Chess.com is back at TwitchCon this year, with the 2024 European TwitchCon event kicking off in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on June 29. There are plenty of amazing activities planned for chess fans, and we look forward to meeting many of you the...
When it comes to chess, are you a Mad Scientist or a Professor? An Artist or a Technician? You can now learn more about your chess self with our new Chess Personality page! Visit Chess Personality Chess Personality will pose 20 quick and fun q...
In an era where it only takes a few clicks for anyone to learn a trappy chess opening, cheeky opponents abound. In fact, anyone who enjoys playing online chess is almost guaranteed to come across a tricky and trappy gambit. Now, it's time for yo...
Chess.com is announcing Kids vs. Stars—a series of matches between the generations of bright young talent facing your favorite stars and content creators! Will the kids take over or will the stars defend the guard? Don't miss this! This...
The 2024 Speed Chess Championship is fast approaching—and this year it will end with a live, in-person final staged in Paris. For the first time, Chess.com is taking the climax of its flagship fast time control event offline. The French ca...
Fast-fingers at the ready—the new 2024 Chess.com Community Championships series is launching later this month with the Hyperbullet Championship. The Community Championships is your chance to win a crown and cash on Chess.com and first up, ...
We're happy to announce the release of IM Jeremy Silman's classic The Amateur's Mind on Chessable. Replace the most common amateur strategic misconceptions with the decision-making process of the masters and start dominating your opponents! C...
If you're looking for some chess Entertainment, we have The Real Thing. Chess.com is excited to announce our newest bot, Phoenix lead singer Thomas Mars! You can challenge the new bot by going to our Play Computer page. But beware—Thomas' bo...
Banter Blitz—the much-loved series that sadly disappeared when Chess.com took over Chess24. Or did it? Chess.com is delighted to announce the return of Chess24’s flagship show which featured a ton of timeless moments where fans got t...
Chess.com is happy to announce the new Dashboard view on our Events page. You can now find all the information you need on the same page, making navigation much easier and more intuitive. This new view mirrors the old Chess24 interface, a success ...
Chess.com is proud to announce our partnership with the Charlotte Chess Center! Founded in 2014, one of the most influential centers in the US is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. We are ecstatic to work with an incredible over-the-board organi...
Please note that this article's offer has expired, but the ChessUp 2 has now launched with a special holiday offer! You can learn more and order on ChessUp 2's website. It’s the ingenious new device that’s set to revolutionize the wa...
Edited on April 2, 2023: Happy April Fools' Day, everyone. Stay safe! Chess.com is excited to announce a complete overhaul of the chess-playing experience, now especially crafted for the next generation of young talents. With a swipe-cen...
GM Ben Finegold is known for his sharp wit and even sharper tactics. And now you have the chance to experience both of these when you play his official Chess.com bot! Play The Finegold Bot This iconic American grandmaster has been entertaining...
The 2024 Candidates Tournament is rapidly approaching, and it could very well be a landmark moment in chess history once all is said and done. Exciting young talents combine with established veterans of the game, with the winner taking on current ...
March is Women's History Month, and to celebrate the impact that women have had—and continue to have—on the game of chess, we're hosting a special arena tournament and roundtable discussion featuring some of the leading women's voices ...
Chess.com is excited to announce our newest chess variant, Chess With Checkers! This fresh variant follows the same rules as regular chess, with one exception: everything on the board looks like checkers pieces. Click the button below to try ...
It’s March, and murder is afoot! Play against five suspects in this month-long chess murder mystery! Check back throughout the month as you unlock new dialogue, clues, and hints while playing these five fun characters. Solve The Myst...
Get ready to do some damage. Learn how to go straight for your opponent's throat from move one with GM Jan Gustafsson's new Aggressive 1.e4 Repertoire Part I on Chessable! Click the button below to try out the Short & Sweet free version o...
They’ve got their offensive lines ready, and they’re ready to sack! But we’re not talking gridiron here, this is a game on another grid—chess. Next month the Maryland Terrapins become the latest team to take the field for...
Chess.com is excited to announce the launch of Team Chess Battle—a new tournament that brings banter, chat, and great games from some of the best in the business. What makes this event different? It’s a 2v2 team tournament where the ...
Chess.com is ready to knock it outta the park again with the launch of a new tournament featuring stars from the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball team. SlugChamps: Guardians Chess Club will pit eight teammates from one of America’...
The inaugural ChessKid National Festival is only a week away, and some of the chess world's most famous names are getting ready to descend on Charlotte, North Carolina to join the festivities. Tickets for the ChessKid National Festival are still...
"Here ye, here ye! Gather round as I tell a tale about the Kingdom Chess App that was just announced!" a wise knight once said. In this app, you can play chess against worthy opponents for gold, battle bots, solve fun missions, and build up YOUR k...
