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[rose fox]

No Discord Digest last week due to 50% of our team being sick, but we’re (mostly) healthy and back in business! Hope @everyone had a good weekend.

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Carlsen's Abdication: Reactions From The Chess World

While it wasn’t a total surprise, the world champion’s decision to not defend his title still came as a shock to many. Check out this overview of reactions from across the chess world, including the thoughts of former world champions like GMs Viswanathan Anand, Garry Kasparov, and Vladimir Kramnik.

Who Will Be The Next World Champion?

Does GM Gregory Serper have psychic powers? He was one of the few to accurately predict that Carlsen would go through with his decision to not defend the title, and also has some interesting thoughts on who will be our next world champion. Check out this article to find out who it is…

Announcing Arena Kings With A New Weekly Format

We’re happy to announce the return of Arena Kings! Starting on August 3 at 9 a.m. PT/18:00 CET, some of your favorite chess streamers will compete against each other in this fun event, featuring a weekly prize of 400 Twitch subs! Can GM Hikaru Nakamura retain his crown?

Why The London Is The Best Chess Opening

There are two things every new chess player learns very fast. The first is how to move the pieces. The second is that, for some reason, you have to hate the London System. One of our writers explores the most divisive chess opening in this not-entirely-serious look into why the haters are wrong and the London System is actually an S-tier opening.

Everything You Need To Know About Bobby Fischer

GM Bobby Fischer is a legendary and divisive chess figure—the boy from Brooklyn who single-handedly took down an empire. A chess genius, a champion, and a troubled mind, Fischer was undoubtedly a unique character. Learn more about Fischer here, as we continue to revisit one of the greatest chess matches in history.

Everything You Need To Know About Boris Spassky

A child prodigy destined for greatness, GM Boris Spassky was an exemplary sportsman and a stoic character. The young Soviet chess master fulfilled his destiny in 1969, when he defeated none other than GM Tigran Petrosian to become the world champion. Learn more about the other half of the ‘Match of the Century’ right here.

The 44th Chess Olympiad Is Happening

The 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India has officially started! Catch the action live on Chess.com/TV, and check out this guide to Chess.com’s coverage of the event for more information. Recaps of all the action can be found at chess.com/news.

Chess News

• Carlsen Wins Grand Chess Tour's SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz
• Yoo, Yu, Shabalov Win U.S. National Championships
• 7-Year-Old's Finger Broken By Chess-playing Robot
• 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad Inaugurated In Chennai, India
• WSCC: Tactics Roar In World No. 1 vs. Chess Queen
• Hakobyan, Muradli Win Chess.com Global Play-Ins
• Paravyan, Theodorou Win Chess.com Global Play-Ins
• Fist Pumps and Second Chances: Fedoseev and Bok Win

[rose fox]

Happy Tuesday everyone! We’re @here with another Discord Digest for you.

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Chess.com Monthly Update

The latest monthly update is live, with all of the highlights from the last month as well as some previews of exciting upcoming events and more. Get the lowdown on new Chess.com features, tournaments, and community activities right here!

Anna Cramling Talks Chess, Streaming, Vin Diesel

Our Streamer of the Month is WFM Anna Cramling. As a titled player, Anna brings a high level of chess knowledge and competitive experience to her stream, and mixes her wholesome and entertaining personality with years of insight and expertise. Check out our interview with her!

Street Chess

Many talented street chess players learned how to play the game in jail or in prison. From trash talking to chess tattoos, this group of players takes the game to the next level. Street Chess is a five-part series portraying the non-traditional environments where chess has been quietly influencing generations of players.

Bobby Fischer's Most Brilliant Move

GM Bobby Fischer is generally considered one of the most brilliant chess players in history, but what was his most brilliant move? Why is Fischer still considered a legend of the game, decades after his career ended? GM Gregory Serper investigates.

Announcing Recommended Matches

We’re happy to announce the release of Recommended Matches. For the first time ever, you’ll be presented with personalized pairings for Daily Games on your home screen. Check out more information in the announcement article here.

The Action-Packed Olympiad Has Been Decided

The 2022 Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India has seen some incredible games, and the winners are in! Uzbekistan has won the open section, while Ukraine won the women’s section. Recaps of all the action can be found at https://chess.com/news.

Chess News

• Olympiad Flash Report: Uzbekistan Wins Open, Ukraine Wins Women's
• Nakamura, Other Streamers Dominate Tuesday Tournaments
• CGC: Final Spots Clinched: Le Quang Liem, Tuan Minh Le Win
• Dvorkovich Re-elected As FIDE President
• RCC: World No. 6 Junior Triumphs in Knockout and Swiss

[rose fox]

Happy Tuesday everyone! Another week, another Discord Digest. @everyone

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World Champions Who Gave Up The Crown

GM Magnus Carlsen made waves with his decision not to play in the 2023 World Championship. However, he is hardly the first world champion to do so. Some cases, like GM Bobby Fischer, are relatively famous. But how much do you know about Kasparov, Karpov, and Alekhine? Find out in this article!

The Olympiad Deja Vu

GM Gregory Serper continues his psychic streak. The same grandmaster who predicted that GM Magnus Carlsen would abandon his title also predicted great things for Uzbekistan, who just won the 2022 Olympiad. In this article, Serper compares this year’s Olympiad with the events he played in 30 years ago and finds some interesting similarities…

Bobby Fischer Wins A Chaotic Brilliancy

Game 13 was the most chaotic, bizarre, and epic game of what was a chaotic, bizarre, and epic 1972 World Championship match. Don’t miss this recap of one of the most fascinating chess battles of the last century. Which player didn’t sleep all night, and who made a massive blunder? There’s only one way to find out.

Captain Ivan Sokolov On Coaching The Gold-Winning Uzbek Chess Squad

GM Ivan Sokolov, a former top player himself, was the coach of the gold-winning Uzbek team at the Olympiad in Chennai, India. In an interview with Chess.com, the Dutch-Bosnian grandmaster reveals what it's like to work with this winning team of young prodigies (which included two teenagers).

RCC Finals Take Place This Week

The Rapid Chess Championship is heating up, and the Round of 16 begins on August 18 at 9 a.m. Pacific Time. This star-studded event will feature GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Alexander Grischuk, and more… Who will come out on top?

Prices Are Changing On Sept 1 (But Not For Existing Premium Members!)

On September 1, for the first time since 2009, we are changing our membership plans. Prices are changing for future premium members, and the structure of our plans will change. Find out more here.

Chess News

• RCC: So Prevails In Last Knockout
• RCC: Nepomniachtchi Wins Week 25 Swiss
• Titled Tuesday: Comebacks and Near-Perfection On Display
• Olympiad: Uzbekistan Wins Gold In Open; Ukraine In Women's

[olive obsidian]

Hey everyone! We’ve just announced the Bracket Contest for the RCC Finals starting tomorrow. We’ve moved our contests to Challonge.com, so they should be way more fun to fill out than the old Google Form 😄

https://go.chess.com/rcc-contest

[rose fox]

Hi all! Hope you have a great week. @here

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The History Of Chess: A Reflection Of Us

The History Of Chess: A Reflection Of Us is a free-to-watch documentary exploring the history of the World Chess Championship, chess champions, and their personalities. It also explores how the way the game developed throughout the years is a reflection of the world we live in. Backed by in-depth research of thousands of newspaper articles, works of art, and historical footage and images, the documentary brings chess history to life.

Nepomniachtchi Wins The 2022 Rapid Chess Championship

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi clinched the Grand Final of the 2022 Rapid Chess Championship on Sunday, defeating GM Dmitry Andreikin. Check out this article for a full review of the match, which featured pristine play by the seemingly invincible Nepomniachtchi.

5 Times Young Bobby Fischer Destroyed An Adult In Chess

Let NM Anthony Levin transport you back to the days of GM Bobby Fischer’s youth, when the former world champion was simply a young boy with immense talent and seemingly unlimited potential. The story begins with an unknown 13-year-old defeating an IM twice his age, catapulting the boy’s name into instant fame.

Coach of the Month: Andrey Malkhasyan

The Coach of the Month series introduces you to some of the best chess coaches on the internet. Andrey Malkhasyan is an expert player and chess coach who has taught at the American Chess Academy since 2017. While he is actively working towards his national master title, he’s also accepting new students!

Chess Played Quick - Variants (Bingo Edition)

Chess Played Quick is Chess.com's series of events where top chess streamers complete bounties for prizes. On August 25, you can watch some of your favorite chess personalities compete at different chess variants for a prize pool of 2,000 Twitch subs. Check out all the info here.

Chess News

• Magnus Carlsen Wins FTX Crypto Cup
• Nepomniachtchi Can't Stop Winning, Clinches 2022 RCC Title
• Announcing The 2022 FIDE Fischer Random World Chess Championship
• WSCC: Fighting Spirit to the End: Lagno Defeats Vaishali
• Titled Tuesday: Another Great Tuesday For Streamers

[olive obsidian]

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[rose fox]

Hi all! Let’s start the week off properly with some bewildering blunders, fun facts, and insightful interviews. @here

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Learn From Super Grandmasters' Blunders

GM Gregory Serper is back, and this time he’s brought back a bunch of blunders from the recent FTX Crypto Cup. Feel better about your own mistakes when you realize that even grandmasters sometimes lose their queen in one move, and learn to avoid falling into these traps yourself. Can you see what GM Alireza Firouzja couldn’t?

Who Is The Biggest Prizewinner In Chess History?

No one has ever put together a comprehensive, historical account of exactly how much prize money the best chess players have won at the board—until now! So which chess player throughout history actually made the most money by playing chess? The answer might surprise you…

Interviewing The Coach Of Olympiad Sensation Gukesh

India's second-highest-rated player, GM Gukesh D, was one of the biggest stars of the 2022 Olympiad. FM Niranjan Navalgund sat down with Gukesh’s coach, GM Vishnu Prasanna, to talk about what it’s like to coach one of the world’s top young grandmasters (and more).

Magnus Crashes Titled Tuesday Again

World Champion Magnus Carlsen made an unexpected appearance in Titled Tuesday for the second time this year. Although he started with a seven-game winning streak, he finished the late event in ninth place. GM-elect Tuan Minh Le won the early event, while GM Daniil Dubov finished first in the late event. Catch this full review of the action by NM Anthony Levin.

Hikaru Covers St. Louis + Sinquefield Cup Events

If you’re looking for coverage of the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz event and the upcoming
2022 Sinquefield Cup, make sure you check out GM Hikaru Nakamura’s Twitch channel. A star-studded team of commentators (today features GM Irina Krush and WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni) will be joining his channel to cover the action.

Chess News

• Chess.com Makes Offer To Play Magnus Group
• Fischer Random World Championship: Fedoseev Triumphs In An 'Absolutely Different World'
• Women's World No. 1 Makes Astonishing Comeback vs. The Powerful Gunina
• St. Louis Rapid & Blitz: Firouzja Asserts Early Lead
• St. Louis Rapid & Blitz: Firouzja Falters But Maintains Lead
• St. Louis Rapid & Blitz: Undefeated MVL Moves Into Tied First With Firouzja In Rapid

[rose fox]

Happy Tuesday, everyone! @here

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Club Of The Month: 4 Player Chess

Have you ever tried 4 Player Chess? Now’s the time! The 4 Player Chess club has an active community of around 25,000 members who love the four-player version of the game. Find out what makes this popular variant so special in the latest Club of the Month article.

September FIDE Ratings: The New Power Generation

A new generation of chess is on the rise, and the latest FIDE rankings give us a glimpse into who will be ruling the chess landscape in years to come. Is an emerging world champion on the list? Which nation’s chess future is shining the brightest? Which current superstars find their powers declining? Find out here.

Lagno Wins WSCC

GM Kateryna Lagno defeated defending champion GM Hou Yifan in the final of the FIDE Chess.com 2022 Women's Speed Chess Championship on Friday. The determination and attacking styles of these two grandmasters made this match a riveting duel of minds, with the result undecided until the very last game!

Firouzja Clinches Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz With 4 Rounds To Spare

The 2022 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz came to a close on Tuesday with a historic victory from GM Alireza Firouzja. The blitz superstar continued to a 22-game undefeated streak that saw him soar 107 rating points to eclipse the 2900 mark in the FIDE blitz ratings.

Bobby Fischer Wins Match Of The Century

Half a century ago, GM Bobby Fischer emerged as the first American world champion of chess in history. Our coverage of the Match of the Century ends with a report on the 21st game.

Chess News

• Machine-like Efficiency By Carlsen To Beat Nepomniachtchi
• GM Monika Socko Wins European Women's Chess Championship
• 11-Year-Old Erdogmus Earns IM Title And Wins ChessKid Youth SCC
• Martinez Beats The Crowd, Young IM Wins Again

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On another note, we have 82 new emoji!

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[rose fox]

@everyone Information regarding scam DMs

Scam DM Information

Recently our server has seen an increased amount of accounts sending our users suspicious direct messages containing different scams. While we do our best to prevent this and deal with these accounts, it's impossible to stop all of them! Here's some tips to help you (and your account) stay safe!

Two-Factor Authentication

With Two-Factor Authentication, your account will be safer than ever! By using your phone number and/or an authenticator app, Discord can be extra sure that it's really you! Here's Discord's detailed guide on how to set up Two-Factor Authentication.

Being Careful Around Links

Most scams require you to click a link. They promise you free Nitro, gift cards and other free stuff, or they claim that the link contains important information about you. It's all FAKE. The website will likely pretend to be a known platform like Discord or Google, asking you to log in. Never enter any personal information or credentials and ideally, never click links you do not trust.

Discord Raid Prevention

Discord is experimenting with a new feature to help server owners deal with "raids" like these. We have used this tool to report the ongoing raid and have temporarily disabled all invite links. If you were trying to invite a friend but it didn't work, this would be why! Don't worry, we'll enable invites again soon.

Turning Off Direct Messages (From Servers)

Did you know that you can completely stop receiving unwanted Direct Messages from specific servers? In the Chess.com server we have places to publicly discuss almost anything, so people you don't know shouldn't have a lot of reason to send you DMs.

By turning this setting off, only people you have added as a friend will be able to direct message you! A screenshot explaining where to change this setting can be found below this message (Right-click a server from your server list).

[olive obsidian]

@here Do you want to win $100,000? Well, now you can! All you have to do is predict ALL the games of the upcoming Chess.com Global Championship correctly. You need a PERFECT BRACKET Easy, right?

Read all about it and submit your bracket now at https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-com-global-championship-100k-bracket-contest

IM Levy Rozman aka GothamChess, and GM Daniel Naroditsky have taken a look at the bracket and given their predictions: https://www.chess.com/article/view/cgc-knockouts-expert-predictions

Good luck everyone!!

[rose fox]

Another Monday, another Discord Digest. Hope you all have a great week! @here

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Chess.com Update: Enjoy Our New Improvements

The emoji palette is back, the apps are faster than ever, and there are some awesome changes being announced for this very Discord server. Check out this month’s Chess.com update here.

Global Championship $100K Bracket Breakdown: Danny, Danya, And Levy Make Predictions

The Chess.com Global Championship Knockouts are almost upon us, with 64 of the strongest players in the world getting ready to compete for the title of Global Champion. It's not an easy job to predict the winners, but there’s $100,000 waiting for you if you can guess every single result correctly. Get some help from Danya, Danny, and Levy for your CGC bracket!

Firouzja's Opening Tricks

Is GM Alireza Firouzja the new Bobby Fischer? Are we witnessing history in the making? GM Gregory Serper explores the young grandmaster’s bag of tricks, and talks about some of his unique and creative openings.

Learn From A World Champion

In August, Steffen Slumstrup Nielsen of Denmark became the new world champion of chess study composition. Interviewed by Chess.com, Nielsen tells us all about the world of chess studies!

Chess News

• Firouzja Wins Sinquefield Cup & The Grand Chess Tour
• Announcing The $100,000 CGC Bracket Contest
• Nakamura Nearly Perfect Early, Nearly Sweeps Late
• Anand, Ivanchuk, Kramnik, Topalov Among Global Chess Championship Participants
• Chess Returns To Kyiv, Where The War Is Never Far Away
• Gaprindashvili's 'Queen's Gambit' Lawsuit Vs. Netflix Settled

[rose fox]

Happy Tuesday, everyone. @here

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How Often Is The World Champion The Best Player?

Ideally, the world champion would always be the best chess player in the world. We can agree that GM Magnus Carlsen, who has been world number-one by rating since 2010 and world champion since 2013, is both. At some point next year, he won't be… but is this situation more common than we think?

Join the 2022 Bughouse World Championship

We’re excited to announce the 2022 Bughouse World Championship! The format has been upgraded from last year, and [details including rules and regulations can be found here. Interested in winning a share of the $5,000 prize pool? Register here before October 4! Qualifiers start on October 1.

Meet The Woman Behind Some Of The World's Most Iconic Chess Photos

The super-talented WFM Maria Emelianova, also known as PhotoChess, is our Streamer of the Month for September! Check out some of her all-time favorite photos, learn how she started streaming, and watch a Norwegian journalist get her name so wrong that he actually just starts reciting Shaggy lyrics.

Collegiate Chess League Fall 2022 Season: All The Information

The CCL's Fall 2022 Season will see college students from around the world play in a series of rapid games for a piece of a $20,000 prize fund. Check out all the information in this guide to the next installment of the Collegiate Chess League.

Chess News

• CGC: American Favorites Clean House
• JBGC: World Champion Resigns After 1 Move Vs. Niemann, Erigaisi Leads
• Nepomniachtchi Claims Perfect Chess960 Start
• Titled Tuesday: Ukrainian Brothers Push Hard For First Among Familiar Winners
• Firouzja Wins Sinquefield Cup & The Grand Chess Tour

[rose fox]

And just like that, it’s October. This week’s digest covers how good GM Bobby Fischer really was, the mystery of chessboxing, and more. @here

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Fischer vs. Modern Elite Players

Was GM Hikaru Nakamura right when he said that any modern top GM could beat former world champion Bobby Fischer? Which generation would win in a chess showdown? GM Gregory Serper investigates, giving examples of some classic games as well as modern masterpieces by GMs like Magnus Carlsen, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and Anish Giri.

Coach Of The Month: WGM Petra Papp

With a FIDE rating of 2336, WGM Petra Papp provides online chess coaching for all levels. And luckily for you, she’s taking on new students! Read the latest Chess.com Coach of the Month article for tips on how to improve your chess, interesting games and puzzles, and personal stories from a top Hungarian chess coach.

