r/Chess

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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 1.8M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Chess topic page.

Roughly 110K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Chess, Magnus, and Opening. Product recommendations often mention chess book and opening.

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Yearly: +110K members
Growth: +6.4% / 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: 62K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 3K members
  • Oct: 8K members
  • Nov: 11K members
  • Dec: 10K members
  • Jan: 13K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 13K members
  • May: 11K members
  • Jun: 7K members

Topics

  • Chess
    249 posts in the past month
    #1
    Chess
    249
  • Magnus
    27 posts in the past month
    #2
    Magnus
    27
  • Opening
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Opening
    21
  • Worst
    19 posts in the past month
    #4
    Worst
    19
  • Elo
    19 posts in the past month
    #5
    Elo
    19

Flair

  • News/Events
    56 posts in the past month
    1. Moment where Nodirbek Abdusattorov lost an equal endgame to Nikolas Theodorou due to the touch-move rule in Round 8 of the UzChess Cup 2026
    2. Ian Nepomniachtchi defeats Hans Niemann in round 8 of UzChess Cup 2026
    3. Arjun Erigaisi sacrifices his queen to defeat Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid Team Championship
    #1
    News/Events
    Moment where Nodirbek Abdusattorov lost an equal endgame to Nikolas Theodorou due to the touch-move rule in Round 8 of the UzChess Cup 2026 · Ian Nepomniachtchi defeats Hans Niemann in round 8 of UzChess Cup 2026 · Arjun Erigaisi sacrifices his queen to defeat Magnus Carlsen at the World Rapid Team Championship
    56
  • Miscellaneous
    36 posts in the past month
    1. My farewell letter to chess and some controversial tips on how to consistently gain rating
    2. Street chess games in New York City. (1986)
    3. "How introverted are you?" Zhu Jiner: yes
    #2
    Miscellaneous
    My farewell letter to chess and some controversial tips on how to consistently gain rating · Street chess games in New York City. (1986) · "How introverted are you?" Zhu Jiner: yes
    36
  • Puzzle/Tactic
    36 posts in the past month
    1. "unwinnable" position for black from an anime
    2. I almost resigned (easy but fun)
    3. I can’t believe I actually found this during a real game; white to move
    #3
    Puzzle/Tactic
    "unwinnable" position for black from an anime · I almost resigned (easy but fun) · I can’t believe I actually found this during a real game; white to move
    36
  • Chess Question
    29 posts in the past month
    1. Sure you've been on tilt, but have you ever played SO badly that Lichess gave you a Fair Play violation warning
    2. Chess.com app misleading you into using game review
    3. Why is Ne5 is considered a blunder here?
    #4
    Chess Question
    Sure you've been on tilt, but have you ever played SO badly that Lichess gave you a Fair Play violation warning · Chess.com app misleading you into using game review · Why is Ne5 is considered a blunder here?
    29
  • Video Content
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Magnus Carlsen's post match interview and closing ceremony of the ASEAN Esports Cup 2026
    2. Hikaru suggests that an extended Chess World Cup will be a great format to determine the World Chess Champion.
    3. Vidit Gujrathi speaks about his performance so far and not having a second
    #5
    Video Content
    Magnus Carlsen's post match interview and closing ceremony of the ASEAN Esports Cup 2026 · Hikaru suggests that an extended Chess World Cup will be a great format to determine the World Chess Champion. · Vidit Gujrathi speaks about his performance so far and not having a second
    9

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 1.8M 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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