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Would it be possible for you to add new puzzles based entirely on games played on chess.com? I see two major problems with the current puzzles. First, many puzzles have suboptimal solutions and do not come from a game I can peruse and analyze. Second, the puzzle themes are very limited and do not cover a wide variety of tactical motifs. The puzzle theme list is also rather short relative to what can be played on real games.

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Dear Chess.com Team,There is a large overlap of viewers among Ukrainian chess streamers, which means that many players are members of multiple clubs at the same time (since each streamer organizes club tournaments). However, when players want to take part in club vs. club matches, they currently have to leave one club in order to participate.Would it be possible to add a feature that allows members to choose from a list which club they want to represent in a given match or tournament? This would make inter-club competitions much more convenient and fair for multi-club members.Thank you for considering this suggestion.

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As many of you know, in quite a few Chess.com official run clubs, like Cheating Forum and Variants, have many issues regarding constant forums with lack of detail. Officially, they are supposed to post it in dedicated pinned forums (ie: variant ideas have a special "workshop" forum in the Custom Variants club), but very few follow that standard anymore. I for one am not a fan of the constant forum spam, but what can we do about it right now? Even if we try to tell people to use the dedicated forums for their issue, even more forums pop up every day. For me, there's one reason why: people don't use the dedicated forums in the first place. This is why I think Chess.com needs to introduce new forum features, aimed at their official clubs. I don't really have much of an idea, but I am sure you guys do. How can we make it more appealing for users to post in the dedicated forums instead of making new ones?

Currently, many Vietnamese people are complaining about Chess.com translation problems that cause misunderstandings or inaccurate descriptions of features. I hope I can help Chess.com improve translations if possible. Looking forward to receiving feedback!  

Hey everyone! 👋 I wanted to suggest a feature I think would really help players who like to review their games and learn from them. Right now, when you go to your game history and click on a game, you can see the review and analysis. You can even add the game to a library. But there’s no easy way to just add a personal note to that game directly in your game history. It would be really helpful if we could click on a game and add a little note, like: “Lost due to a mouse slip” “Had to leave for dinner” “Tried a new opening” “Was distracted / tired / experimenting” This way, if you’re going back to study your past games, you can remember what happened and get a better idea of your actual progress, instead of thinking you just played badly for no reason. Does anyone else think this would be useful? I’d love to hear your thoughts or if you’ve ever wished you could do this too! Thanks for reading! ♟️😊

Hi So, I was trying to make the Puzzle Of The Day for my club, but the button to make a board in the forums will not work. I have tried on 2 different browsers and the app, tablet and computer and it will not work. Thanks, @Calebaleb12

I'm very upset that if your network crashes, you are given a few seconds to reconnect. Otherwise, it will count you as you lose. I know if you are the opponent, it can be frustrating to wait, but at least give a few minutes to let the network reconnect instead of a direct loss.

Hello, Chess.com community! I hope this post finds you all in good spirits and full of enthusiasm for the game we love. Today, I’d like to share an exciting idea that’s been gaining momentum: the introduction of new, non-FIDE titles to recognize a broader range of achievements within our community. The Vision: As many of you know, traditional chess titles such as GM, IM, and FM are awarded by FIDE and reflect a player’s performance in over-the-board tournaments. While these titles are prestigious, they primarily focus on classical gameplay. However, Chess.com offers a rich and diverse platform where players can engage with chess in various forms, including puzzles, lessons, and online gameplay. With this in mind, I’ve already had discussions with The Title Team, and I’m thrilled to report that they thought this was an excellent idea! These new titles would not replace FIDE titles but serve as additional recognition of skills and dedication within the Chess.com ecosystem. Proposed Titles: Here are some of the potential titles we’re considering: PM - Puzzle Master: Awarded to players who consistently demonstrate exceptional skill in solving chess puzzles. This title could be based on a combination of puzzle ratings, the number of puzzles solved, and performance in Puzzle Rush events. LM - Lesson Master: Given to users who excel in completing lessons and courses on Chess.com. This title would recognize a commitment to learning and improving through our educational resources. OLM - Online Legend Master: Recognizing players who achieve high ratings and exceptional performance in online matches. This title would focus on achievements in various time controls and formats, from blitz to bullet. CM - Contributor Master: Celebrating those who contribute significantly to the Chess.com community, whether through forum posts, creating content, or helping others improve their skills. TM - Tournament Master: Awarded to players who consistently perform well in Chess.com’s online tournaments, demonstrating strategic prowess and competitive spirit. Why These Titles Matter: Recognition and Motivation: These titles would provide recognition for achievements beyond classical play, motivating players to explore different aspects of chess. Inclusivity: By acknowledging various skills and contributions, we create a more inclusive environment where all types of chess engagement are valued. Community Engagement: Titles like CM (Contributor Master) encourage community interaction, fostering a supportive and vibrant environment. Implementation: As mentioned, the Title Team is very excited and supportive of this idea, and here’s what we envision for implementation: Criteria Development: Establish clear and fair criteria for each title, ensuring they are challenging yet attainable. Title Verification: Titles should be awarded based on verifiable achievements, with Chess.com ensuring authenticity. Importantly, these titles would not be tied to any membership plans. Feedback and Iteration: We want to involve the community in refining these ideas. Your feedback will be invaluable as we move forward, so please share your thoughts and suggestions! Conclusion: The introduction of new titles is an exciting opportunity to broaden the ways we celebrate chess achievements on Chess.com. It aligns with our mission to make chess accessible and rewarding for everyone, regardless of how they choose to engage with the game. We’d love to hear your thoughts on these ideas. What titles would you like to see? How do you think they should be awarded? Your input will be crucial in shaping this initiative, so please join the conversation! Thank you for being such an amazing community, and I look forward to seeing how these new titles can enrich our shared chess experience. Best regards,@JosephReidNZ

On chess.com for most players the monthly tournaments where if you come 1st place you can win  a diamond membership are the only ones for many users. Considering, the countless profit chess.com makes we should have more prized tournaments to attract more players and make chess.com a more fun place ! Hope your having a good day, Space _ Astrobot 

I've noticed many players, especially those still refining their style, struggle to choose the right openings. As a teacher, I often match students to openings based on their preferences and play patterns, and I wondered: could a tool do this automatically? I’m designing a quiz-based concept that recommends openings based on factors like time control, style of play, comfort with theory, etc. The system could be structured around the ECO classification and integrated into Chess.com’s learning tools.Chess.com already has an opening database, and insights into every player that might make this process that much easier and more efficient to implement.  Would this be useful to other players? I’d love to hear what the community thinks and I'm happy to share more details or answer questions

I am pretty sure there is no such move as Rff8? Not really a problem, but still... lol!

I have more than 10 friend but didn't have the buddy system achievement. Chess.com if you read this Pls help me

Having the full puzzle history or at least the history for the last 30 days (for all puzzles, all types, custom, rush, point based) would be a fantastic feature! It's been requested so many times in the forums, but it feels like this suggestion just falls on deaf ears. Are these forums actually worth it?

Hi everyone: So I accepted a team match it started like normal I think? But, then it ended and said that the match had ended in a draw, but they had never actually played a game. Also, they couldn't have 0 points and the match end because when you play in a team match, it will not let you abort the game, only resign it. That means that it would count as a win for the other person and not 0 points. I have also tried syncing the scores but that would not work either. see pictures: As you can see in the screenshots, they never actually played a game against each other. Thanks, @Calebaleb12!

it would be nice if you could customize your friends name to your appearance only

Puzzles have timers that keep going even when I'm on a differnt tab. I really think they should fix that cause now I will lose about 80 elo ( still going!)>> Look At the time