Ludwig Announces Mogul Chessboxing Championship

Chessboxing is making a grand return, this time being brought to you by former PogChamps star Ludwig! The Mogul Chessboxing Championship will take place on Dec. 11 in the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Twelve of the biggest content creators on YouTube and Twitch will step into the ring to play chess and box in quick succession until a winner is crowned. The headliner? GM Aman Hambleton vs. IM Lawrence Trent!

Chess News

• Carlsen Wins Julius Baer Generation Cup, Announces Statement
• Praggnanandhaa Gains 660 Points As FIDE Adjusts Rapid, Blitz Ratings
• FIDE Forms Investigatory Panel For Carlsen-Niemann Controversy
• Lagno Wins Astana FIDE Women's Grand Prix
• Nakamura Sweeps Titled Tuesday After Battles With Carlsen
• Dvorkovich Criticizes Carlsen, Tasks Fair Play Committee To Investigate

[rose fox]

Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s this week’s Discord Digest for you. @here

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Catch The Cheater

GM Gregory Serper tackles the tricky issue of cheating in chess, and challenges you to look at eight games. The twist? Four of them were played by cheaters who got caught. Can you determine in what games one of the players used computer assistance, and correctly identify the cheaters?

5 Times Chess Veterans Upset Rising Stars

Names like GMs Alireza Firouzja, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, and Aleksandra Goryachkina are all making headlines in the chess world as a talented new generation representing the future of chess. We often hear about up-and-coming young players defeating the established superstars - but what are some times where the old guard refused to give way? NM Anthony Levin investigates!

Chess.com Announces The Return Of The PRO Chess League In 2023

The Professional Rapid Online League is the world's premier online chess league for professional players. The 2023 season starts on February 1, with top grandmasters from around the world competing for a piece of the $100,000 prize fund. There will be 16 teams this season, and for the first time in league history, anyone can apply to manage a squad! Find out more here.

Chess News

• Gold For Novy Bor, Pamhagen At European Club Cup
• Liang 'Ecstatic' After Defeating Aronian With 19th-Century Gambit
• Caruana Topples Niemann, Takes Sole Lead
• Norwegian Chess Federation President Resigns After Admitting To Cheating
• Wins For Anand, Carlsen But Their Teams Drop Points
• Yoo Shocks U.S. Champion So With Black
• Giri, Duda Shut Down Dark Horses, Earn Seats In Toronto Finals

[olive obsidian]

See GM Daniel Naroditsky fight it out in Puzzle Battle against GM Benjamin Bok at RazerCon 2022 – NOW at https://twitch.tv/razer

[rose fox]

Another week, another Discord Digest. Who’s the world’s most promising young chess player? What’s the move of the year so far? And have you tried duck chess yet? All this, and more… @here

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Monthly Chess.com Update: Home Page Changes, Duck Chess, And Zombies

Our monthly update keeps you in the loop about all things Chess.com - and this month is full of exciting stuff. Recent weeks have seen the release of Duck Chess (which is quickly becoming an unstoppable force), Checkmate or Die, and more. Check it out here

Predicting The Future Of Chess Prodigies

Who will be a future world champion, and what names should every chess fan remember so that you can say you predicted their rise to superstardom? SmarterChess investigates some of the world’s top young chess talents, and how they compare to established stars like GMs Hikaru Nakamura or Magnus Carlsen.

Coach Of The Month: GM Rashad Babaev

Ever wished you could receive personal chess lessons from a grandmaster? Good news, you can! Our coach of the month for October is GM Rashad Babaev, who offers lessons on Chess.com. Read our interview with him to learn more about his story, and get some grandmaster tips on how to improve your chess game.

Chess News

• Chess.com Launches Duck Chess, Seirawan Chess, Setup Chess
• Duda New Leader At Aimchess Rapid; Gukesh Youngest Player To Beat Carlsen
• Mamedyarov's 16...Rxh2 Move Of The Year?
• Niemann Wins: 'A Comeback Is Brewing'
• Nakamura And Carlsen Both Win In Day Of Strange Openings
• Underdogs Eliminate World Championship Challengers From CGC In Day Of Upsets
• Konstantin Landa, 1972-2022

[rose fox]

Happy Tuesday, everyone. It’s a good week for chess fans: catch the 2022 Fischer Random World Championship and the 2022-23 Women’s Candidates Tournament! @here

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Fischer Random Contest: Guess The Starting Position And Win Prizes

Even if you’re not playing in the 2022 Fischer Random World Championship finals, you still have a chance to win prizes! Enter your starting position before the tournament starts (October 25, 8 a.m. Pacific Time) and be in to win a one-year Diamond membership.

Chess Played Quick 960 Edition: All The Information

Chess Played Quick is Chess.com's monthly event where chess streamers do live speed runs using one of Chess.com's features. This time around, some of your favorite streamers will be trying to achieve their highest Chess960 rating!

Knowledge Is Power!

GM Gregory Serper provides you with some challenging puzzles and tactics to make sure that you can take a minor piece next time you’re up against a grandmaster. Even the world’s best players make mistakes sometimes, and you’re about to learn how to capitalize on them!

The 2022 Fischer Random World Chess Championship Begins

The wait is over! GMs Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, Hikaru Nakamura, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and other chess stars will make their first move on October 25. Will Wesley So be able to defend his title? Check out these five reasons to tune in…

Don’t Miss The 2022-23 Women’s Candidates Tournament

Back with an all-new format, this elite event features eight of the strongest women GMs in the world. Check out all the information right here and catch all the action on ChessTV or Twitch.

Chess News

• Double Gold For Azerbaijan At World Juniors
• Duda Wins Aimchess Rapid 2022 In Tiebreak
• Hans Niemann Files $100 Million Defamation Lawsuit
• Yu Claims U.S. Women's Championship In Thrilling Armageddon Tiebreaker
• Caruana Crowned U.S. Champion
• Alireza Firouzja Returns To Titled Tuesday
• How To Watch The Chess.com Global Championship Finals

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Future watch parties will show up in the server as events as well, so keep an eye out for those

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[rose fox]

Happy Monday, everyone. This week we’ve got recaps, interviews, deep-dives into chess culture, and a preview of the Chess.com Global Championship Finals. @here

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Hikaru Nakamura Wins Fischer Random World Championship

GM Hikaru Nakamura was crowned as the FIDE Fischer Random World Chess Champion on Sunday after winning a thrilling armageddon tiebreaker final against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. In the consolation matches, GM Magnus Carlsen overcame the world rapid champion GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov to round out the podium, recovering from a 1-0 deficit in the process.

Everything You Need To Know About Chess Culture

From The Queen's Gambit to some of the world’s most popular chess streamers, there are lots of different ways to access chess-based content. Check out some of the examples in this comprehensive guide to chess culture, and you might just find some new favorites.

Meet The Chess Streaming Ballerina Bringing Chaos To Twitch

Our Streamer of the Month for October is JulesGambit - a former junior chess champ who stopped playing for years before recently restarting her chess journey. Check out our interview with her to learn more about one of Twitch’s fastest-growing chess streamers, and get inspired to go on your very own rating climb.

Don’t Miss The Chess.com Global Championship Finals

Our biggest tournament of the year reaches its thrilling conclusion, starting November 2! The live finals will occur in two locations: Toronto, Canada, and Belgrade, Serbia.

GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Anish Giri, Wesley So, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Sam Sevian, Teimour Radjabov, Nihal Sarin, and Dmitry Andreikin will battle it out for the chance to be the first Chess.com Global Champion.

Join an all-star commentary team including GMs Daniel Naroditsky, Robert Hess, Aman Hambleton, IMs Danny Rensch, Levy Rozman, FM James Canty, and WGM Nemo Zhou, with guest appearances by 2022 US Chess Champion Fabiano Caruana.

Check out the full details here for more information about the event.

Chess News

• Anna Muzychuk Through To Semis As Humpy Koneru Blunders Piece
• Lei Tingjie Reaches Semis; Anna Muzychuk Hits Back To Force Tiebreak
• Titled Tuesday: Another Perfect Start Precedes Rare Tie
• Double Gold For Azerbaijan At World Juniors
• Michael Basman, 1946-2022

[olive obsidian]

Hikaru, Magnus, Nepo, Fabi and so many more are confirmed for the Speed Chess Championship 2022!! <@&895007363600371782>
https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-2022-scc

[rose fox]

Happy Monday, everyone. We have a new champion. @here

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Wesley So Is The First-Ever Chess.com Global Champion

GM Wesley So defeated GM Nihal Sarin in the final match of the Chess.com Global Championship. In game six, So displayed amazing defensive abilities to seal the championship and etch his name in history as the inaugural CGC champ! Check out the flash report here.

Announcing The 2022 Speed Chess Championship

Chess.com is excited to announce the 2022 Speed Chess Championship, beginning in late November. World #1 GM Magnus Carlsen returns to an absolutely star-studded 16-player field that also includes four-time Speed Chess Champion GM Hikaru Nakamura.

What Your Chess Piece Style Says About You

Lularobs is back with an entertaining article that explains what your chess piece style says about your approach to the game! Are you a Neo or a Classic kind of player? Do you use the surprisingly terrifying ChessKid-style pieces? What is the horse factor? Prepare to find out.

Chess News

• Kazakhstan To Host FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships Dec. 26-30
• Lei Tingjie Beats Anna Muzychuk, Qualifies For Women's Candidates
• Edinburgh Chess Club Celebrates 200th Anniversary
• Newly-Crowned World Champion Nakamura Wins Another Tournament
• Game Review Now On Mobile Apps

[obsidian schooner]

<@&960513274946940948> It appears that there was an issue where Connected (not Trusted yet) users could only use Push-To-Talk in certain voice channels. This was not intended and has been fixed! You can now use said voice channels more freely 🙂

[rose fox]

Happy Wednesday, everyone. This week’s Discord Digest features championship-level trolling, the monthly Chess.com update, and a brand-new Coach of the Month. @here

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Chess.com Update: Celebrating New Champions And Exciting Opportunities

Check out our latest monthly update and learn all about exciting new features, events, and Twitter memes featuring Magnus Carlsen’s hair. There are also some great opportunities here for over-the-board organizers and college/university students to grow their chess club with Chess.com's help, so if that sounds good to you, make sure to read on!

2022 Speed Chess Championship Bracket Contest

With the 2022 SCC starting very soon, Chess.com has announced the Bracket Contest! Do you believe you can predict the perfect bracket? You can win $10,000 by doing so! There are also lots of other awesome prizes for the top 20 such as Chess.com care packages and Diamond memberships! Fill out your bracket here before the 23rd of November (5PM CET / 8AM PT).

Chess Trolling: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

GM Gregory Serper dives into the hot topic of chess trolling, featuring some real-life examples by GM Hikaru Nakamura and CGC champion GM Wesley So among others. How would Paul Morphy respond to facing the Bongcloud? Prepare to find out.

Coach Of The Month: WIM Mila Zarkovic

WIM Mila Zarkovic is a popular and well-respected chess coach with a track record of creating strong and motivated chess players. Find out more about her in this Coach of the Month interview that features puzzles, tactics, tips on how to improve your chess, and more.

Chess News

• Unstoppable Paravyan Qualifies For SCC Main Event
• Firouzja Returns To Titled Tuesday With Spectacular Win
• Wesley So Becomes First-Ever Chess.com Global Champion

[rose fox]

Happy Wednesday, everyone. Which grandmaster accused their World Championship rival of cheating through secret yogurt signals? Why should you watch this year’s SCC? Prepare to find out… Also be prepared for another ping very soon! @here

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5 Reasons To Watch The 2022 Speed Chess Championship

Can Hikaru Nakamura win his fifth (!) consecutive Speed Chess Championship, or will he be foiled by the return of Magnus Carlsen? There are lots of storylines going into this year’s Speed Chess Championship, and here are five reasons why it's a must-see event for chess lovers.

The History Of Cheating In Chess

Every form of competition between people will eventually deal with unfair play, and chess is no different. From prearranged draws to computer assistance, cheating rears its ugly head repeatedly in the history of chess. Read this article to find out about fake chess-playing automatons, allegations of Soviet collusion, and even chess hustlers trying to beat grandmasters by sneaking pieces off the board.

Chess News

• Messi, Ronaldo Play Chess In Louis Vuitton Campaign (And The Position Is Real)
• Carlsen Wins Champions Chess Tour Finals With Round To Spare
• Young Prodigies FM Tani Adewumi, IM Yagiz Erdogmus Face Off
• Duda Wins Brilliant Game In Champions Chess Tour Finals
• U.S. Champion Caruana Dominates Tuesday
• Grischuk Masterclass Seals Qualifying Spot

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @everyone! The time has come! We're now looking to take on new Discord moderators!

Are you an active member of the Chess.com Discord community and feel like helping keep the server a nice place for everyone? Now is your time! You can apply to be a volunteer Discord moderator through the following link: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/the-chess-community-needs-you

The linked post was originally written for site moderators, but all of the information applies for Discord moderators too! Just make sure you select that you want to be a Discord moderator in the form.

Good luck in the application process and we hope to see you on our team soon!

[rose fox]

Hey everyone! This week we’ve got beautiful checkmates, holiday gifts, and a reminder of the unstoppable marching of time. <@&1023219848181973062>

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The 10 Most Beautiful Checkmates Of All Time

What makes a checkmate beautiful? NM Sam Copeland delves into this question and provides some spectacular examples. Discover which famous historical checkmate inspired Magnus Carlsen in the 2016 World Cup, and find some inspiration yourself right here.

Chess.com's Holiday Gift Buying Guide

Looking for some holiday gifts for friends or family who love chess? Here’s a quick guide to getting them the perfect present. Learn which chess books are the best value for money, find out where to get the best chess essentials, and check out luxury gifts for big spenders.

Chess Facts That Will Make You Feel Old

There was a time when GM Magnus Carlsen wasn’t the world champion. Some grandmasters weren’t born when Twitter came out, or when we saw the first iPhone. Which is older: Carlsen’s title reign or Rebecca Black’s Friday? Find out in this article.

Chess News

• Gold For Nunn, Sturua, Gaprindashvili, Berend At World Senior Championships
• Ding Wins Blockbuster Match Against Grischuk
• Caruana Survives Scare Against Erigaisi
• China Wins World Team Chess Championship
• Carlsen Tops 'Strongest-Ever Field' At Tata Steel Chess 2023
• Chessbase, Stockfish Reach Settlement Over License Violation Claim
• Registrations Open For The Collegiate Chess League Spring 2023 Season

[rose fox]

Hey everyone! Chessboxing, defeating Santa, and understanding the more obscure rules of chess are this week’s themes. <@&1023219848181973062>

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Jedi Master James Canty III Talks Star Wars, Chessboxing, And More

The mighty FM James Canty III recently talked to Chess.com about all kinds of things: his background in door-to-door sales, his favorite streamers, and which grandmaster he’d least like to fight! Check it out here.

The Holiday Bots Are Back In Town

The holiday season approaches, and on Chess.com this can only mean one thing: Your favorite Holiday Bots are back! Head on over to our Play Computer page to play against Santa, Holly, Dash, Eve, and Powder. You’ll earn a special achievement for defeating each holiday bot!

The Most Misunderstood Chess Rules

Hands up if you’ve ever been personally victimized by the en passant rule. Check out the definitive guide to the most misunderstood chess rules in this handy article, and settle all chess-based arguments with your friends forever.

This Week’s Speed Chess Championship Action

The 2022 SCC is heating up: This week will feature Magnus Carlsen vs. Gukesh D, Nihal Sarin vs. Anish Giri, Wesley So vs. Nodirbek Abdusattorov, and Hikaru Nakamura vs. David Paravyan! Check out all the info right here.

Chess News

• Erigaisi, Vaishali Win Blitz Titles
• Nihal, Ushenina Winners In Contrasting Styles
• Tan Zhongyi Knocks Out Kateryna Lagno In Women's Candidates
• Goryachkina Forces Draw, Eliminates Kosteniuk
• Chess.com Files Motion To Dismiss Hans Niemann Lawsuit
• Aronian Sparks Bullet Comeback vs. Andreikin
• Carlsen Returns And Wins After Dubov Dominance

[obsidian schooner]

@everyone It's time for Magnus' return to the Speed Chess Championship RIGHT NOW! Come watch him take on Gukesh at https://twitch.tv/chess

CONTEST: Guess The Score
Reply to the thread linked below with your predicted final score for this match! You only get one attempt and edited messages will NOT count. The first person to guess the exact score wins one year of Diamond membership. If no one guesses it, the closest score will win 3 months instead!

The deadline for guesses is 17:10 CET / 8:10 PT. Event discussion is welcome at all times, though!

Thread: https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1040001118551425066

[obsidian schooner]

@here Erik and Danny will be discussing the History of Chess.com in an upcoming video. Post your questions in the thread below about the development of the site, the technology, our events, and more!

We’ll be awarding Diamond memberships for great questions and will feature them in the video!

[rose fox]

Have a good Monday, everyone! <@&1023219848181973062>

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Brilliant Moves, Beautiful Checkmates, And Big Announcements

This month’s Chess.com update provides you with everything you need to know about what’s happened and what’s coming up: tech improvements, speed chess action, and a sneak peek at some major announcements. Also, AI chess diss tracks are now a thing.

Chess.com Discord Revamp

As you might have noticed, we recently revamped our server, giving you lots of brand-new benefits and ways to be part of the chess community. Here’s a quick summary of the biggest changes, as well as a look at what we’re planning next.

5 Reasons Why Chessboxing Will Knock You Out

Yesterday’s Mogul Chessboxing Championship saw plenty of action over the board and in the ring (no spoilers here, for those of you who haven’t watched it yet). Still not sure what chessboxing is all about? Check out this quick introduction to a sport you’ll likely be seeing again in the future.

Coach Of The Month: GM Krisztian Szabo

If last week’s article on misunderstood chess rules rang some bells, it might be time to find an online chess coach. How about learning from GM Krisztian Szabo, who’s coached at the highest levels and works as the second to fellow Hungarian GM Richard Rapport? Check out some of his tips for free in this article!

This Week’s Speed Chess Championship Matches

The 2022 SCC is reaching its final and most exciting stages. Hikaru Nakamura is taking on Levon Aronian today in their quarterfinal match-up, with Magnus Carlsen vs. Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So vs. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave also happening over the coming days. Watch Nakamura vs. Aronian right now on twitch.tv/chess and chess.com/tv!

