play, is a dynamic and innovative addition that would elevate your platform’s offerings. Here are ten compelling reasons to implement it, drawing on its historical significance, player appeal, and strategic depth:Honors Chess History: Grandmasters like David Bronstein and Pal Benko played this variant, lending it prestige. By introducing it, Chess.com would celebrate their legacy and connect players with a storied piece of chess heritage.Inspired Chess960: As noted, Bobby Fischer encountered this variant in Budapest in the 1990s, inspiring his creation of Chess960. Offering Bronstein Placement Chess would showcase the original idea behind a now-popular variant, enriching your variant ecosystem.Unmatched Variety: With over 5 million possible starting positions—far surpassing Chess960’s 960—this variant ensures every game is unique. This vast diversity keeps players engaged and reduces repetitive play patterns.Encourages Human Creativity: The variant allows opening strategy but limits computer preparation, leveling the playing field. Players rely on intuition and adaptability, fostering original ideas over engine-driven memorization.Streamlined Castling Rules: Unlike Chess960’s complex castling mechanics, Bronstein Placement Chess simplifies it: castling occurs when the king is on e1 and a rook is in the corner. This clarity makes the game more accessible to all skill levels.Proven Player Enjoyment: Feedback from masters and grandmasters confirms it’s often more fun than Chess960, thanks to its interactive setup phase. This enthusiasm suggests strong potential for widespread adoption among your users.Interactive Placement Phase: The act of placing pieces sparks lively discussions about strategy, such as optimal piece placement and king safety. This engaging prelude adds a social and intellectual dimension that enhances the player experience.Revolutionary Handicapping System: The variant opens the door to a novel handicapping method. Once optimal setups are identified, stronger players could use subpar configurations, graded by computer evaluation, making matches fairer and more inclusive for players of varying strengths.Fosters Community Innovation: The placement phase invites experimentation with unconventional setups, inspiring creativity. Your forums, streams, and content creators could thrive as players share and analyze their favorite configurations, boosting community engagement.Appeals to All Levels: Bronstein Placement Chess is intuitive enough for beginners yet challenging for experts, aligning perfectly with Chess.com’s diverse audience. Its scalability ensures broad appeal, from casual matches to competitive tournaments.Implementation Suggestion: Launch Bronstein Placement Chess as a beta variant, promoted through your variant section, puzzles, and streaming events. Highlight its historical roots and creative appeal to drive interest. Given its alignment with Chess960’s popularity and its potential to captivate your 100-million-plus user base, this addition could become a flagship feature, further solidifying Chess.com as the home of innovative chess.Sincerely, A Passionate Advocate for Chess Innovation

Hi Coders!Made a cool chess variant!Would be cool to have users test it out and see if they like it or have feedbackLink to Game: https://www.razzlndazzle.com/Frontend Repo: https://github.com/bbeizer/rd-frontend Backend Repo: https://github.com/bbeizer/rd-backendAI Service: https://github.com/bbeizer/rd-ai-service

Hello, I have connected to the REST API to gather some data about the 2025 Chess.com daily chess championship and some endpoints seem not to be working. 1. The endpoint for tournament details (https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/2025-chess-com-daily-chess-championship-1) gives the following error: {"status":"error","message":"Internal Server Error"} 2. Endpoints for first 8 groups of the round 2 give the following error upon access: {"code":3024,"message":"An internal error has occurred. Please contact Chess.com Developer's Forum for further help https://www.chess.com/club/chess-com-developer-community ."} Example: https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/2025-chess-com-daily-chess-championship-1/2/8 Interestingly enough, endpoints for subsequent groups (9 -197) are fine: Example: https://api.chess.com/pub/tournament/2025-chess-com-daily-chess-championship-1/2/9

I've developed a website for us chess players. It has four main features: Player Search: Allows you to search for any player registered in a club anywhere in the world, or anyone with a Chess.com or Lichess.org account. Repertoire Viewer: Lets you view someone’s opening repertoire by entering their online username and color. Map: Shows places to play chess around the world (to add a location, feel free to message me). Game Review: Currently under development. Website link: https://chessapp-ksqc.vercel.app/ If you have any feedback on the UI/UX or suggestions for features you'd like to see, let me know!