Independent Communities for Chess Fans

FAQ

What are chess communities?

Communities for chess players at every level, from beginners learning the basics to experienced players competing online. Discord has major hubs for live discussion, lessons, and tournaments, with Reddit communities for openings, game analysis, and chess news.

How many Chess independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 2 Chess independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are massive (50%) or gigantic (50%). We only have a handful of listings so far, so treat these numbers as directional. The main Chess topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include paid community and courses. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free chess independent communities?

Every listing here requires payment, an application, or both. See the main Chess topic page to compare access across all platforms.

Which chess independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces ChessGames.com and ChessTempo first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 8/5/2023, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.