The World Cup Country Bots Are Here

There’s also knock-out action happening in other sports: only four teams remain in the FIFA World Cup! Want to show your support for your favorite nation? Play the four World Cup Country Bots before they go away on Sunday after the final!

Chess News

• Tan Beats Goryachkina, Qualifies For Women's Candidates Final
• Nihal Shines In Win Over Ding
• Gordon Hayward Plays Larry Fitzgerald
• Nakamura, So Cruise Through To Quarterfinals
• Collegiate Chess League Season 5 Recap
• Hikaru Nakamura Files Motion To Dismiss Hans Niemann Lawsuit
• Elisabeth Paehtz Becomes 40th Female GM In History

[olive obsidian]

@everyone We just surpassed 100 million members on Chess.com!

Thanks to each and every one of you—we look forward to growing chess even more in the years to come!

Here's a visual representation of our journey to 100 million members!

[rose fox]

Happy new year! Wishing you a 2023 full of happiness from our team. 💚 @here

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Puzzle Week Is Here: Enjoy Free Features Every Day!

Puzzle Week is back for 2023, beginning RIGHT NOW. To celebrate, all of our 100+ million members will have unlimited access to Puzzle Battle and other puzzle features for the entire week. There are also some special events happening throughout the week - check out the first episode of Kassa’s Classroom live on NM James Canty III’s stream right now!

2022 Chess.com Awards Winners Announced

Over 10,000 members voted, and Chess.com is happy to announce the winners of the 2022 Chess.com Awards. These awards are a great way for the community to recognize and reminisce on the great games, moves, players, creators, and other highlights the past year brought us.

GM Xiong: The Young Chess Grandmaster Taking Twitch By Storm

GM Jeffery Xiong has recently joined the exclusive club of GMs who share their love of chess on Twitch. How is streaming life going so far, and who’s his favorite NBA chess player? Read our interview with him to find out what life is like for a young chess grandmaster on Twitch!

How To Study Openings The Right Way

Ever wish that a chess grandmaster would sit down with you and teach you how to properly study and hone your opening repertoire? You’re in luck. GM Gregory Serper explains the most effective tried-and-tested methods of becoming an opening expert in this article.

Cat Bots: The Purrfect Way To Start The Year

To celebrate 2023, we’ve decided to let you go head-to-head against some of your most dangerous opponents yet. Head over to our Play Computer page to meet your new feline opponents: Scaredy Cat, Angry Cat, Mr. Grumpers, Catspurrov, and the mighty Mittens.

Tata Steel Starts This Saturday

GM Magnus Carlsen once again tops the field for the upcoming 2023 Tata Steel Chess Tournament. The 85th edition of the annual super-tournament in Wijk aan Zee will feature five players from the world's top 10 as well as some of the world's biggest talents. Check out the full list of players (and tournament details) here.

Chess News

• 12-Year-Old Master Tani Adewumi Granted Asylum in U.S.
• FIDE Announces 2024 Candidates Tournament Qualification Paths
• Iranian IM Plays Without Hijab At World Championships, Defects To Spain
• Firouzja Wraps Up Year With Titled Tuesday Win
• Duda Rings In New Year With Tournament Victory
• Alexandra Kosteniuk To Play For Switzerland
• Undefeated Alekseenko Wins Sitges With 2837 Performance Rating

[iron jetty]

Happy Monday, everyone. May all your 2023 chess resolutions come true. <@&1023219848181973062>

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GM Ray Robson Is The Mittens Of Puzzle Rush

Robson is showing no signs of giving up his Puzzles World Championship crown. He defeated his main rival, FM Dimitrios Ladopoulos, in both the Winners Final and the Grand Final to continue his reign. He won nearly every single individual battle throughout his run in the tournament. Unstoppable.

The Biggest Chess Prizewinners In 2022 (And How Much They Made)

Who are the highest rollers in chess (based on tournament earnings)? You might be able to guess who #1 is, but there are some interesting additions to the list this year. Bonus points if you can guess the top three!

Chess Lessons From George Costanza

Okay, it’s more like chess lessons from GM Gregory Serper. But that’s probably a good thing. This week, GM Serper uses George Costanza as a reference point for maintaining objectivity while playing a game of chess. Learn to keep your cool and make better decisions using a grandmaster’s insights in this article.

Watch Tata Steel Coverage On Chess.com

GMs Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, Ding Liren, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov are among the frontrunners in the 2023 Tata Steel Chess Tournament so far. Check out the full list of players (and tournament details) here, and follow the latest results here.

Chess News

• Giri's Double Sacrifice Stuns Gukesh, Carlsen Grinds Down Keymer
• Ding, Abdusattorov Score First Victories
• 2023 PRO Chess League Begins
• Multiple Decisive Tournament Victories Tuesday
• Chess.com's Clock App Just Got Updated
• Iranian Chess Arbiter Clashes With FIDE Over Human Rights Attire
• 2023 Grand Chess Tour: St. Louis Events Moved To November-December

Hehehehe.

[obsidian schooner]

Import update: New rules @everyone

We've made a set of clearer server rules that everyone should read and follow! Please check them out in #〘📝〙rules 🙂

Thank you!

[olive obsidian]

@here Chess.com is experiencing amazing levels of traffic (mostly fault) and it is overwhelming our databases. We're sorry for the intermittent issues!

In the meantime, here's 30 days of Chessable PRO for free with 15% off all courses by using this link https://www.chessable.com/discord

[iron jetty]

We’d like to begin this week’s Discord Digest with a message from our new management: Hehehe. <@&1023219848181973062>

Mittens

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A New Beginning: Chess.com Launches $2m Champions Chess Tour

Hundreds of professional players worldwide will take part in the flagship Champions Chess Tour in 2023. GM Magnus Carlsen, the world #1 and arguably the greatest (human) player in chess history, will defend his title against stars including his great rival GM Hikaru Nakamura and the 2022 Chess.com Global Championship winner, GM Wesley So. Find out more here.

Chess.com Databases Are Experiencing Extreme Pressure

On December 31, there were seven million active members on Chess.com in a single day for the first time. On January 20, there were ten million active members. Traffic on Chess.com has nearly doubled since the beginning of December, and the servers are struggling, especially during peak hours, typically around noon to 4 p.m. ET. Claw marks and whitish-brown fur have been found in our server rooms. We’re investigating the situation.

Take Vishy Anand's Chess.com Course Today

There’s a lot you can learn from a five-time world champion, especially one as revered and long-lasting as GM Viswanathan Anand. He has been one of the 10 best players in the world for over 32 years, and is now letting the cat out of the bag: Vishy has released over 5 hours of exclusive video content on Chess.com in which he discusses his career, his approach to chess, and more.

Bullet Brawl: All The Information

Bullet Brawl is a monthly two-hour arena with a 1+0 time control, where titled players compete for a piece of the $2,500 prize fund. Participants will use their tactical skill and cat-like reflexes to outplay their opponents in this exciting new series.

Check Out The New C-Squared Discord Server

Ever wanted to hang out with GMs Fabiano Caruana and Cristian Chirila? Join the cool cats over at go.chess.com/csqdiscord and take part in the discussion!

Chess News

• Tata Steel: Carlsen Overcomes Caruana, Spearheads Day of Four Victories
• Tata Steel: Abdusattorov Extends Lead In Round Of Decisive Games
• Tata Steel: So Scores First Win, Caruana Joins Chase After Abdusattorov
• Tata Steel: Abdusattorov Gives Carlsen His 1st 2-Game Losing Streak in 8 Years
• Ukrainian GM Shevchenko To Play For Romania
• Nakamura Arrives, Dubov Repeats

Hehehe.

[rose fox]

We apologize for any technical disturbances in last week’s Discord Digest - it seems like an unknown force was hacking into our servers and adding cat references everywhere… Back to business as usual with a short update today. <@&1023219848181973062>

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Giri Wins On Demand To Finish 1st In Tata Steel Chess Masters

On a suspenseful final day, GM Anish Giri won the 2023 Tata Steel Chess Tournament with his triumph over GM Richard Rapport, his first victory in the super-tournament after finishing as the runner-up five times. Check out all the action here.

PCL Starts This Week

The 2023 Pro Chess League season kicks off on February 1! Top grandmasters from around the world will organize themselves into 16 teams and compete for a piece of the $150,000 prize fund…

CCT Airthings Masters

… But that’s not the only massive event starting this week. The newly revamped Champions Chess Tour (six top-level events spanning all of 2023, culminating in live in-person finals) starts only one day later, on February 2. Watch GMs like Magnus Carlsen and Wesley So compete to win the first of these events, the Airthings Masters.

How Chess Master SimplyDevina Rediscovered Her Love Of The Game

We spoke to WFM streamer SimplyDevina about how she rediscovered her love of chess through streaming, navigates the psychology of losing and improving at chess, and overcomes the perils of her pet rabbit chewing through microphone wires.

I̵̞͘ẗ̸͙'̸̭̏s̵̝̀ ̴̤͘n̵̼̅ó̵t over.

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Chess News

• Tata Steel: Giri Defeats Ding, Narrows Abdusattorov's Lead
• Tata Steel: Carlsen Rises With 3 Rounds Left
• Tata Steel: Top Boards Face Off Peacefully, Maghsoodloo Sole Victor
• Tata Steel: Clock Ticks Down on Abdusattorov's Rivals
• Nakamura Wins Another Tuesday

[mint frost]

<@&1023223197048524890> Hey guys! check out the #👾〡bot-guide channel, we've updated it with descriptions of @shell flax 's commands and guidelines on how to use each of them!

*Reminder: you need to connect your Chess.com account to Discord in order to use most of those commands! *

[mint frost]

The GothamChess Guide To Attacking With 1.e4

"The Internet’s chess teacher” Levy “GothamChess” Rozman has finally arrived on Chessable with a fantastic opening course! The GothamChess 1.e4 Repertoire fully launches in April 2023, but you can have a taste of its high-scoring lines today:

Pre-order the repertoire to enjoy our early-bird discount & get instant access to the chapter on The Carlsen Variation Against The Dragon Sicilian!

We’ll also add the 1.e4 e5 chapter before the official release, so you’ll have plenty of time to sharpen your attacking chops, and rack up quick wins before everyone else catches on. <@&1023222965011218462>

and he sacrificed... HIS WALLET!! NOTHING, actually: you’re covered by our 100% satisfaction “love it or your money back” guarantee. In fact, we’re extending your guarantee period for 30 days after the official release (this means that if you pre-order the course, your 30-day money-back guarantee will go into effect after the full course launch date in April 2023).

So if you decide that the repertoire isn’t as easy to follow, nor as aggressive as you’d like, we’ll rush you a refund. No questions asked!

If you're @here and you wanna check it out:

Pre-order now to get the early-bird discount, and gain immediate access to the first chapter. https://www.chessable.com/gotham

[mint frost]

Want to test out your opening skills? Hop on today's thematic 1.c4 arena - starting at 12PM PT/9PM CET (in less than an hour)

To play, all you have to do is join the Chessable club at Chess.com (https://chess.com/club/chessable) and then register for the arena via this link: https://www.chess.com/play/arena/2457684?action=undefined&clubId=432451! Good luck!
@here

Why should you play 1.c4 in your games?

Well, don't ask me, ask GM Sam Shankland! He'll be here on Discord for an AMA on Wednesday, Feb 8th, 1PM PT/10PM CET. Sam recently released a brand new course on Chessable covering the Neo-Catalan, so this is a great chance to take that course and bring your questions to him directly! Check it out at https://www.chessable.com/neo! <@&895007363600371782>

[mint frost]

btw, we'll contact the top 10 and they'll get an arena champ role and flair here on Discord to use (if they want) @here

[rose fox]

Hi everyone,

First, a note about our recent server instability. Traffic on Chess.com has nearly doubled since the beginning of December, and our servers are struggling (https://www.chess.com/blog/CHESScom/chess-is-booming-and-our-servers-are-struggling). We love you, we feel your frustration, and we are working as hard as we can to return to stability as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience. <@&1023219848181973062>

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The Champions Chess Tour Is Here

Start watching the biggest Chess.com event ever, as the Champions Chess Tour kicks off properly with the Airthings Masters! GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Hikaru Nakamura are getting off to a strong start, and other massive names like GM Alireza Firouzja and GM Arjun Erigaisi are also in the running. Watch it live on Twitch.tv/Chess!

Learn From GM Sam Shankland

GM Shankland will be holding an AMA right here on Wednesday (February 8, 22:00 CET / 13:00 PT), so you can ask him any questions you’d like to ask a real-life chess master. If you’re an intermediate to expert player, make sure you check out his new Chessable course!

AI Is Taking Over The World

And you thought Mittens was bad? There’s a whole new line-up of artificial intelligence-based foes to conquer, from the still-learning ChessGPT bot to the eerily familiar Agent Chess… Start battling the bots today, before it’s too late.

We Want YOU (To Vote For Us)!

PogChamps veteran and streamer QTCinderella is organizing The Streamer Awards, an event celebrating some of the best content on the internet. One of the categories is ‘Best Chess Streamer’ - make sure you vote for your favorite! Wondering what to nominate for ‘Best Streamed Event’? How about the incredible 2022 Speed Chess Championship finals? Let’s take this chance to help the game of chess grow even more!

Our Community Now Has 50,000+ People

There are now over 50,000 of you on this Discord server - a number we couldn’t have begun to imagine when we started this. Thank you for everything you do to make this such a fun place to be. Keep being awesome.

Chess News

• Is Classical Chess Being 'Phased Out'?
• Unstoppable Kosteniuk Perfect So Far In Munich
• Gukesh Beats Former World Champion Kramnik 3 Times, Dominates Play-In
• Chess.com Hits #1 In iOS App Store
• Spanish Maniac Shrimps Qualify For PCL Main Event
• MIT Study Finds Chess Players Perform Worse When Air Quality Is Low
• Deac Edges Out Carlsen After Nakamura Wins Another

[mint frost]

*"Why can't I talk in vc?" "Why can't I send pictures?" "How to get trusted role?" * ...

WORRY NOT, DEAR SERVER MEMBER! We now have a channel dedicated to answering these and all other frequently asked questions about the server! Before you ask users or mods, check out#❓〡server-faq - you might get immediate help there!

<@&1023223197048524890> @here
(Shoutout to user NeonDactyl for this meme)

[mint frost]

GM Sam Shankland will be here on Discord for an AMA starting <t:1675890000:R> !

Sam recently released a brand new course on Chessable covering the Neo-Catalan, so this is a great chance to bring your questions to him directly about the course and the opening! Check it out at https://www.chessable.com/neo

To participate you need to connect your Discord and Chess.com accounts here https://www.chess.com/settings/connected-accounts **and get the Connected role. **

The event will be held in this stage: #1071147176266322050 Don't miss it! <@&895007363600371782> @here

[mint frost]

The 2023 Airthings Master's Grand Final couldn't be better: EL CLASSICO
GM Magnus Carlsen vs GM Hikaru Nakamura

Who do you think will win? Cast your prediction by filling out the form linked in the #1070888190375903302 channel ( ) for a chance to win a month of free Diamond Membership on Chess.com

We'll be giving out FOUR memberships total to those with the most accurate predictions (in case of ties, we'll randomly select a winner). Hurry up, the Grand Finals take place on <t:1676044800> ... <t:1676044800:R> !!!

To be eligible to win you MUST:

1. Have an open Chess.com account
2. Connect your Chess.com account to Discord via https://www.chess.com/settings/connected-accounts
3. Be a member of the Chess.com Discord server

@everyone

[mint frost]

#ChessChamps <t:1676044800:R> !! Don't forget to place your prediction by filling out the form pinned in the #1070888190375903302 channel for a chance to win a month of free diamond!! @here EL CLASSICO

[mint frost]

@here THE BEST TOURNEY EVER IS FINALLY BACK!! PRO CHESS LEAGUE 2023

To celebrate we're having a prediction contest EVERY WEEK with cool prizes including:

1 month of Diamond, 3 months of Diamond and even ONE YEAR of Diamond for FREE
Private chess lesson with IM Kassa Korley
Merch Package (swagged out)

Each week's prediction will be posted in the #1070738956385276016 forum. Read all about the contest here https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-pcl-prediction-contest

ALSO
Make sure to hop by #reaction-roles, react to the message and get a flair to show your support to one of the 16 teams competing this year!

GO BRAZIL CAPYBARAS <@&895007363600371782> <@&1023224481482809474>

[rose fox]

The Pro Chess League starts in earnest tomorrow, and you could be in to win some awesome prizes. Check out the full story below. <@&1023219848181973062>

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Pro Chess League 2023: All 16 Teams And The Players To Watch Out For

The Pro Chess League’s main event begins on February 14, a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for chess lovers. Sixteen teams will vie for a championship worth $25,000 for first place and $150,000 overall. Will you be supporting the Gotham Knights? The Canada ChessBrahs? The Spanish Maniac Shrimps? Let us know and win prizes!

Chess Played Quick - A.I. Edition

Chess Played Quick (CPQ) is Chess.com's series of events where top chess streamers complete bounties for prizes. This special A.I. edition will take place on February 20 at 9 a.m. PT/18:00 CET. Streamers will race against a three-hour clock and try to beat their favorite bots while completing challenges. The event features 2,000 Twitch subs as the prize fund!

Celebrating Black Excellence: An Interview With GM Maurice Ashley

During black history month, we recognize pioneers that changed the game. Though chess becomes a more global and diverse game each year, representation at the highest levels is still a work in progress. IM Kassa Korley spoke to the first (and for now only) African-American grandmaster, Maurice Ashley, about his life and chess career.

Server Trouble And The End Of Mittens?

Our monthly update was published last week, and it’s a big one. Get an inside glimpse into the workings of Chess.com and see what the teams are focusing on, review some of the biggest news and events of 2023 so far, and get some sneak previews of exciting things coming up.

Carlsen's Epic Game

GM Gregory Serper shares his favorite Magnus Carlsen game, reviewing some of the epic action that unfolds. Two legendary heroes face each other on the field of battle… but only one can prevail. Enjoy grandmaster-level insights into an amazing game of chess.

Chess News

• Women’s GP: Kosteniuk Pulls Off Houdini Escape In Crucial Matchup
• Airthings Masters: Carlsen Wins Rematch Vs. Nakamura
• Wesley So Becomes 2nd Player To Sweep Titled Tuesday
• 10-Year-Old Chess Book Sold Out After Youtube Mention

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Hey guys! In about 5min me and IM Kassa Korley - who is Head of Community at Chess.com - are going to be live in #1075749797648154664 to talk a bit about the Community Team, the Discord Server, changes to come and to answer some of your questions! Come say hi @here <@&1023223197048524890>

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__NEW AI BOT __
Luk.AI, the official AI sidekick of NBA All-Star and chess fan Luka Dončić, is now a http://Chess.com bot!

