Chess.com

chess.com

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/ About /

Chess.com is the world's largest online chess platform with over 250 million members. It offers free chess games against friends or computer bots, structured lessons for all skill levels, puzzles, and live event coverage. Users can learn openings, analyze games, and follow top players in real time.

/ How it works /

Users create a free account to play games, solve puzzles, take lessons, and watch live tournaments all in one place.

/ Who it's for /

chess players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
freemium
/ Discovered patterns /

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