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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 111K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Chess, Worst, and Hate. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention chess book and opening.

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Yearly: +111K 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: 73K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 10K members
  • Jul: 8K members
  • Aug: 304 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. My soviet collection. Is soviet way still the better way to train today?
    2. need an advice choosing a black repertoire that matches my long-term style
    3. How to enhance my tactics
    #1
    Advice Requests
    My soviet collection. Is soviet way still the better way to train today? · need an advice choosing a black repertoire that matches my long-term style · How to enhance my tactics
    7
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Seeking help to reach 1200 elo and beyond
    2. Any good e-ink device that run Lichess/Chess.com well?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Seeking help to reach 1200 elo and beyond · Any good e-ink device that run Lichess/Chess.com well?
    2
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. F*d around and came up with a new chess variant idea
    2. I built Kiebitz – a local-first chess training companion for desktop and Android
    #3
    Ideas
    F*d around and came up with a new chess variant idea · I built Kiebitz – a local-first chess training companion for desktop and Android
    2
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. What is the usual price for tutoring lessons with NM and FM?
    #4
    Money Talk
    What is the usual price for tutoring lessons with NM and FM?
    1

Topics

  • Chess
    52 posts in the past month
    #1
    Chess
    52
  • Worst
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    19
  • Hate
    9 posts in the past month
    #3
    Hate
    9
  • Struggling
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    8
  • Time
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Time
    7

Flair

  • Miscellaneous
    37 posts in the past month
    1. 14 masters at the Bled 1931 tournament. Alekhine won.
    2. Since becoming a club player, I really dislike rapid.
    3. The Famous Game of Chesse-Play London, 1614
    #1
    Miscellaneous
    14 masters at the Bled 1931 tournament. Alekhine won. · Since becoming a club player, I really dislike rapid. · The Famous Game of Chesse-Play London, 1614
    37
  • Chess Question
    33 posts in the past month
    1. My soviet collection. Is soviet way still the better way to train today?
    2. need an advice choosing a black repertoire that matches my long-term style
    3. Why would it be recommend to lose the king's castling right and defend like this?
    #2
    Chess Question
    My soviet collection. Is soviet way still the better way to train today? · need an advice choosing a black repertoire that matches my long-term style · Why would it be recommend to lose the king's castling right and defend like this?
    33
  • Game Analysis/Study
    17 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone help me understand why this position is winning for black?
    2. Play Like Alekhine! Day 22 of 30
    3. Got this funny looking mate in a rapid game today
    #3
    Game Analysis/Study
    Can anyone help me understand why this position is winning for black? · Play Like Alekhine! Day 22 of 30 · Got this funny looking mate in a rapid game today
    17
  • News/Events
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Bodhana Sivanandan Earns First IM Norm at 11, Becomes Youngest Woman Ever to Do So
    2. Ian Nepomniachtchi goes down to 2537 GM in the final round of the Dole Open
    3. Viswanathan Anand on Twitter: announcement of joining Turlov's ticket as Deputy President in upcoming FIDE elections
    #4
    News/Events
    Bodhana Sivanandan Earns First IM Norm at 11, Becomes Youngest Woman Ever to Do So · Ian Nepomniachtchi goes down to 2537 GM in the final round of the Dole Open · Viswanathan Anand on Twitter: announcement of joining Turlov's ticket as Deputy President in upcoming FIDE elections
    14
  • Puzzle/Tactic
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Is there a possibility of mating in two? Or is the guy fooling people?
    2. I did not find the only move. Can you?
    3. I finally got a smothered mate!
    #5
    Puzzle/Tactic
    Is there a possibility of mating in two? Or is the guy fooling people? · I did not find the only move. Can you? · I finally got a smothered mate!
    11

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?
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