The AI's rating will start at 400, but the more games that Chess.com members play against it, the stronger it'll get! At the end of the month, Luk.AI will face our highest-level A.I. bot, Agent Chess. It's up to you to help him train for that battle!

Challenge him today at https://chess.com/play/computer @everyone
Read more about the Luk.AI bot at https://www.chess.com/news/view/play-luk-ai-bot-chesscom

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Results for Week 1 PCL Predictions are out! You can check them out on #1076340847190229113

As you guys know, to celebrate the return of Pro Chess League we're having a prediction contest EVERY WEEK and giving out cool prizes including:

1 month of Diamond, 3 months of Diamond and even ONE YEAR of Diamond for FREE
Private chess lesson with IM Kassa Korley
Merch Package (swagged out)
You can read all about the contest here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-pcl-prediction-contest

This week's prediction questions will also be posted on #1076340847190229113 so stay tuned! <@&1023224481482809474> @here

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We're giving 3 months of free diamond membership for whoever wins this week's PCL prediction contest

The submission form is now up on #1076340847190229113

If you can't find the link, check the thread's pinned messages. Be sure to read the form's intro text before answering, it will give you some more info about the tourney and help you make more accurate predictions! Good luck! @here

[rose fox]

Ever wanted to beat an NBA superstar at chess? Now might be your only chance. <@&1023219848181973062>

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Luk.AI Is Here

Luk.AI, the official AI sidekick of NBA All-Star Luka Dončić, has been unleashed as a Chess.com bot—and you can challenge him today. The Dallas Mavericks guard is a huge chess fan and a regular on Chess.com. Now, the 23-year-old NBA superstar is the first major athlete with his very own chess bot. He’s currently rated 1033, but is getting stronger by the day… try to dunk on him while you still can.

PCL Predictions: Week Two

No matter how you did last week (or even if you didn’t submit a prediction at all), you still have the chance to win a Diamond Chess.com membership! The questions are changed every week, giving you a brand-new opportunity to win. Enter the draw and check out last week’s results in this article.

The Mystery Of "Stupid" Chess Moves

Ever watched a game between two GMs, when suddenly one of them makes a move that looks completely stupid? There might be (and probably is) more than meets the eye! GM Gregory Serper takes you through some of the most seemingly dumb moves made by GMs that revealed a lot of hidden beauty, tactics, and mind games.

Tactics, Traps, Tricks at WR Masters

The first round of the inaugural WR Chess Masters 2023 started with a bang, when American GMs Wesley So and Levon Aronian both picked up wins in the first game. They were accompanied by Russian GM Andrey Esipenko who took the long way home, using just over 100 moves to grind out his win. Check out some of the best moves in this article.

Celebrating Black Excellence: An Interview With FM Joshua Colas

IM Kassa Korley is back with another interview! This time, Kassa sat down with FM Joshua Colas, the superstar who made headlines in 2010 after breaking the record of youngest African-American to become a US national master. Though his record no longer stands, his wisdom and experience certainly do—and he was kind enough to share it with us.

Chess News

• WR Chess Masters: Fireworks In Clash Of Youth
• WR Chess Masters: Aronian Slays Sicilian Dragon, Assumes Sole Lead
• PCL: Shanghai Tigers, California Unicorns Post Comfortable Wins
• Nakamura With Another Titled Tuesday Sweep
• Firouzja: New Career In Fashion Industry Takes Time Away From Chess

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The battle between Luk.AI and Agent Chess has begun! GO LUKA, WE TRAINED FOR THIS

Follow the games live: https://www.chess.com/computer-chess-championship <@&895007363600371782> @here

[rose fox]

Luk.AI has trained hard, and is now taking on the final boss: Agent Chess. Make sure you go cheer him on! This week’s Discord Digest also features all-new PCL predictions, news, and an update from the Ukrainian chess community. <@&1023219848181973062>

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The Robots Are Fighting

Luk.AI has been trained up by the Chess.com community, and is now taking on the mighty Agent Chess! Follow their match over at Computer Chess Championship, and make sure to play the rest of the AI bots before they disappear.

PCL Predictions: Week Three

A new week is here, which means you have a new chance to win a Diamond Chess.com membership. The questions are changed every week, giving you a fresh opportunity to win. Enter the draw and check out last week’s results in this article.

Celebrating Black Excellence: An Interview With FM Brewington Hardaway

IM Kassa Korley is back with another interview. This time, Kassa sat down with FM Brewington Hardaway, the 13-year-old chess prodigy (and ChessKid superstar). Check out some tips on Brew’s tournament mindset, what openings to play, and more.

A Year Of War For Ukrainian Chess Players

One year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine and started a war that has been going on longer than expected and shows little sign of ending soon. In March of 2022, Chess.com spoke to several Ukrainian chess players about how the terrible developments in their country affected their lives and families. Today, we hear from them again.

Chess News

• Aronian Wins Inaugural WR Chess Masters Event
• PCL: Nakamura Scores 4/4 For Gotham Knights, Croatia Bulldogs Outclass Berlin Bears
• PCL: Balance Over MVPs: Shanghai Tigers, Team MGD1 Defeat Heavyweights
• PCL: Levitov Chess Wizards Win Again, Garden State Passers Fry Spanish Maniac Shrimps
• PCL: Yogis 4-0 Turnaround Stuns Chessbrahs, Capybaras Crush Cobras
• Player Expelled From Romanian Championship After Alleged Phone Cheating

More Chess News

• Nakamura Continues Tuesday Run
• FIDE To Waive Transfer Fees For Russian Players Switching To Europe

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Results for Week 2 PCL Predictions are out! You can check them out on #1076340847190229113

As you guys know, to celebrate the return of Pro Chess League we're having a prediction contest EVERY WEEK and giving out cool prizes including:

1 month of Diamond, 3 months of Diamond and even ONE YEAR of Diamond for FREE
Private chess lesson with IM Kassa Korley
Merch Package (swagged out)
You can read all about the contest here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-pcl-prediction-contest

This week's prediction fom will also be posted on #1076340847190229113 so stay tuned! @here <@&1023223197048524890>

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**New Bots! **
It's Women's History Month, a time to honor the contributions of women throughout history and their ongoing struggle for equality.

To celebrate the occasion, you can now play chess against some of the women who fought for a better and more equitable world—and learn more about their accomplishments too!

For this edition of our monthly bots, we asked for the help of special guests to bring the bots to life. As you play, enjoy the dialogue written by streamers Lula Robs, **Jules Gambit ** and Chess.com writer **Lydia Ibrahim **!

Lularobs: https://www.twitch.tv/lularobs
Jules Gambit: https://www.twitch.tv/julesgambit
Lydia Ibrahim: https://www.chess.com/member/lydia

Head to https://www.chess.com/play/computer to play against Jane Goodall, Hedy Lamarr, Ada Lovelace, Mary Jackson, and Malala Yousafzai.

Learn more about each bot and the important women they're celebrating here:
https://www.chess.com/news/view/womens-history-month-bots> ❤️

@everyone

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This time we have competitions, new bots, and Hikaru winning. Enjoy your week! <@&1023219848181973062>

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Discover New Ways To Enjoy Chess (And Win Prizes)

The monthly Chess.com update is out - if you're trying to get an overview of what's happening across the chess world, this is a great way to catch up. See ways to win Diamond Chess.com memberships, get the latest event results, and find out about the latest website changes. Our amazing Discord community (that’s you!) gets a special mention this time.

PCL Predictions: Week Four

A new week is here, which means you have another chance to win a Diamond Chess.com membership. The questions are changed every week, giving you a fresh opportunity to win. Check out last week’s results in this article.

Celebrate Women's History Month With The New Bots

It's Women's History Month, and to celebrate the occasion, you can now play chess against some of the women who fought for a better and more equitable world. Head to our Play Computer page to play against legends like Jane Goodall, Hedy Lamarr, Ada Lovelace, Mary Jackson, and Malala Yousafzai. Learn more about the bots here.

A Brilliant Game With An Unexpected Twist

GM Gregory Serper shares one of his favorite games, with a twist worthy of a Hollywood movie. Follow the action along with similar examples from grandmaster games, including one by GM Bobby Fischer. Can you guess the ELO of the players involved? It might be harder than you think…

Chess News

• Caruana, Nakamura, Shahade Discuss The Growth Of Chess At MIT Sloan
• Adhiban Gains Perfect Score For Team MGD1, Lee Wins Upset Of Season For Arch Bishops
• Collegiate Chess League: Spring 2023 Midseason Recap
• Chess Boom Hits New Heights With 1 Billion Games Played In February
• Gotham Knights Advance To Playoffs, Croatia Bulldogs Best Team Blitz In Tiebreaks
• Indian Yogis Qualify For Playoffs; Chessbrahs Stage Reversal With Carlsen's Perfect Score
• Nakamura Wins 50th Titled Tuesday Of 11-Round Era

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PCL Prediction Contest - Week 4

Check last week's results and submit your Week 4 predictions here: #1076340847190229113

As you guys know, to celebrate the return of Pro Chess League we're having a prediction contest EVERY WEEK and giving out cool prizes including:

1 month of Diamond, 3 months of Diamond and even ONE YEAR of Diamond for FREE
Private chess lesson with IM Kassa Korley
Merch Package (swagged out)

*Read all about the contest: *https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-pcl-prediction-contest

@here <@&1023223197048524890>

[rose fox]

PCL upsets, a new chance to win Chess.com memberships, tips on playing in tournaments, and lots of chess-streaming action. Have a good week! <@&1023219848181973062>

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Streamer of the Month: thechessnerd

Our Streamer of the Month for March is thechessnerd! Known for deep dives into chess history and instructive short clips on social media, this 21-year-old streamer and chess content creator shared his story with us to give you tips and insights into how he got started making content. Don’t miss his answer about history’s most epic chess tournament!

PCL Predictions: Week Five

A new week is here, which means you have another chance to win a Diamond Chess.com membership. The questions are changed every week, giving you a fresh opportunity to win. Check out this week's questions in this article.

Playing Your First Chess Tournament? Read This First

“I was so absorbed in my task that I didn’t even see my opponent sit down. At 4’9", holding a train-themed notebook and sporting a bright yellow backpack, he couldn’t have been older than eight. So naturally, I was terrified.”

Looking to start playing over-the-board competitions, or simply want some tips for your next tournament? Check out this article by Jules on playing your first chess tournament!

The Streamer Awards Presented By Twitch

Chess was well-represented at this year’s Streamer Awards, with the Mogul Chessboxing Championship taking out ‘Best Streamed Event’ and the legendary GothamChess winning ‘Best Chess Streamer’. The game of chess is continuing to grow, and we’re looking forward to seeing even more representation in future events!

Join Us For A Special Women's History Month Celebration

Chess.com is hosting a special event in which you can get to know some of our staff members and the streamers we work with. The event, which will be shown live on Chess.com's channels on YouTube and Twitch, aims to showcase the talents of women who work, stream, and play on Chess.com and beyond. Highlights include a live Q&A session with GM Judit Polgar, one of the greatest female chess players of all time!

Pro Chess League Arena Royale: All The Information

Blurb. Play-ins happening now, you can watch on https://www.twitch.tv/chess

Chess News

• 'The Game Should Be Willing To Adjust': Caruana, Nakamura, Shahade Talk At MIT
• End Of An Era: Magnus Carlsen Plays Last Classical Games As World Champion
• Ellen Carlsen Reports Harassment After Shahade Tweet
• Alejandro Ramirez Resigns From Saint Louis Chess Club

• From Exile To Cover Star: Iranian IM Sara Khadem Featured In Elle Magazine
• Titled Tuesday: Firouzja Wins Fashionably Late
• Chess.com And FIDE Bring Chess To The Olympic Esports Series
• Tigers Sweep Bulldogs 4-0, Advance To Playoffs; Blitz Wins Battle On Board 4
• Chess Wizards Stun World Champion, Advance To Playoffs; Bortnyk Leads Passers

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WFM Maria Emelianova is a renowned photographer, journalist and twitch streamer who will join us for an exclusive AMA! If we’re lucky, she’ll share some behind the scene pics of chess tournaments and of your favorite super GMs! Ask your burning questions and come hear some fun stories about Maria’s adventures traveling the world as a professional chess photographer today! #1071147176266322050 @here

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Still got questions even after today's AMA? Well, here's an opportunity for you to talk to TWO other well known masters: GM Robert Hess and IM Tania Sachdev, the hosts of our next PCL broadcast. We'll pick the best community questions out of the thread below and they'll be answering you guys LIVE on Friday in our twitch and youtube channels, as well as on chess.com/tv!

<@&1023224481482809474> <@&895007363600371782>

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TRY TO CRASH THE ARENA [LINK DELETED] @everyone thanks

update: yall done crashed the whole website LOL (email [e-mail] to discus elo refunds if you lost due to server crash)

[rose fox]

A short and sweet Discord Digest for you this Monday. Have a fantastic week and may your queen remain unblundered. <@&1023219848181973062>

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Announcing New Game Review Features

Chess.com is excited to announce the launch of new features in Game Review, our post-game learning tool. Game Review now packs in even more features that will help you understand your games, learn from them, and enjoy your best moments!

Coach Of The Month: GM Sergey Grigoriants

Get tips, puzzles, game analysis, and stories from an internationally respected grandmaster in this new Coach of the Month article. GM Sergey Grigoriants has decades of experience as both a competitive player and a highly effective coach.

Hikaru's Chess Decathlon

GM Hikaru Nakamura and Misfits Gaming Group have announced a massive new chess tournament series: Hikaru's Chess Decathlon. This epic 10-tournament contest kicks off with a Chess960 spectacle on Monday, March 27 at 9 a.m. Pacific/18:00 Central European Time. Find out all the details here!

The American Cup Is Underway

The American Cup Group A 2023 is happening March 16-26, 2023, at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Famous GMs including Nakamura, Caruana, So, Dominguez, Aronian, Shankland, Robson, and Sevian are participating in the action! Catch expert commentary by Hikaru (when he’s not playing, that is) on his stream.

Chess News

• Jamaica Invests Heavily Into Finding The Next GM Maurice Ashley
• Le, Aronian, Fedoseev, Artemiev Join Carlsen's Last Tango
• Carlsen, Nakamura Will Go Head-To-Head At Norway Chess
• Alexey Sarana Wins European Chess Championship
• Nakamura And Duda Win Titled Tuesday Again
• Former Women's World Champion Changes Federation From Russia To Switzerland

More Chess News

• PCL: Team MGD1 Dominates Passers, Advances To Playoffs
• PCL: Arch Bishops, Blitz Move To Playoffs; Alice Lee Upsets Super-GM, Caruana Goes 4/4

[obsidian schooner]

Just a heads up that we're aware of the fact that Albert the Chess.com bot is currently offline! It's an issue with the server he runs on, and we're doing our best to get him back ASAP ❤️

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NEW BOTS
You can now play chess against some of the strongest women players in history!

These new bots will be in the Top Players section of the Play Computer page and will be a permanent fixture on Chess.com. However, there's no time like Women's History Month to celebrate these legendary players!

Head over to our Play Computer page to challenge GM Judit Polgar, GM Hou Yifan, GM Anna Muzychuk, and GM Irina Krush! https://chess.com/play/computer <@&1023222965011218462> @here

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We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience regarding our broadcasts and the events we cover on Twitch, Youtube and ChessTV.

**Submit your answer for a chance to win a month of free Diamond membership on Chess.com! **
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Breaking news: Hikaru wins things. Enjoy your week, everyone. <@&1023219848181973062>

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The Women Powering Chess.com

Ever wanted to know who’s behind some of Chess.com’s coolest features? Since it’s Women’s History Month, our writer Lydia interviewed a few of our developers, engineers, and other amazing women who work hard to make sure your chess experience is better than ever.

Never Make These Mistakes!

Mistakes are an integral part of chess: everyone makes them, even supercomputers and top-tier grandmasters. However, there are some mistakes that you really should be able to avoid once you know about them. Check out some of the best examples by GM Gregory Serper and improve your game!

Chess Played Quick: Doubles (Bughouse) Edition 2023

Chess Played Quick (CPQ) is Chess.com's monthly series of events where top chess streamers complete bounties for prizes. This special Bughouse edition is happening on March 30 at 9 a.m. PT/18:00 CET. Get all the info here!

PCL Prediction Results - Who's Winning?

The finals aren’t happening for another couple of months, so now’s a good time to take a rest and check where you are on the leaderboards! To see if you’re in the running to win some amazing prizes, view the results here.

Chess News

• Nakamura Wins The American Cup After Blunder By So
• New Delhi Women's Grand Prix Delayed, FIDE President Apologizes
• Krush Extends Queenship, So Dominates Nakamura In Tiebreaker
• Fedoseev Leads Gotham Knights To Victory
• 2023 Collegiate Chess League: Playoffs Preview
• Former World Champ Roars Back With Big Win In Tuesday Blitz
• Chessable Sunway Formentera Chess Festival Announced

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@everyone https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-hiring-new-ceo

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Discord AMA with Anish Giri, our new CEO! Get your questions ready for tomorrow! @everyone

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@here https://twitter.com/chesscom/status/1642557503555739649

Chess.com (@chesscom)

Please help, @anishgiri MUST be stopped!

▶ Play video

Twitter · Apr 2, 2023, 4:00 PM

[rose fox]

A brilliant sacrifice, an upcoming world championship, and the rise and fall of Anish Giri, Chess.com CEO (2023-2023).

Have a good week! <@&1023219848181973062>

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Who Will Be The Next FIDE World Champion?

A new world chess champion will be crowned in the 2023 FIDE World Chess Championship. With current world champion GM Magnus Carlsen's decision to sit out of this world championship, we have two other top players pitted against one another for the title. SmarterChess takes a dive into the numbers to predict who’s likeliest to win!

The World Championship Is Coming Up

The epic showdown between GM Ding Liren and GM Ian Nepomniachtchi starts on April 7. Make sure you catch the action live with special coverage on Chess.com’s Twitch or YouTube channel. Get all the info on the event right here to make sure you’re up to speed!

Why Anish Giri Is The Most Incredible Player Among All Chess Players Ever

Amazing. Noble. Incredible. Savant. Honorable. Good. Impressive. Resplendent.
Incredible (again). Anish Giri.

