r/Chess

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About r/Chess

All about the game of chess, including discussions on professional tournaments, game analysis and theory. If you are new to the game, check out /r/chessbeginners and before posting here please read our rules: https://www.reddit.com/r/chess/wiki/index.

The community at a glance

r/Chess is a Subreddit for Professional Sports Fans and Chess Fans with roughly 1.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #7 in the Chess communities list.

Roughly 120K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Chess, Worst, and Struggling. Product recommendations often mention chess book and opening.

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1.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +120K members
Growth: +6.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 11K members
  • 2014: 11K members
  • 2015: 9K members
  • 2016: 19K members
  • 2017: 20K members
  • 2020: 199K members
  • 2021: 152K members
  • 2022: 142K members
  • 2023: 326K members
  • 2024: 636K members
  • 2025: 223K members
  • 2026: 91K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 11K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 13K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 11K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 9K members
  • Sep: 8K members
  • Oct: 438 members

Topics

  • Chess
    56 posts in the past month
    #1
    Chess
    56
  • Worst
    15 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    15
  • Struggling
    10 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    10
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    9
  • Time
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Time
    7

Flair

  • Chess Question
    14 posts in the past month
    1. why is this a blunder????
    2. Komodo Dragon 3.2 Mac
    3. Opening recommendations?
    #1
    Chess Question
    why is this a blunder???? · Komodo Dragon 3.2 Mac · Opening recommendations?
    14
  • Miscellaneous
    14 posts in the past month
    1. I just wanna play chess bro
    2. Why sound i play chess?
    3. In day 3 of learning chess, puzzles are going so poorly already and I don't know if this is even useful
    #2
    Miscellaneous
    I just wanna play chess bro · Why sound i play chess? · In day 3 of learning chess, puzzles are going so poorly already and I don't know if this is even useful
    14
  • Puzzle/Tactic
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Got this position in a blitz game (White to play)
    2. Well it's very satisfying i would say
    3. Beautiful motive I overlooked in a game I played recently. White to move and win.
    #3
    Puzzle/Tactic
    Got this position in a blitz game (White to play) · Well it's very satisfying i would say · Beautiful motive I overlooked in a game I played recently. White to move and win.
    13
  • Game Analysis/Study
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Bishop sac to win queen!
    2. I cant play chess at all. Help
    3. Why did he resigned here??
    #4
    Game Analysis/Study
    Bishop sac to win queen! · I cant play chess at all. Help · Why did he resigned here??
    10
  • Video Content
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Stockfish 19 on steroids vs me.
    2. Great free documentary on Youtube: '1977 Chess: Where Karpov is King' -BBC Archives
    3. Excuse me, what now?
    #5
    Video Content
    Stockfish 19 on steroids vs me. · Great free documentary on Youtube: '1977 Chess: Where Karpov is King' -BBC Archives · Excuse me, what now?
    7

Product recommendations

  • chess book
    20 posts in the past month
    1. What is the single best chess book you have read and why?
    2. Best books and openings for a beginner
    3. Best chess book lineup?
    #1
    chess book
    What is the single best chess book you have read and why? · Best books and openings for a beginner · Best chess book lineup?
    20
  • opening
    8 posts in the past month
    1. If I don't have access to chessable courses, what are the best alternatives for learning my openings better?
    2. Hi guys I'm newbie of chess I know the basics can you recommend a chess book opening where I can learn I want to learn every opening especially sicillian
    3. Guys can you recommend a chess book where I can learn opening like Sicilian,caro kann,kings indian,and ruy Lopez btw I comfortable with basics
    #2
    opening
    If I don't have access to chessable courses, what are the best alternatives for learning my openings better? · Hi guys I'm newbie of chess I know the basics can you recommend a chess book opening where I can learn I want to learn every opening especially sicillian · Guys can you recommend a chess book where I can learn opening like Sicilian,caro kann,kings indian,and ruy Lopez btw I comfortable with basics
    8
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Chess for?
Best for Professional Sports Fans and Chess Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Chess free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Chess have?
Roughly 1.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Chess on?
r/Chess runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Chess cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Chess is organized under Professional Sports Fans, Chess Fans.
How do I join r/Chess?
You can join r/Chess 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.
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