Chess.com

Community Overview

About Chess.com

Welcome to the official Chess.com Discord server. Join in to talk about chess, connect and learn from other fellow chess lovers.

The community at a glance

Chess.com is a Discord Server for Professional Sports Fans and Chess Fans with roughly 161K members. It has a live chat communication style. It also includes 1:1 member pairing, events or meetups, an email newsletter, paid membership options, and courses or structured learning. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Chess communities list.

On Discord
161K Members

Community Features

This community has a realtime chat

Pairing

Only 2% of Professional Sports communities have member pairing

This community sets up 1:1 pairing between its members

This community hosts offline events and meetups

Newsletter

Only 4% of Chess communities have a newsletter

This community has an email newsletter of related content

This community has a paid membership level

Courses

Only 6% of Professional Sports communities have courses

This community offers educational courses

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chess.com for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Chess Fans enthusiasts looking for a Discord-based community with live chat, events or meetups.
Is Chess.com free to join?
Chess.com is listed with paid membership options. The community link spells out current pricing and member benefits.
How many members does Chess.com have?
Roughly 161K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is Chess.com on?
Chess.com runs on Discord. Discord is an American VoIP, instant messaging and digital distribution platform designed for creating communities. Users communicate with voice calls, video calls, text messaging, media and files in private chats or as part of communities called "servers". Discord originally became popular in the gaming communities, but now has spread to software developers, crypto, and beyond.
What topics does Chess.com cover?
On the Hive Index, Chess.com is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Chess Fans.
How do I join Chess.com?
You can join Chess.com by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Professional Sports communities like?
The largest sports category on the site, covering betting, fan discussion, and athlete coverage across major leagues. Discord dominates with sports betting communities and pick sharing servers alongside official fan communities, while Reddit hosts team-specific subreddits for virtually every professional franchise.