Chess News

• Lei Tingjie wins the FIDE Women's Candidates
• Williams Sacrifices Queen For Brilliancy At Reykjavik Open
• Volokitin Defeats Adams With Round To Spare In UK Vs. Ukraine Solidarity Match
• Highest Scores In Over A Month Set In Tuesday Blitz Tournaments
• Martinez Scorches 59 Opponents In 2 Hours
• FIDE Candidates, Women's Candidates 2024 To Be Held In Toronto

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We have a contest going on about the upcoming WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP between Ding Liren and Ian Nepomniatchi. Hop onto the Chess.com Forums and try to guess the openings for the games in they'll play! Closest guesses win free Chess.com diamond memberships or Chessable Pro! Submit your guess here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/what-openings-do-you-think-will-be-played-in-the-world-championship

More info on the 2023 Fide World Championship can be found here: https://www.chess.com/events/2023-fide-world-chess-championship

Good luck! @everyone

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It's here! The FIDE World Championship has started and the first game will be on <t:1681030800> LIVE at
https://twitch.tv/chess,
https://www.youtube.com/@chess, and on
https://www.chess.com/tv!

Learn all about the event here: https://www.chess.com/events/2023-fide-world-chess-championship
Here's some more about Ian's playing style: https://www.chess.com/players/ian-nepomniachtchi
Find out about Ding's history on the chess board here: https://www.chess.com/players/ding-liren

On the Discord, you can **let us know who do you think will win the World Championship by voting in this week's **#📊〡community-polls and explaining in #1094357839981584528 (This rundown of their most memorable games might help: https://www.chess.com/article/view/5-most-memorable-games-nepomniachtchi-ding 😉 )!

Best answer wins a free month of Diamond membership! @everyone HYPE

[rose fox]

The World Championship is here. Nepo vs. Ding. Who are you supporting?

Game four begins on Thursday, April 13, at 15:00 Astana time (2 a.m. PT/11:00 CEST). <@&1023219848181973062>

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The 5 Most Memorable Games Between Ian Nepomniachtchi & Ding Liren

What better time to look at some of the two challengers' best games against each other? GM Ian Nepomniachtchi has a small lifetime score advantage over GM Ding Liren in all time controls: 3 to 2 with 9 draws in classic games, 4 to 2 in rapid, and 4 to 1 with 2 draws in blitz over the board, as well as 26.5 to 19.5 in online events. Check out their best games right here.

Meet The Challenger: Ding Liren

Nepo is a familiar name to many, especially after his last championship match against GM Magnus Carlsen. However, most chess fans know very little about Ding's incredible path to the brink of chess immortality. If only there was some kind of article that told you exactly how, why, and when Ding became one of the world’s best chess players…

Women's Roundtable: The Experiences Of Women In Chess

Why aren’t there more women in the chess world? One of the most obvious reasons is that the current state of chess is not supportive enough for women, and is at times an actively unpleasant environment. IM Anna Rudolf, WGM Jennifer Shahade, WIM Fiona Steil-Antoni, Lula Roberts, FM Alisa Melekhina, WIM Ayelén Martínez, and the legendary GM Judit Polgar held this roundtable discussion on how we can make the chess world a better place for women and girls.

Play The New Bots

Go to our Play Computer page to play against Ian Nepomniachtchi and the newly launched Ding Liren bots. They will both be free for all our members from now until the end of the World Championship event, so take this opportunity to celebrate the FIDE World Championship and play against the future world champion. Want a slightly less impossible challenge? Your favorite chess personalities—the Botez sisters, Levy, Fabiano, and Hikaru —are here. As plumbers.

Chess News

• Carlsen Coaching Young Talents As World Championship Begins
• Nepomniachtchi Presses Big Advantage In Game 1, Ding Escapes
• Nepomniachtchi Wins Game 2 With Black After Navigating Ding's Novelty
• 'Half Man, Half Zombie' Nakamura Wins Chessable Masters
• Andreikin Wins His 12th Titled Tuesday

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Admins Kassa and Anitta are live in the #1075749797648154664 stage reading and trying to implement your #1090365050067365948 . What could go wrong? <@&895007363600371782> <@&1023223197048524890> https://discord.gg/4MFxt2P2?event=1096145153225408562

[rose fox]

Nepo and Ding are tied 3-3, and the world championship is still up for grabs! What’s been your highlight of their games so far?

Play continues Tuesday, April 18, at 15:00 Astana time (2 a.m. PT/11:00 CEST). <@&1023219848181973062>

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The Monthly Chess.com Update Has Landed

It’s the most exciting update of the month! Learn about new features, new ways to win memberships, and get an oversight into everything that’s happening on the website (as well as some cool stuff that’s coming up in the near future).

Ian Nepomniachtchi's Brilliant Moves On Chess.com

GM Ian Nepomniachtchi entered the 2023 FIDE World Championship as the number-two player in the world. You don't get to that position or win two Candidates Tournaments in two years by not playing brilliant moves. Check them out here.

Coach Of The Month: Markus Hansson

This month’s featured coach on Chess.com might sound familiar to you. And you’d be right! This mighty coach can often be found on this server, sharing chess tips and thoughts. Find out more about Markus and see if you can solve his favorite puzzle in this article!

How To Set Up An Opening Trap

Opening traps: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Get explanations from a real grandmaster and find out which ones are effective vs. which ones are a good way to accidentally lose a game.

Chess News

• Ding Holds Nepomniachtchi To Draw In Game 3
• Confident Ding Wins Game 4, Levels Match Score
• Nepomniachtchi Breaks Away Again, Outplays Ding In Game 5
• Ding Finds Mating Net In Game 6, Ties Match Score Again
• Nisipeanu Returns To Native Romania After 9 Years
• Caruana Goes Nearly Perfect In Titled Tuesday

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DANIEL CAESAR x CHESS.COM

**Daniel Caesar's chess league starts today! **
WINNER GETS TO PLAY DANIEL!

The tournament will begin at 9AM PST / 12PM EST / 4PM UTC / 6PM CEST which is in about 40 minutes!

Click here to check out the tournament! @here <@&1078701226373431429>

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Weekend arena! Come play!

@here <@&1078701226373431429>
https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1099473423949889656

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An interview with France’s biggest chess content creator, the story of an inspirational chess champion, and plenty of exciting tournaments and events. <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Here's the latest news you should know about from Chess.com

Turning Dolphins Into Sharks: Meeting France's Most Famous Chess Streamer

We spoke to French chess content creator BlitzStream to find out how he got started, learn about his famous move against GM Magnus Carlsen, and how he went from playing on the Game Boy to playing in front of thousands of people.

World Championship Update

The pressure is mounting on GM Ding Liren after another draw – he has three games left to make up the deficit, and is down 6-5 to GM Ian Nepomniachtchi. Catch up on individual match reports at the bottom of this message. The 12th game will start on Wednesday, April 25, at 15:00 Astana time (2 a.m. PT/11:00 CEST).

Champions Chess Tour 2023: All The Information

The 2023 CCT is the biggest online chess tournament series EVER, and the next event starts May 1 – check out this overview to get a reminder of who’s playing and what’s at stake! The current leaderboard sees GM Hikaru Nakamura with a 25-point lead over GM Magnus Carlsen, with GMs Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So not far behind them.

Chess Played Quick Bullet Edition 2023

The 2023 Chess Played Quick Bullet Edition happens on April 27 at 9 a.m. PT/18:00 CEST. Top streamers do a bullet speedrun to reach the highest rating possible and complete multiple bounties for two hours. The event features 2,000 Twitch/Kick subs as the prize fund!

Chess News

• Ding Finds Mating Net In Game 6, Ties Match Score Again
• Nepomniachtchi Wins After Ding's Time Pressure Collapse, Takes Lead
• Nepomniachtchi Miraculously Holds After Beatdown By Ding
• Nepomniachtchi Inches Closer To World Championship Title After 82-Move Draw
• Nepomniachtchi Holds Ding To Draw, Closes In On World Championship
• Pressure Mounts On Ding After 3rd Straight Draw

More Chess News

• Queen Sacs Galore: 8 Players Qualify For Olympic Esports Series
• European Champion Alexey Sarana Transfers To Serbia
• Ukrainian Surprise In Early Titled Tuesday, Eight-Way Tie In Late

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@here we’re LIVE with our coach of the month! ask your questions! https://discord.gg/46ApxxJ7?event=1100923807117623386

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A new world champion rises as we look back on the Magnus Era. Also, new bots and a Nepo interview! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Here's the latest news you should know about from Chess.com

Ding Liren Is The New World Champion

The most prestigious title in chess has a new holder: GM Ding Liren has defeated GM Ian Nepomniachtchi after a thrilling world championship match.

Looking Back On Magnus Carlsen's Dominant Decade

Carlsen's reign as champion included a 125-game unbeaten streak, five World Blitz Championship wins, four World Rapid Championships, the all-time records for live rating (2889) and official FIDE rating (2882), five tournament victories at Wijk aan Zee, all five of his victories at Norway Chess, and 114 consecutive months (out of a possible 114) as the world's highest-rated player. Review his epic reign here.

Ian Nepomniachtchi FIDE World Championship Interview

During last year's Sinquefield Cup, Nepo sat down with Daniel Naroditsky to discuss his early chess career, his chess philosophy, the championship match, his opponent GM Ding Liren, how his preparation changed once GM Magnus Carlsen announced he would not play the match, and more.

Meet The Chess Club Regulars

Are you ready to take down an old elementary school chess champion? Think you can go head-to-head with a notorious chess hustler? These new bots with classic chess player personality tendencies are eager to accept your challenge!

• Ding Liren Wins 2023 FIDE World Championship In Rapid Tiebreaks
• Ding Saves Game 14; Tiebreaks Will Decide World Championship
• World Champion Carlsen On 'Shocking' Ding Choice, Risky Play
• Magnus Carlsen Spearheads New Company, Launches Fantasy Chess
• Nakamura, Nihal Take Tied Tuesday Tournaments
• ChessKid Cup Up Next As Champions Chess Tour Reaches Midway Point
• Saint Louis University Wins Collegiate Chess League Title

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From now on, all of the weekly Chess.com events we promote here on the Discord can be found in your Events tab!

The week's schedule will be updated every Monday so you can always know where to check for information regarding all the cool stuff happening around here! If there's an event or activity you'd like to see, head on over to ⁠ #1090365050067365948 and pitch us an idea!

Check this week's schedule out and mark "interested" to be pinged when one of these activities start:
Referendum: https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1102730192285347900
Community Hour: https://discord.gg/46ApxxJ7?event=1102731011374207036
Club arena: https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1102725914229489766

@here

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New bot! Come play against NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward!
Gordon is a huge chess fan and Chess.com regular! 🏀

He' will be LIVE on <t:1683154800> , joined by the chess playing, Pac-12 Player of the Year Jaime Jaquez Jr. In addition to playing chess, they may also cover topics such as the NBA Playoffs, chess performances of their alma maters, teammates they’ve gone head-to-head with over the board and more.

You can follow all the action live on https://chess.com/tv. Also, be sure to follow Gordon's Twitch channel so you don't miss any of his future streams during the off-season. Check out his broadcasts at https://twitch.tv/gdhayward. Stream starts <t:1683154800:R>!

More about the bot: https://www.chess.com/news/view/play-chess-with-nba-all-star-gordon-hayward
Play Gordon's bot here: https://www.chess.com/play/computer?bot=GordonHaywardBot
<@&1023222965011218462> @here

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Check out ways to win prizes in the PCL Prediction Contest, learn how to properly channel the force into your hand movements, and get a chance to watch some of the brightest young chess talents take on your favorite chess content creators. All this and more below! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Here's the latest news you should know about from Chess.com

Pro Chess League Playoff Preview

The Pro Chess League playoffs are here! An exciting regular season that began with 16 teams is down to eight playoff squads. It is now time to crown a champion, who will receive a $25,000 first-place prize. Of the original $150,000 prize fund, $100,000 is still there for the taking. Who are you supporting?

PCL Prediction Contest Is Back

Just like the PCL is back, so is our PCL Prediction Contest. Enter your predictions and be in the draw to win prizes! Whether you’re a grandmaster at predictions or blunder every single answer, you’re always in with a chance to win. Check out all the details here.

Why Were There So Many Decisive Games In The 2023 FIDE World Championship?

The 2016 and 2018 FIDE World Championships had a combined total of (two!) decisive games, in which there was a clear winner and loser. Why did it seem like every other game in the recent match between GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and GM Ding Liren was decisive? GM Gregory Serper investigates.

17 Chess Hand Positions You Must Know

You thought chess was all about making the right moves, but you're only half right. The other half—and arguably the most important—is mastering the art of hand positions. Learn how to properly intimidate your opponent with your best Dr. Evil impression, silence them like the mighty GM Anish Giri, and try to avoid the Fist of Fury if you can.

ChessKid Stars vs Streamers: Rematch Set For May 14

Young superstars FM Alice Lee, FM Tani Adewumi, FM Brewington Hardaway, and Megan Paragua take on experienced chess streamers in an epic rematch on May 14! This time, the ChessKid team will face IM Levy Rozman, WFM Anna Cramling, IM Eric Rosen, and GM Arturs Neiksans… will they be able to win, like they did in the first event?

Chess News

• Gukesh Heads Record $50,000 Junior Speed Chess Championship Line-up
• NASA Takes Chess To Outer Space; ISS Defeats Mission Control In 1st Game
• Duda Outlasts Nakamura, Caruana In Titled Tuesday
• Play Chess With NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward
• Play Chess With Basketball Mastermind Daryl Morey

More Chess News

• Carlsen On Lack Of Motivation, Classical Chess, New WC Formats & More
• Nakamura Wins Bullet Brawl In Final 10 Seconds
• 8 Grandmasters Qualify For Olympic Esports Finals
• Superbet Classic: So Gets His Revenge Vs. Firouzja, Takes Clear Lead
• Superbet Classic: Nepomniachtchi Defeats Deac; Rapport Grinds Bishop Ending

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@everyonePrized Club Arena nº10 is coming up! RANDOM CHESS time: 960 Arena is coming up! Connect your account, join the club, play the arena! Info in the event below: https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1105549854236754030

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Make your ChessKid Cup predictions in our Bracket Contest!

Choose a winner in every matchup, and decide who will become the ChessKid Cup champion for a chance to win memberships! 💎 https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesskid-cup-bracket-contest

More details on the Champions Chess Tour's third event: ChessKid Cup can be found@here : https://www.chess.com/events/info/2023-champions-chess-tour-chesskid-cup
<@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> Good luck! ❤️

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Life As The Internet's Chess Teacher: An Interview With IM Levy Rozman

That's right! This month's featured content creator is the GOAT of the online chess world himself: GOTHAMCHESS!

In the article, Levy tells us all about his life, his chess career, his teaching background, his rise on Youtube and Twitch, and all the projects he's working on including his recently released Chessable course!

He even talked MMA and shared about some weird Cameo videos he's been requested to do ... It's a hilarious read for anyone who watches his content and wants to know a bit more about Rozman! ❤️

<@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474>
Check out the full article @here:
https://www.chess.com/article/view/creator-of-the-month-gothamchess

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Hey <@&1023219848181973062>, the Discord Digest is here!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

We’re trying out a shorter version of the Discord Digest. Let us know what you think!

Every First Move Ranked (From Worst To Best)

Not all openings are created equal. From F-tier to S-tier strategies, check out the ultimate guide to first moves.

10 Chess Moves You Have To Play Before You Die

From classic smothered mates to more advanced combinations, read this article and get some inspiration for your next game.

Perfect Chess Games Played By Humans That Would Make Stockfish Proud

Are Hikaru and Magnus secretly chess robots? Check out five incredible games that were rated as ‘’perfect’’ by the world’s most brutal chess engines.

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Introducing the Community Bullet Brawl! An official open tournament happening in our brand new Community Club! Prizes include free diamond memberships, Chessable PRO and exclusive Discord roles 😄

Learn more: https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-community-bullet-brawl
Join the club: https://go.chess.com/CommunityClub @everyone

https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1111012845371543632

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The Discord Digest is here! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

A rising superstar, a chance to win prizes, and a free chess course. Enjoy your week!

GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov Wins ChessKid Cup Division I

The young Uzbek grandmaster defeated GM Fabiano Caruana in an exciting Grand Final, coming back from losing positions to secure victory.

Community Bullet Brawl Is Here

Did you unleash your inner Hikaru over the weekend? If not, click here to find out more about when the next Community Bullet Brawl will be!

Check Out This Free Chessable Course

Learn from IM Andras Toth and sharpen up your opening repertoire with this short & sweet course on fighting 1. d4.

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Is Rainn Wilson, Pogchamps 3 finalist, in chess shape? Join us tomorrow on our fundraising stream for Lidé Haiti to find out!

We’ll be playing chess with Maurice Ashley, Tris-Ann Richards, Joshua Colas, Deborah Richards, and our very own Daniel Rensch ♟️! Learn more here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/lide-chesscom-partnership 👀 @here

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Hey <@&1023223197048524890> <@&895007363600371782> We're about to start an AMAAC with Discord Doctor Can Kabadayi! Come ask him your questions here: https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1114209020442574898

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Sending messages should now be enabled for everyone! 🙂

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@here The AMAAC with** Candidate Master Can Kabadayi** is still going on for a little while! Come ask your questions here before it's too late: https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1114258618984960022

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Congratulations to @radiant bolt , our PCL prediction grand winner!

<@&1078701226373431429>

Review all the prediction questions and their answers here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-pcl-prediction-contest

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A new Discord Digest is here, <@&1023219848181973062>!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

There’s still time to enter your JSCC prediction! Check it out and win prizes here.

The Monthly Chess.com Update Is Live

Study a free Chessable course by an IM, get up to speed on the latest contests and events, and admire the greatest drawing of GM Fabiano Caruana ever produced. It’s all in the update.

The Right Way To Improve Your Tactics Using Puzzles

Turns out that blitzing the first tempting-looking move might not be the best puzzle strategy. FM Nate Solon guides you through how to really improve your tactics for in-game results.

How To Become An Advanced Chess Player

GM Gregory Serper is back with some advice on how to develop yourself into an advanced chess player, sharing some of his own best tips and personal habits. Step 1: learn patterns.

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A new Discord Digest is here, <@&1023219848181973062>!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Who had the best JSCC bracket prediction?

51 Things Every Chess Player Does (Or Has Done)

Blunders. Flags. Mouse slips.These are things that unite us all as chess players. Check out 48 more right here, including the single worst en passant in recorded human history.

