Review about chess.com - online chess and social networking website from Joey Cristobal

Play chess online for free on Chess.com with over 50 million members from around the world. Have fun playing with friends or challenging the computer!

Chess.com is an internet chess server, internet forum and social networking website. The site has a freemium model in which some features are available for free, and others for accounts with subscriptions. Live online chess can be played against other users at daily, rapid, blitz or bullet time controls, with a number of chess variants available. Chess versus a chess engine, computer analysis, chess puzzles and teaching resources are also offered.

The site additionally has news articles and tournament coverage. It has hosted online tournaments including Titled Tuesdays, the PRO Chess League, the Speed Chess Championships, PogChamps, and computer vs computer events.

Chess.com Today

• Chess.com hosts more than ten million chess games every day.
• Chess.com employs more than 200 people as programmers, content editors, and member support. This team is entirely virtual (no office) and represents 35 countries!
• Chess.com supports more than 50 world class chess players, coaches, and professionals by paying them to create awesome content.

Our Values

Chess.com tries to be more than a chess site. We strive to be a community where chess fans from around the world can feel safe and happy while they grow as chess players. Here's what we believe in:

Kindness: We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect. We encourage everyone to follow the golden rule of treating others how you would like to be treated. Be kind!

Learning: You never lose when you learn! Life and chess are both about learning, growing, experimenting, failing and then getting back up again with greater knowledge and understanding.

Joy: We believe in fun, smiles, laughter, and in creating enjoyable experiences for everyone. Chess can be pure joy! The beauty of the game and the pure satisfaction of moving chess pieces around a board… exhilarating!