What Your Favorite Chess Opening Says About You

What does your favorite chess opening say about you? Are you consistent and trustworthy, or chaotic and brave? Check out how you compare against others in this guest post by Lularobs

Unbelievable Counterstrikes: Gukesh Wins 2023 JSCC

The future of chess in India looks bright. 2023’s Junior Speed Chess Championship final featured stunning tactical play and amazing counterstrikes - check it out here.

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BREAKING NEWS <@&1023219848181973062>

Chess.com has been named among TIME's Top 100 Most Influential Companies 2023. Our incredible community is noted as one of the reasons for this accolade, so consider yourself a part of this tremendous achievement

https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-among-100-most-influential-companies-2023

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Hey <@&1023219848181973062>, another Discord Digest is ready for you to read!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Blunders, bullet brawls, and the state of Chess.com.

The Top 3 Endgame Mistakes That New Chess Players Should Know

Even the best players blunder sometimes. GM Gregory Serper shows you some examples by GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Ding Liren, and more. Learn from their mistakes here!

Bullet Brawl Is Going Weekly (Including Community Bullet Brawl)

Starting in July, Bullet Brawl will be a weekly event instead of a monthly one. This includes Community Bullet Brawl, featuring prizes for untitled players.

State Of Chess Is Coming This Thursday

The biggest live broadcast on all things Chess.com is coming up this Thursday at 9 a.m. PT. Join Danny and special guests on Twitch or YouTube to get an inside look behind the scenes!

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State of Chess.com returns this Thursday, June 29th!

IM Danny Rensch will be bringing us a MAJOR EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT (any guesses?), community focused updates, and much more, with a Q&A at the end.

Have any questions about Chess.com that you'd like to see answered by the CCO himself? Drop them in our Discord thread down below!

And don't miss your answers Thursday at 9AM PDT! We'll be LIVE at https://youtube.com/chess and https://twitch.tv/chess Hope to see you all there! @everyone

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TODAY at 9AM PDT! Don’t miss it 👀 https://youtube.com/chess & https://twitch.tv/chess <@&895007363600371782>

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Meet some of your favorite creators at TwitchCon Paris next week ⭐️
**We're also giving away TwitchCon tickets to our community – tell us why you want to go in the comments of the article! **https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-descends-on-paris-for-twitchcon

*Want to meet everyone, but didn't get a ticket? Come to our Community Picnic! at 12 P.M. local time on July 7 at the Jardin du Luxembourg (on the east side of the park)! To attend it, please register here: *https://forms.gle/zo6tisw4C5rbcvHY8

Hope to see @everyone there ❤️

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Want to be the next Bullet Brawl Champion? Sharing a title with GM Hikaru Nakamura is a dream few chess players can ever achieve... but you have the opportunity to do it!

Join the Community Club at https://go.chess.com/CommunityClub and play the Community Bullet Brawl TODAY, <t:1688230800> . Registrations start <t:1688227200:R> at https://www.chess.com/play/arena/2782899. Good luck!

More information: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/bullet-brawl-is-going-weekly

*P.S.: the written time above is shown in your own timezone. *

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @here
https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1124660679467618375

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Website is currently down, we're very sorry. Our team is working on restarting the servers as soon as possible. We thank you for the patience If you lost ELO, make sure to contact [e-mail] via e-mail with the game details

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Servers are back up! 😄 ❤️

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Did someone say free Nitro? We just launched our Community Twitter account and would love to engage with you there.

All you have to do is:

• Follow the @GreenPawns Twitter account
• Comment on the tweet below what you love about this server

We will pick one winner from the comment section next week

https://twitter.com/GreenPawns/status/1675488090704564224 <@&1078701226373431429>

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Hey <@&1023219848181973062>, another Discord Digest is ready for you to read!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

PogChamps, DogChamps, and world champs. Read all about it.

Behind The Scenes At The FIDE World Championship (And Other Stories)

What’s it like to be in the middle of the action at the FIDE World Championship? Check out our interview with WGM Keti Tsatsalashvili, who moderated the event!

The New Dog Bots Are Here

Finally, you’ll be able to answer the age-old question: could I beat a dog at chess? From dogs that might be better off playing basketball to canine chess prodigies, now’s your chance to challenge them.

POGCHAMPS. IS. BACK.

Some of your favorite creators will be competing for a prize fund of $100,000 at the end of this month, with some big names still to be announced. Prepare for the memes.

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Contest announcement!

Comment below with a name for this beautiful chessboard made by Colorado woodworker Brad Borkowski, and he'll pick his favorite to take it home! Closes on July 13th! @here <@&1078701226373431429>

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Full details here (plus some really pretty footage of chessboard creation ) <@&1078701226373431429> https://www.chess.com/article/view/enter-to-win-a-500-chessboard

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The** Bullet Chess Championship 2023** (BCC) is Chess.com's most elite bullet chess event and part of the Speed Chess Championship series. The fastest players in the world compete for their share of the $100,000 prize fund and a spot in the Speed Chess Championship's main event occurring on July 17 through 21.

Try to predict its outcome for a chance to win free Diamond Membership!

*1st place: * 1 YEAR of free Diamond
2nd place: 6 months of free Diamond
3rd place: 3 months of free Diamond
Random participant: 2 months of free Diamond

SUBMIT YOUR PREDICTIONS & learn more: https://www.chess.com/news/view/bullet-chess-championship-2023-bracket-contest
*More info on the BCC23: *https://www.chess.com/events/info/2023-bullet-chess-championship

@everyone Good luck!

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Hey there! Another Discord Digest is ready for you to read :) <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Win free stuff and check out some of the most exciting chess matches happening this month.

A Close Contest In The Women’s World Championship

GM Ju Wenjun is back! The Women's World Champion outplayed challenger GM Lei Tingjie to level the scores at 4-4 going into the final four games.

Get Ready For The Bullet Chess Championship

An all-star line-up is joining this year’s contest, with GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, Andrew Tang, Daniel Naroditsky, and Eric Hansen among the contenders.

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<@&1023219848181973062>

International Chess Day

Hey everyone! Tomorrow is International Chess Day and we've got a list of 9(!) different ways to celebrate it! From playing in special prized arenas to watching a documentary on the history of chess, you can find the entire list by clicking here!

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Happy International Chess Day!

Tune in at the Chessable Festable today to see some familiar names in sessions of edutaining, banter blitz, lectures, Q&A, sneak previews into their next projects; you name it!

Featuring some of your favorite Chessable authors such as GM Anish Giri, GM Sam Shankland, GM Maurice Ashley, GM Arturs Neiksans, IM John Bartholomew and many others! Check out the full line-up and schedule below.

Click the event for more information 🙂 @here
https://discord.gg/43FM6f8H?event=1131515403806449764

STAGE 1
Ben Johnson
14:00 - 15:00 CET
(8AM - 9AM ET)

Srinath Narayanan
15:00- 16:00 CET
(9AM - 10AM ET)

Kamil Plichta
16:00 - 17:00 CET
(10AM - 11AM ET)

Alex Colovic
17:00 - 18:00 CET
(11AM - 12PM ET)

Alex Banzea
18:00 - 19:00 CET
(12PM - 1 PM)

Mykhaylo Oleksyenko
19:00 - 20:00
(1PM - 2 PM ET)

John Bartholomew
20:00 - 21:00 CET
(2 PM - 3PM ET)

STAGE 2
Anish Giri
21:00-22:00 CET
(3 PM - 4PM ET)

Arturs Neiksans
22:00 - 23:00 CET
(4PM - 5PM ET)

Angelika Valkova
23:00 - 0:00 CET
(5PM - 6PM ET)

Sam Shankland
0:00 - 0:30 CET
(6 PM - 6:30 PM ET)

Yuriy Krykun
0:30 CET - 1:30 CET
(6:30PM -7:30PM ET)

Bryan Tillis
1:30 - CET - 3:00 CET
(7:30PM - 9PM ET)

Maurice Ashley
3:00 - 4:00 CET
(9PM - 10PM ET)

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As part of our International Chess Day celebration, claim 30 days of premium for free!

That's one month of free game review, lessons, unlimited puzzles, and everything else Chess.com has to offer 💚🙌

You can even enjoy this special offer even if you've already been through a free trial before 😎

If you're not already subscribed and not seeing the promotion, check the page again on web! @everyone

🔗 https://www.chess.com/membership

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Next up are John Bartholomew in https://www.chessable.com/classroom/ChessableMasters/Stage1/ followed by Anish Giri in https://www.chessable.com/classroom/ChessableMasters/Stage2/ ! Then, also in Stage 2, we'll have Arturs Neiksans, Angelika Valkova and Sam Shankland! Don't miss the festable ❤️ <@&895007363600371782>

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Sorry, guys! We’ll be back soon

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Another.. day, another digest? But it's weekly, this makes no sense. Anyway, enjoy! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Big wins for humans and computers alike!

Nakamura Halts Carlsen's Comeback, Clinches 4th Title

GM Hikaru Nakamura overcame GM Magnus Carlsen in an epic battle to win his fourth Bullet Chess Championship. Check out the highlights here in case you missed it.

Ju Wenjun Wins 4th Women's World Championship Title

Another four-time winner is GM Ju Wenjun, who defeated GM Lei Tingjie with a score of 6.5-5.5 in an exciting edition of the FIDE Women’s World Championship.

Announcing Torch: New #2 Chess Engine

Torch is a brand-new chess engine capable of contending against the best out there, defeating Ethereal, Komodo Dragon, and Leela Chess Zero in the Computer Chess Championship.

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POGCHAMPS 5 LINEUP

HYPE @here <@&895007363600371782> https://www.chess.com/news/view/pogchamps-5-line-up-revealed-16-amazing-names

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The 2023 FIDE World Cup is the biggest OTB knockout event of the year! Can you correctly fill up this giant bracket full of chess giants?

I mean, we're talking Carlsen, Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi, Caruana... you name it! Punch your ticket to AMAZING prizes by predicting who wins each match!

@here <@&1078701226373431429>
Check out the info here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-fide-world-cup-bracket-contest

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There's a lot happening! Check out this week's extra long Discord Digest! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

POG.

Stalemate, Blunders, And Dance Moves: Welcome To PogChamps 5

With trash talk, surprise checkmates, and ruthless king hunts, the competitors went all out on day three of PogChamps 5. Day four is going on right now!

Earn 14 Days Of Free Premium By Watching Chess Streams On Twitch

Watch PogChamps 5 or the 2023 FIDE World Cup and earn free premium Chess.com membership? It’s true! Check out the article to find out how (don’t worry, it’s easy).

Arena Kings: Purple Reign

In other exciting news, Arena Kings is bigger and better than ever. Arena Kings: Purple Reign starts on August 2 and lasts the whole month, with more prizes and more fun!

Hikaru Nakamura Finds His Queen

GM Hikaru Nakamura has confirmed his marriage to WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan, a seven-time Iranian women's champion. Congratulations Hikaru!

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<@&1023219848181973062> Jenmoves has broken the WORLD RECORD for playing the most consecutive bullet chess games! You can watch how in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hKgSrpvv2E

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The website is experiencing some instability. We're sorry, we're working on getting the servers back up as soon as possible! 💚

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There have been plenty of changes across Chess.com and the chess world over the last month! Check them out in this article, and get a look at some exciting upcoming events!

There you can also find our Fair Play and Support stats for July, as well as updates on our bots, puzzles and even job openings 😄

Thank you for another amazing month, guys! ❤️
<@&1023222965011218462>  <@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474>
https://www.chess.com/article/view/chesscom-update-august-2023

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Hey <@&1023219848181973062>! Another Discord Digest is ready for you to enjoy!

Weekly Chess.com Digest

India’s young stars are hoping to claim World Cup glory, the Chess.com update is full of content (and free Chessable courses), and there’s a great opportunity for university students below.

The Chess.com Update Is Here

Catch up with everything that’s been happening in the chess world, and check out GM Magnus Carlsen testing his memory skills (spoiler: he is very good at remembering things).

Pragg? Fabi? Magnus? Who Will Win?

The FIDE World Cup is reaching its conclusion, with round five tiebreaks ending today and round six starting tomorrow. Follow along with the action on Twitch and YouTube!

Register For The 2023 CCL

Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 season of the Collegiate Chess League! If you're a university student who wants to represent your school (and win prizes), register your team today.

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Launching Chess Clash: The Unique Event Featuring Clash of Clans, Clash Royale And A Galaxy Of Stars!

Want to see big names in chess compete against Clash of Clans and Clash Royale stars? Don't miss Chess Clash! The event will take place on September 7th. In total, 16 will compete, split into two Clans—each with four chess stars and four Clash stars teaming up for the ultimate fusion.

Superstar streamer Ludwig, IM Danny Rensch, and Clash creator Clash With Eric will provide the commentary on Chess.com/TV or on our Twitch and YouTube channels. IM Levy Rozman and WFM Alexandra Botez, two of the most followed chess streamers out there, are on board for this meeting of minds from two huge strategy game universes!

Skills at chess and both Clash titles will be tested to the limit. But whose will prove decisive, the chess or Clash stars?

Check out all about the event @here:
https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-clash-the-unique-event-featuring-clash-of-clans-clash-royale

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The Discord Digest is here once again! Let's all pretend it's monday! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

PogChamps, world champs, and… Chess Clash Champs? Find out more below!

Can Magnus Carlsen Win His First World Cup?

Moving on to the World Cup Final for the first time in his career after a hard-fought match against GM Nijat Abasov, Carlsen will face up-and-comer GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa.

Announcing Chess Clash!

A unique star-studded crossover event that pits big names in chess against stars of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale is coming to Chess.com. IM Levy Rozman, WFM Alexandra Botez, Rey Enigma, WFM Anna Cramling, and more will be taking part - check out all the info here!

CDawgVA Delivers Swindle Of The Century To Become The Fifth PogChampion

Drama, plot twists, and illegal moves marked the live PogChamps 5 Finals. In a side match, Erobb221 prevailed over his brother Tyler1 in insane fashion, Wirtual defeated QTCinderella in the Consolation Bracket, and CDawgVA defeated Frank in the main event with some sharp tactics.

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SCC BRACKET CONTEST!

The Main Event of the 2023 Speed Chess Championship is coming up! Many familiar faces 👀 Can you guess who takes the grand prize?

Submit your prediction! Prizes are bigger than ever!

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474> @here@AnyoneWhoWantsAWholeYearOfFreeDiamondMembership

Click here to learn more!

(Gerald will haunt my dreams)

(I'm sure he's a great guy)

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This week's Discord Digest has arrived! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Magnus Carlsen completes chess, grandmasters miss basic forks (and make us feel better about doing the same thing in our games), and some sneaky opening traps. Have a good week!

Carlsen Wins His First World Cup

GM Magnus Carlsen can now say that he has won every significant classical chess title that he's set his sights on. The five-time world champion won his first World Cup crown by defeating GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu. Chess? Completed it.

Are You Better Than A Grandmaster?

Short answer: no. But you might be able to figure out some tactics that they missed in their games! Put yourself in the shoes of World Cup participants and figure out the next best move.

10 Opening Traps That Actually Work

Ever lost to an opening trap? Ever tried a ridiculous gambit and lost a piece because your opponent didn’t play like the Martin bot? Check out these 10 opening traps that actually get results (and learn how to not get caught by them in your games).

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@pure tulip @brisk jetty @autumn lagoon
Congrats to our merch Winners of Danny vs Discord! From the man himself!

<@&1023222558511861791> <@&1023224481482809474> <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782>

....and guess what? 👀 the next game vs Danny is coming soon! Will we beat him again or will he tie the score?

Stay tuned! <@&1023222558511861791> <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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New bots, new board themes, new clubs, a new variant and an exciting Chess Clash event Chess.com's partnership with Supercell continues! Pick a side in Clash of Clubs, play the bots and learn more at https://www.chess.com/clash

@here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474>

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DISCORD CLUB ARENA: FREE NITRO EVERY WEEK!

Sup guys! First of all thank you so much to everyone who has been participating in our Prized Friday tournaments on the the discord club 🙂 it's been a blast!

We're here to announce a bit of a shift in how the tourney goes every week. As you've noticed...

Instead of memberships, we'll be gifting out one month of DISCORD NITRO every week!

Here's how it will work:

On the first Friday of each month, we'll give out one month of full Nitro to a random pariticpant who plays at least 8 games in the arena. On the rest of the Fridays of the month, we'll be gifting out a month of Nitro Basic also to a random participant who completes that same requirement.

Reminder that to participate in the weekly arenas you need to:

1. Be a member of this discord server (you already did that)
2. Connect your chess.com and discord accounts on #🔗〡connect-account
3. Be a member of the discord club

Yes, yes, the winner of the arena will get the a cool discord role, but now everyone will have the same chance of winning the weekly prize no matter their ELO 🙂 This now includes titled players, since the prizes are random

We still give out Diamond Membership prizes every week on the community club, so feel free to participate in the events over there! Plus, we'll announce even MORE events that will be going on in that club on a regular basis, so stay tuned :lethimcook: )

If you win the random prize and you already have nitro, we can gift it to another arena participant of your choice. 🙂

Hope you're as excited about this shift as I am! 😄 Catch you this Friday to see who will be our first winner of full nitro! @here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023223197048524890> <@&895007363600371782>

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Chess Clash collab update! Wondering what you can expect to find in Clash Royale, Clash of Clans and Chess.com? Check it out @here https://youtu.be/BYNKRjyZL4o?si=KVKqpImSEjKfUVcb

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Another week, another (slightly late) Discord Digest! <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Create your own Chessable course (and win prizes), play challenging new bots, and get some inspiration from a top chess content creator.

Get Ready To Battle The New Clash Of Clans Bots

There are plenty of ways to enjoy the Chess.com x Clash of Clans collab this month! Start by playing the new Clash of Clans bots - can you defeat the Archer Queen? Don’t miss the Spell Chess Arena happening at 9 a.m. PT this Friday, with merch and membership prizes available!

Announcing The 2023 Create Your Own Course Contest

Chessable's third annual Create Your Own Course contest is here! Registrations are open from September 1 to November 30 to all Chessable PRO members. The winner will receive a $5,000 prize and have their course presented by GM Maurice Ashley!

How A Bolivian Junior Chess Champion Became A Social Media Star

Meet WCM Alexandra Prado, also known as AlexandraChess! Check out her story to find out how she became one of Bolivia’s top players, get an insight into life as a chess content creator, and learn how she may or may not have taught a golden retriever how to play chess.

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Save the Date: Danny Vs The World begins on September 25th! Join us in the Community Club for Danny's rematch against the community. We've beat him once, but can we do it again? Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon!

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1023222558511861791> <@&1023224481482809474> <@&1078701226373431429>

[obsidian schooner]

Finally the King's Club will face the Barbarian's Club for an epic showdown! Whose side will you be fighting on? Join one of the clubs and then join the arena here - starting in 5 minutes! <@&1078701226373431429>

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Another week, another.. why doesn't digest rhyme with week? <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

If you’re ever feeling bad about a blunder, remember that Magnus blundered his queen in one move last week. (He then went on to beat Nepo 20.5 - 9.5, but still…)

Carlsen Defeats Caruana, MVL Beats Sarin

The Speed Chess Championship is sprinting ahead, with GM Magnus Carlsen beating GM Ian Nepomniachtchi by an 11-point margin, and GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave eliminating GM Nihal Sarin. Will it be a Magnus vs. Hikaru final?

How To Play Decisive Games

If you’re looking for some grandmaster-level advice on what openings to play in order to actually win games, look no further. GM Gregory Serper is here to share some of his best examples (and one of the most intense stories in chess history).

Chess Played Quick - Spell Chess Edition

Do you stream chess and want to show off your Spell Chess skills? Join this month’s magical Chess Played Quick event and complete these unique challenges to win prizes.

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📢 CALLING ALL GREEN PAWNS! 📢

Vote on chess moves to help take down Danny Rensch and win exclusive merch 👀
LET'S GET THIS W

Danny started with e4... what's your move?

Join the game here!

@here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782>

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Show us your chess artistry! Make a funny edit of Danny in the green pawn costume and and win an exclusive
Secretlab TITAN Evo Champions Chess Tour Chair! Bonus points if you can fit the chair into your edit ✨🎨 #GreenPawn

Post it on X (Twitter), Instagram and threads with #GreenPawn and tag @Secretlabchairs to submit your entry!

Information and media assets to help you out can be found here
@here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

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It's that time of the week again! Here's this week's Discord Digest :) <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Another development in the Magnus-Hikaru rivalry, a guide to Clash Royale, and your chance to defeat Danny Rensch.

Magnus Carlsen Claims 2023 Speed Chess Title

If you didn’t catch the Magnus vs Hikaru final last Friday, you’re missing out. This crazy back-and-forth match saw both players take the lead at different points, with an unforgettable double rook sacrifice clinching the victory for Magnus.

A Chess Player's Guide To Clash Royale

Struggling to get the hang of Clash Royale? Not sure what all the hype is about? CM Joseph Wan happens to be an expert chess player as well as one of the world’s top Clash players, and he’s here to share his knowledge with all of us.

Danny vs. The World Is Here!

Did you beat Danny in the last Danny vs. Discord event? Well, he’s back, and this time the game is bigger than ever. Danny vs. The World has arrived, and our favorite Local Crossfit Dad is ready to take on all challengers!

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You have mail! Here's this week's Discord Digest :) <@&1023219848181973062>

Weekly Chess.com Digest

The return of Paul Morphy, an update on the world of Chess.com, and your chance to defeat Danny!

Can You Beat Paul Morphy?

The man formerly known as ‘’the pride and sorrow of chess’’ is available for challenges. Do you have the skills to defeat this innovative and brilliant historical player? There’s also a slightly hairier version of Martin available.

The Monthly Update Is Back

Watch a 79-year-old former chess champion meet an 8-year-old prodigy, learn how to become the internet’s next big chess teaching sensation, and get up to speed on the latest news.

Danny vs. The World Is Here!

Did you beat Danny in the last Danny vs. Discord event? Well, he’s back, and this time the game is bigger than ever. Danny vs. The World has arrived, and our favorite Local Crossfit Dad is ready to take on all challengers!

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IM Yuriy Krykun is currently coaching students in preparation for the #chesspunks finals! We asked him for his top tips as a chess coach and he kindly agreed to share some secrets - check out some snippets of this article to learn more about Yuriy’s philosophy as a coach! Check it out in the Chessable Coach's Corner here !

Go ahead chesspunk, make my day! Finals are on October 22nd, don't miss it
Click @here for more info: #chesspunks <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Chess.com and GLAAD have announced a partnership for the first ever
SPIRIT DAY CHESS TOURNAMENT!

Chess.com has partnered with GLAAD – the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization – to send a message of support for queer youth from the chess community.

To celebrate #SpiritDay, GLAAD's international anti-bullying campaign, there will be two prized arenas happening on Thursday, October 19, on the Chess.com Community Club. There will be prizes for first place, U2200, U2000, U1500 and U1000, as well as random prizes and gifted subs to top placed streamers. The rewards range from free Diamond Memberships, Chessable courses of your choice, and even personalized chess lessons with incredible chess coaches!

Learn all about the events and the Spirit Day message here!

Chess is for EVERYONE! 💜

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @here

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The State of Chess.com is happening this Thursday!

CCO Danny Rensch goes through upcoming events, updates to play experience, plus a live Q&A session to A all your burning Q’s.

Have a question for Danny? Drop it in the thread below 👇🏻 <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @here

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State Of Chess.com UPDATE:

We’ve decided to push the event to ensure we bring you the most comprehensive updates and exciting content!

🗓️ NEW DATE: Monday, October 30
⏰ 4:30 p.m. ET/22:30 CEST

Keep sending your questions for Danny! <@&895007363600371782> <@&1023224481482809474>

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Halloween Guess the Players!

The Halloween Mystery tournament returns TOMORROW October 31st at 17:00 CET!

Eight strong players compete anonymously in spooky Halloween masks - lose a match and reveal your identity!

Who do you think they are? Guess the most correctly and win $100+ in Chessable Credit or 2+ months of Chessable PRO!

Cast your votes in our google form

Check our X (Former twitter) thread to see each of the participants + a hint that may help you figure out who’s behind the mask! <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

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Early Untitled Tuesday starts in less than an hour! Play here (gotta join the Community Club first)

@here
all the info: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/announcing-untitled-tuesday

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Submit Your Predictions For The 2023 WSCC Bracket Contest and win over 6 months of diamond https://www.chess.com/news/view/2023-wscc-bracket-contest <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> @here

nerd react deserved but come on, it's free diamond

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🏆 Tune into Lofi Girl's new Chess.com curated beats and win some awesome prizes, including up to $200 Lofi Girl Shop Credits, a Lofi Girl x Chess.com vinyl AND Chess.com memberships! 🏆 @here
https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/lofi-girl-x-chess-com-prize-arena

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💚Chess for a Cause!💚

Chess.com is partnering with Tunde Onakoya and Chess in Slums Africa to raise money for education & scholarships for 5,000 children!

We'll be hosting a fundraising tournament on Dec 22, but you can start donating now ! 💚

🔴The tournament will be LIVE @ http://Twitch.tv/Chess🟣

When: Dec 22, 12:00 ET / 18:00 CET
Where: https://chess.com/play/arena/3070131
Hosts: Tunde Onakoya, IM Kassa Korley and GM Maurice Ashley

Make every move count!♟️ <@&895007363600371782> @here

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💚Chess for a Cause!💚

Chess.com is partnering with Tunde Onakoya and Chess in Slums Africa to raise money for education & scholarships for 5,000 children!

Today is the day!! We've got some EPIC donation incentives 👀

$5000 Donation = a blitz game against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi!!
If we reach $15,000 total Danny will dance the Macarena for us
There are even more incentives so tune in to find out!

🔴The tournament will be LIVE @ http://twitch.tv/Chess🔴
Today - 12:00 ET / 18:00 CET

YOU CAN PLAY 👉 https://chess.com/play/arena/3070131

Hosts: Tunde Onakoya, IM Kassa Korley and GM Maurice Ashley

Make every move count!♟️ <@&895007363600371782> @here

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🟠This week's Variants Community Series Arena is now open for registration🟢

**For the next month and a half we're playing Crazyhouse🤪 **

Check out the Variants section of the discord for all the discussion!

It all starts TODAY @ 12:00pm ET / 18:00 CET Join here -> https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3127893

For more information on the VCS click this link -> https://www.chess.com/article/view/variants-community-series

@here <@&895007363600371782>

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🧩It's time for Puzzle Week!🧩

The best 3min Puzzle Rush score at the end of the week will receive a free Mittens Plushie! 😼

To be eligible you must post your best score on X (Twitter) using #PuzzleWeek2024

All the details can be found this thread

<@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> @here

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Gotham plays Lie Detector Chess!

Leave a comment in the video telling us who you want to see playing next 👀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoA-N4rSvNk @here <@&1023224481482809474> <@&895007363600371782>

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Y'all ready for a new challenge? Then check out SPELL chess puzzles!👀 🪄

So what actually is spell chess puzzles??🧙

🧩 Daily & Bonus Puzzles: New challenges daily!🧩

💎 Missions & Rewards: Complete missions and collect epic rewards

👑 Gambit & Training Ground: Strengthen your power and spell chess skills👑

Free to play now at www.anichess.com
https://youtu.be/-ttRJJiKcJg @here<@&1023224481482809474> <@&1023219848181973062>

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2024 Chessable Masters Prediction Contest: Win up to 6 months of Diamond Memberships! @here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/welcome-to-the-first-prediction-challenge-of-the-champions-chess-tour

who reacted duck twerk

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New month means a New Opening! Join our awesome new event Rapid Opening Roulette for a chance to win the epic prizes listed below and more importantly improve your chess abilities (the arena is unrated)!

🔴 **Join HERE 👉 https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3183291**🔴
Early - 11:00 ET / 17:00 CET / 21:30 IST
Late - 17:00 ET / 23:00 CET / 3:30 IST

‼️ All prizes are gifted to an open section and a U1500 section!!‼️

Monthly Prizes (Highest total score after the month (minus 2 worst scores))
1st - $100 Chessable credit & coaching session with that month's course Chessable Author
2nd place — $50 Chessable credit & Coaching session
3rd place — $20 Chessable credit
4th - 5th place — 3-month Diamond membership

Weekly Prizes
1st place — 3 months diamond
2nd place — 1-month diamond
3rd place — 1-month diamond
2 random players receive 1-month of Diamond

‼️ All prizes are gifted to an open section and a U1500 section!!‼️ @here<@&895007363600371782> <@&1023224481482809474>

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Want to win a football signed by legendary Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald?

🏈Well now's your chance because we're giving away a signed football in our Super Bowl Hype Arena this Sunday!🏈

Follow this link to join our Blitzchamps club and play in the tournament! <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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**🏈 Happy Super Bowl Sunday!🏈 **

Today is the day to win a football signed by legendary Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Larry Fitzgerald!🔥

🔴 We will be live streaming the Arena @ Twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity & youtube.com/chesscomcommunity🔴

It all starts in less than 1 hour!! Here is the tournament link to join 👉 https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3209844

For all the info check out this article 👉 https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/super-bowl-lviii-hype-arena

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Anish Giri Commentates YOUR Games!

Join us for an exciting event as GM Anish Giri provides live commentary on **YOUR **games in the upcoming Rapid Opening Roulette Arena! Tune in to the Chess.com Community Twitch Channel for a masterclass on the Sicilian Najdorf with the king of Twitter himself on February 19, at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET / 17:00 CET.

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @everyone
Learn more here!

[muted lynx]

@here Anish Giri is Live now: 🔴https://www.twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity 🔴

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🔥Team Chess Battle starts TODAY!!🔥

Will it be Hess and Danya? Hikaru and Levy? Pia Cramling and Peter Leko?!? Make your choice!!

💎Participate in our prediction contest on Challonge and win FREE Diamond Memberships!💎

LINK HERE👉https://t.co/9FX0hFEWbH <@&895007363600371782> @here <@&1078701226373431429>

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Feeling lucky? Join our St. Patrick’s Day Blitz Tournament! We’ll be gifting out prizes to random participants and to random twitch chatters - everyone has a chance to win a free Diamond Membership!
🍀💎

Tune in TODAY at 1 P.M ET on Twitch for the live coverage, hosted by
yours truly 💚 https://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity

Join http://go.chess.com/communityclub to play! Registrations start one hour before the event.

Good luck 🤞🍀 @here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

https://chess.com/play/arena/3264100

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MASSIVE changes coming up to Chess.com! clicking is cringe. tapping lacks rizz. swiping hits different. @everyone

• Chess Playing Made Easier With New Swiped-Centered Gameplay
• Enjoy Other Members’ Reactions To Your Moves In Real Time
• Never Be Bored Again With Our New Multigaming Feature
• Engage With The Community To Get Rating Refunds

Check out ALL the new features here:
Chess.com Announces Massive Changes To Website: Gameplay, Interface, and More!

-> https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-massive-changes-to-website

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🚨UNtitled Tuesday has a NEW TIME!!🚨

⏰The tournament starts in less than 40 minutes!⏰ @here

Join here!!!👉 https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/4663166

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🚨It's the second rest day at the Candidates which means its time for our rest day arena!🚨

💎Win a FREE chessable course and FREE diamond memberships!💎

@here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/special-candidates-2024-community-arenas

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BANTER BLITZ IS BACK!
The new generation of Banter Blitz starts May 15th - with its OG Host GM Jan Gustaffson!

Your favorite chess players will explain their every move and thought process… while probably talking trash about your chess before beating you mercilessly.

I CAN’T WAIT 🍿👀

Want to watch or participate? Get all the info @here : https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/banter-blitz-is-back-its-your-chance-to-challenge-famous-players-creators-and-chess-personalities

<@&895007363600371782> <@&1023224481482809474> <@&1078701226373431429>

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🚨The Chess.com Classic starts TOMORROW! Do you know who will win it?🚨

Will it be Magnus winning another CCT Event? Will Anish actually make Division 1? Will Gukesh continue to crush?

💎Make your predictions and win a FREE diamond membership!💎

👉 Click this link before qualifiers begin tomorrow!! -> https://forms.gle/ZYWHqZPv3Rhc9DGHA 👈

<@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474> <@&895007363600371782>

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Banter Blitz returns TOMORROW @ 3pm ET / 21:00 CET 🚨

Do you have a question for our first host, GM Jan Gustaffson?

Drop them in this forum post's comment and he may answer your question live on stream!
https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/q-a-with-banter-blitzs-first-host-gm-jan-gustaffson-submit-your-questions-here

<@&895007363600371782> @here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

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We’ve got a brand new event series coming to Chess.com! Introducing the Chess.com Community Championships!

Champions will be crowned in Bughouse, Crazyhouse, and Chess960! Want even more craziness? How about Duck Chess, Spell Chess, and Hyperbullet! These events are open to anyone so come show your skills!

We’re offering over $37,500 dollars in prizes and eternal glory as a Chess.com Champion!

It all kicks off with our Chess.com Hyperbullet Championship May 30th - 31st LIVE @ twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity AND youtube.com/chesscomunnity

Check out our announcement article for all the dates and details! <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @here

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Monday means Opening Roulette Day! 🗣️‼️

We're playing the Ruy Lopez

Remember, the more arenas you play in, the better your chances of winning our amazing prizes like a 6 MONTH Diamond Membership, or $100 in Chessable credit! 💎

Watch it LIVE today with commentary from GM Nils Grandelius🇸🇪 at https://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity

Play by joining https://go.chess.com/communityclub and clicking the arena links below!

Early Opening Roulette @ 11AM ET / 5PM CET
Late Opening Roulette @ 5PM ET / 11 PM CET

good luck! <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> @here

forgor the pic 💀

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🏈It's BlitzChamps III day!🏈

Get warmed up for all the action with our Community Hype Arena in the BlitzChamps club!

Play for a chance to win a vinyl chess set signed by NFL LEGENDS - BlitzChamps III participants!

All The Info

Arena Link

@here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

[mint frost]

The Chess.com Community Championship Series kicks off with the Hyperbullet Arena tomorrow! Join the qualifiers for a chance to win cash prizes @everyone

Read all about it in the article below:

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We have a brand new opening in our Rapid Opening Roulette!🚨

🇫🇷It's the French Defense!🇫🇷

Play today and you may be selected for a random FREE diamond membership!

<@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> @here

Learn more here 👈

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🚨Banter Blitz is back TOMORROW!🚨

Your chance to challenge a professional player! We've got IM Kassa Korley on the mic providing us with the jokes and the checkmates!

It's all LIVE on the Community Channels tomorrow @ 3pm ET / 21:00 CEST

Twitch
YouTube

Learn more

<@&895007363600371782>
<@&1078701226373431429>
@here

[mint frost]

Challenge Kassa live on stream and see if you have what it takes to compete with an IM!😎

We're less than an hour away from Banter Blitz with the main man IM Kassa Korley!🚨

Twitch
YouTube

Learn more

@here

[frosty prairie]

🚨Prediction Contest Alert!!! The Bullet Chess Championship starts TODAY!🚨

💎Want a chance at a FREE diamond membership?💎

Fill out our Prediction Contest for the BCC which did I mention starts TTTTODAY!!

LINK HERE -> https://chess.challonge.com/BCC2024 (make sure you have an email linked to Challonge!)

@here <@&1078701226373431429>

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**Chess.com Announces Chess960 Community Championship With $7,500 In Prizes - Anyone can play! **

The 2024 Chess.com Community Championships is launching the Chess960 Championships in just a few weeks! Learn how to join the tournament or where to watch it:
https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-chess960-community-championship

@here

[frosty prairie]

🚨The Chess 960 Championship coming up in just THREE days and it's **open to all community members, **so we've set up some practice arenas for you!🚨

⏰First practice arena starts in less than one hour @ 11am ET / 17:00 CET⏰

Here are all the arena dates and times make sure you are in the Community Club to play!!!

Arena #1 - Friday, June 14 - 11am ET / 17:00 CEST - LINK https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3448920
Arena #2 - Friday, June 14 - 17am ET / 23:00 CEST
Arena #3 - Saturday, June 15 - 11am ET / 17:00 CEST
Arena #4 - Saturday, June 15 - 17am ET / 23:00 CEST
Arena #5 - Saturday, June 15 - 11am ET / 17:00 CEST
Arena #6 - Saturday, June 15 - 17am ET / 23:00 CEST

Full article with all the details here -> https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-chess960-community-championship

@here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

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PLAY FABIANO CARUANA AND LEVON ARONIAN - COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES! The second Community Championships 960 Qualifier starts in half an hour! Join here: https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/4842285 (Make sure to join the Commuity Club first! )

Full article with details here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-chess960-community-championship @here

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Play Aronian, Grischuk and Caruana! Join the third Community Chess960 Qualifier - starts in less than 30 minutes! 🚨 - COMPETE FOR CASH PRIZES!

Join here: https://www.chess.com/play/tournament/4842287 (Make sure to join the Commuity Club first! )

Full article with details here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-announces-chess960-community-championship @here

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Registrations OPEN for the 4th Qualifier!

Guarantee your spot in the Community Chess960 Championship, play GMs and compete for cash prizes 🤑

Starts in one hour ‼️ @here
Link here - You must have played 25 Chess960 games and joined the community club to participate!

More Info

[mint frost]

Play GMs and compete for cash prizes! The 8th and LAST Qualifier is today @ 5PM ET/23:00 CET 🔥

You must have played at least 25 Chess960 games and joined the community club to participate!

Link

More info @here

[mint frost]

Khắc phục sự cố kết nối ứng dụng Chess.com | Fix Chess.com Mobile App Connection Problem

Hiện đang xảy ra sự cố với một nhà cung cấp mạng đã ảnh hưởng đến người dùng ứng dụng di động Chess.com từ Việt Nam, gây ra lỗi khi cố gắng sử dụng ứng dụng.

Trong trường hợp bạn gặp phải vấn đề này, việc thay đổi DNS mặc định của mạng thành 8.8.8.8 dường như có thể khắc phục được sự cố. Nếu bạn chưa từng làm điều này trước đây, chúng tôi khuyên bạn nên tìm kiếm video hướng dẫn trực tuyến vì đây là một quy trình khá dễ dàng và nhanh chóng.

Vui lòng cho người khác biết về cách khắc phục trong trường hợp họ cũng gặp sự cố.
Chúng tôi hi vọng bạn sẽ có một ngày tuyệt vời phía trước!

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There is currently an issue with a network provider which has been affecting Chess.com mobile app users from Vietnam, giving an error when trying to use the application.

In case you are experiencing this, changing the network's default DNS to 8.8.8.8 seems to fix the problem. If you've never done it before, we suggest searching for an online tutorial video since it is a rather easy and quick procedure.

Please let others know about the fix in case they are experiencing problems too.
We hope you have an amazing day ahead!

<@&1096652219715170394>

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Chess.com Returns To TwitchCon In Rotterdam + Free Community Picnic! | Meet streamers, staff and other community members!

Click here to find out about all the activities we have planned in Rotterdam, the Netherland for the weekend! 💚♟️ @here

[mint frost]

Banter Blitz Alert: Play against IM Kassa Korley!

This Wednesday, July 3rd we will have a 2-hour Banter Blitz session with IM Kassa Korley! at 2pm ET / 20hs CEST

Learn how to participate here! @here <@&1078701226373431429>

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July 8 Opening Roulette Slav Defense: Live With GM Aleksandar Colovic
Come join us TOMORROW on Monday, July 8 @ 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 19:00 CEST and learn all about the Slav Defense! https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/july-8-opening-roulette-slav-defense-live-with-gm-alex-colovic @here

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The Collegiate Chess League, presented by Susquehanna, is coming at you hot for its Summer 2024 season! Just because school’s out doesn’t mean chess is. Colleges across the globe will compete to be crowned the best in their division. Learn more: https://go.chess.com/ccl_summer <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

Alex is roasting the crap out of everyone badly playing the Slav right now. Want to learn how to properly defend the Queen's Gambit? We're live https://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity https://youtube.com/@chesscomcommunity @here

yes double ping mb

[mint frost]

Announcing The CrunchLabs Masters 2024 Prediction Contest: win up to 6 months of diamond membership! Click here to learn more! @here <@&1078701226373431429>

[hollow loom]

CALLING ALL <@&819594822394183700> ENTHUSIASTS

Rolling out in the last 2 weeks of every month till November, the 4 Player Chess Festival is packed with spicy qualifiers and some generous prizes for all you chessy multiplayin' peeps

Featuring 4PC arenas in both FFA and Teams, the event aims to test out different starting setups and evaluate them, which means every month you get to

• Help decide the future of 4PC
• Put your skills to the test for some jolly prizes
• Have a blast playing this awesome variant

Find out this month's qualifiers format and schedule below, and/or read all info in this article & happy chessin'
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July Arenas Info & Schedule
Starting Setup: BY 4PC Server: Variants
FFA Arena #1: completed TC: 4min
FFA Arena #2: completed TC: 1|7
FFA Arena #3: completed TC: 1|1
Teams Arena #1: completed TC: 2|1
Teams Arena #2: completed TC: 4min
Teams Arena #3: completed TC: 1|15D

All dates and times above are shown in your own timezone.
Teams is Self-Partner, which means you do not require a partner to play.

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Spell Chess Championship: YER A WIZARD, HARRY! 🪄

We're excited to announce the 2024 Spell Chess Championship, the next installment of this year's Chess.com Community Championships. Starting on August 1, anyone can be the next Chess.com Spell Chess Champion—and take home a piece of the $2,500 prize fund! 💰

Read More @here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Watch out, they just switched the rooks!
We’re excited to offer you an exclusive chance to join the early playtest of Anichess’ spell chess game! Be among the first to explore the game and influence its development with your feedback.

Interested? Apply here: https://forms.gle/3bZPFFMeqFujxbc8A

Please note: Only members of our Anichess Discord community are eligible. Connect here: https://discord.com/invite/anichess @everyone

[mint frost]

Happy International Chess Day!

There's only one way to celebrate July 20 in style: by spending the whole day playing chess!
Participate in our 24h arena to win amazing prizes - it starts in a few hours!

Check out all the info here

@here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782> <@&1023224481482809474>

[mint frost]

SURPRISE BANTER BLITZ with GM Jan Gustafsson

Our legendary host will play against the community while answering your questions, chatting with the audience, and commenting all the games!

Want to challenge him? Join us TONIGHT @ 4 PM ET / 22:00 CEST

More info here @here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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The Main Event of the Speed Chess Championship starts tomorrow 🏆

16 of the top chess players in the world will battle for the title of champion. Who takes it?

Predict the winner of each match for a chance to win up to 6 months of free Diamond Membership!

Click here to learn more!

@here <@&1078701226373431429><@&895007363600371782>

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@here vote in our Opening Roulette poll! ^^

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Got any questions for Danny?

Comment them on the thread below! 💚

We’ll try to include as many community questions as we can in the Q&A segment of State of Chess! Tune in on Thursday, August 1st 💚✨ <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Chess camp is happening! We’ll have Nemo Zhou, Dina Belenkaia and the Botez sisters take a lie detector test 👀

Send them your questions in the thread below! Specify who your question is for and later watch them answer truthfully no matter what <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

@here BOTEZ, NEMO AND DINA AMA ^

[mint frost]

Join the Spell Chess Championship qualifiers today and compete to take home a piece of the $2500 prize fund! You can find the tournaments here on "ongoing" and "upcoming"! Good luck! @here

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Don’t miss the Spell Chess Championship Finals!

Join hosts @light sun and Anitta (lol) to find out who’s the biggest wizard on the chessboard 🪄✨

TODAY @ 12PM ET/18:00 CEST in the community channels!
Twitch/chesscomcommunity
Youtube/chesscomcommunity

See ya there 🪄 @here <@&895007363600371782>

[mint frost]

Wondering how many fair play reports we got last month? How about how many titled accounts were closed? 🤔

Check out the July Fair Play numbers below!
@here

and with that… another busy month of chess awaits us, mis amigos! Learn all about what’s coming up in August on Chess.com here 🙂

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Can You Become The First Ever Chess.com Bughouse Champion?

Chess.com is excited to announce the next event of the Chess.com Community Championships, the 2024 Chess.com Bughouse Championship! Starting on August 19, anyone can battle for a piece of this month's** increased $7,500 prize fund**!

Qualifiers run from August 19 through August 22. To participate you can team up with a friend, or we'll match you up with different players throughout the arena! The winners of each arena advance to the double-elimination knockout Final, this time with a countdown clock format!

Read all about it here @here

[hollow loom]

CALLING ALL <@&819594822394183700> ENTHUSIASTS

Rolling out in the last 2 weeks of every month till November, the 4 Player Chess Festival is packed with spicy qualifiers and some generous prizes for all you chessy multiplayin' peeps

Featuring 4PC arenas in both FFA and Teams, the event aims to test out different starting setups and evaluate them, which means every month you get to

• Help decide the future of 4PC
• Put your skills to the test for some jolly prizes
• Have a blast playing this awesome variant

Find out this month's qualifiers format and schedule below, and/or read all info in this article & happy chessin'
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August Arenas Info & Schedule
Starting Setup: BYG 4PC Server: Variants
FFA Arena #1: <t:1724248800:R> TC: 1|1
FFA Arena #2: <t:1724968800:R> TC: 1|7
FFA Arena #3: <t:1725040800:R> TC: 4min
Teams Arena #1: <t:1724349600:R> TC: 1|15D
Teams Arena #2: <t:1724940000:R> TC: 4min
Teams Arena #3: <t:1725055200:R> TC: 2|1

All dates and times above are shown in your own timezone.
Teams is Self-Partner, which means you do not require a partner to play.

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Help advance chess psychology research!

The NYU is seeking chess players for a study on mental preparation. Complete this 45-min online survey and enter for a chance to win a year-long diamond membership!

💎💚 Take the survey at https://www.tinyurl.com/nyuchess

@here

[mint frost]

Who do you think will be crowned the next Women's Speed Chess Champion? Tell us by entering your prediction, and be in to win up to 6 months of free Chess.com Diamond membership! This includes unlimited puzzles, lessons, game review and more!

Learn about the contest here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/announcing-the-wscc-prediction-contest @here

💎💎💎💎💎💎💎

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Registrations are open for the 6th Bughouse Championship Qualifiers! Play titled players, battle for the title of Bughouse Champion, and for a piece of this month's increased $7,500 prize fund!

Arena link: https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3601349
Remember: only teams that played with the same teammates throughout the entire arena are eligible to qualify. Learn how to pair up with a fixed teammate here.

Learn more about the 2024 Bughouse Championship in our events page Good luck! @here

[hollow loom]

@here vote in our Opening Roulette poll! ^^

[mint frost]

We're LIVE with the 2024 Bughouse Championship finals!

Join our hosts GM Krikor Mekhitarian and Noob Anitta Drink for this crazy event with double the chessboards and double the fun! ✨ https://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity @here

[mint frost]

Win a private group lesson with GM Judit Polgar! Play today's ChessConnectsUs arena - Starting in 30 min! @here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/win-a-private-group-lesson-with-the-one-and-only-gm-judit-polgar

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✨ Name This Opening! ✨

Got a cool name idea for 1.f3 + 2.Kf2? Drop it in the comments! The winning name will be added to our official database 📔

Vote for your favorites names with a brilliant react . The comment with most votes across all platforms wins. Let’s make history! 💚🙌

The contest is open until September 3. Submissions must comply with Chess.com's Community Guidelines in order to be eligible. Be creative, but keep it clean! @here

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Check pins in thread for top submissions!

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We're excited to announce our newest partner, Discord! One of the largest communication platforms in the world, Discord is among streamers' and gamers' favorite places to hang out while playing.

To start off this amazing partnership, we're launching new Discord bots: meet Wumpus, Clyde and Nelly! Chess.com members will also have the chance to enjoy an exclusive offer from now until October 4. **When you draw or win against a Discord bot, you'll see a message inviting you to claim one free month of Discord Nitro. **Redeem your prize to enjoy custom emojis, animated avatars, HD streaming, larger file uploads, and much more! Please note that this offer is subject to Discord's eligibility requirements, and not all users may be eligible to redeem it.

Discord Nitro subscribers not on a premium Chess.com account will also have the chance to claim one month of free Chess.com Diamond. On your desktop app, browser, or mobile Discord app, head to your User Settings and find the Chess.com Diamond offer in your Gift Inventory. Click claim, and you’ll be taken to a landing page to claim your offer! Learn more here.

Keep an eye on ⁠the #discord-events channel, during September we'll be launching challenges in the server for our community to win Nitro or Diamond!

@everyone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9X0KvU1SSg

Read all about the partnership here

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We’re looking for the top 10 funniest moments of our Discord server! A quote, reply, shared game, a meme, anything that goes to show the chess brainrot that we all share here every day.

In the #1283572790837903411 thread, post the funniest chess related messages sent in this server. Vote for your favorites by reacting to the messages with a brilliant move emoji. Top 10 submissions with the most amount of reactions will win a spot in the discord hall of fame! If your submission makes it, you’ll also win the exclusive HallOfFame discord role, and month of free diamond membership! Open until September 20

@everyone

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The legendary GM Judit Polgar will face eight communities in a simultaneous exhibition! Want to join forces with the community and challenge one of the greats? Tomorrow, September 17, vote for the moves in the Community Club vs Polgar game! ✨

Watch the simul at http://twitch.tv/chess 💚
Join the game at http://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity 💜
Learn more at https://www.chess.com/events/2024-judit-polgar-global-chess-festival#format 🙌 @here

[hollow loom]

CALLING ALL <@&819594822394183700> ENTHUSIASTS

Rolling out in the last 2 weeks of every month till November, the 4 Player Chess Festival is packed with spicy qualifiers and some generous prizes for all you chessy multiplayin' peeps

Featuring 4PC arenas in both FFA and Teams, the event aims to test out different starting setups and evaluate them, which means every month you get to

• Help decide the future of 4PC
• Put your skills to the test for some jolly prizes
• Have a blast playing this awesome variant

Find out this month's qualifiers format and schedule below, and/or read all info in this article & happy chessin'
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September Arenas Info & Schedule
Starting Setup: Classic 4PC Server: Variants
FFA Arena #1: <t:1726783200:R> TC: 1|1
FFA Arena #2: <t:1727287200:R> TC: 1|7
FFA Arena #3: <t:1727359200:R> TC: 4min
Teams Arena #1: <t:1726768800:R> TC: 4min
Teams Arena #2: <t:1727301600:R> TC: 2|1
Teams Arena #3: <t:1727359200:R> TC: 1|15D

All dates and times above are shown in your own timezone.
Teams is Self-Partner, which means you do not require a partner to play.

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DON’T DUCK IT UP!

It’s the Duck Chess Championship finals hosted by the man the myth the legend James Canty (+ some noob from chesscom staff).

Watch IM Eric Rosin, Vahan Nalbandyan and 6 more talented members of the chess community try to waddle their way to the top!

(Don’t tell Canty: I'm trying to see how many duck puns I'll be able to make in one stream just to make him suffer. for content. If you notice the puns, mention it in chat so I can count it as a victory > and yes, it will be painful. )

Time to grab a quack snack and waddle your way to twitch: we're live in 39 min! <@&895007363600371782> @here https://twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity

[mint frost]

The Julius Baer Generation Cup is here! It's last online leg of the Champions Chess Tour leading up to the in-person finals at the end of the year 🙌

We've got amazing match ups coming up 👀 Vote for your favorites in the polls below! @here

Watch the games on our twitch channel on <t:1727362800:f> - starts <t:1727362800:R>

[floral oyster]

@here We'll have coaches for Vishy vs. the World 🌍 !!! They'll be analyzing and recommending moves throughout our battle against the five-time world champ! Learn more about it here👉 https://go.chess.com/communityvishyvstheworld

[mint frost]

Intermezzo By Sally Rooney - Arena with merch prizes!

Chess.com is happy to announce we're partnering up with Irish author Sally Rooney to share her fantastic new book Intermezzo with the Chess community! The international phenomenon hit the shelves on September 24 and gathered positive reviews from critics and readers all around the world. On Wednesday, October 2nd, at 2:30 PM ET we'll be hosting an Intermezzo Arena with amazing prizes such as signed and unsigned copies of Intermezzo, merch bundles that include t-shirts, tote bags, chess sets and stickers, as well as free Diamond Memberships on Chess.com.

Registrations start 1 hour before the arena! - Link to join

Join the Community Club to enter this and many other prized events! @everyone

https://discord.gg/w2VX9ZPy?event=1290360386989592617

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Thank you all for 100k members! 🔥 @here

Love most of you

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BBC is casting for their brand-new chess TV series! To be eligible you need to be legally able to reside in the UK, aged 9 and above, and if over 16 legally able to work in the UK. @here 🎥 contact CurveMedia via e-mail if you’re interested, and good luck!

[mint frost]

Team Chess Battle 2 is here! Predict the winners and win up to 6 months of diamond memberships! https://go.chess.com/prediction_teamchess2_discord @here

[mint frost]

Spooky Season is upon us, and with it comes the spookiest Community Tournament to date…😶‍🌫️👻🎃

It’s the Chess.com Fog of War Chess Championship!

The event happens on Oct 17 and 18, counting with a $2000 prize fund for the finalists ✨ Anyone can join!
learn more @here:
https://go.chess.com/fogwar_di

[mint frost]

Kasparov Arena: Win GM Garry Kasparov's Chessable Course and Signed Book!

To celebrate GM Garry Kasparov's new Chessable video series release, the Chess.com community will have an open arena, giving everyone the opportunity to win the My Great Predecessors Chessable course, as well as a signed copy of My Great Predecessors by GM Kasparov—one of the most critically acclaimed chess book series in the world.

The arena will happen on Wednesday, October 16th, at 3:30 PM EDT/21:30 CET/ Thu 1:00 AM IST

Learn all about it @here :

https://go.chess.com/announcement_arena_kasparov2024_disc

[mint frost]

ONCE AGAIN VISHY HAS MADE HISTORY!

Vishy vs. the World now officially holds the record of most people to ever play one game of chess, with over 60k players! 🙌 Thank you all for participating!

Still not playing? Join in! @here https://go.chess.com/PlayVishy

[hollow loom]

CALLING ALL <@&819594822394183700> ENTHUSIASTS

October is the last qualifiers month for the 4 Player Chess Festival!

Featuring 4PC arenas in both FFA and Teams, the event aims to test out different starting setups and evaluate them, which means every month you get to

• Help decide the future of 4PC
• Put your skills to the test for some jolly prizes
• Have a blast playing this awesome variant

The winning starting setup through community vote for October was the RG setup!
Find out this month's qualifiers format and schedule below, and/or read all info in this article & happy chessin'
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September Arenas Info & Schedule
Starting Setup: RG 4PC Server: Variants
FFA Arena #1: <t:1729274400:R> TC: 4min
FFA Arena #2: <t:1729720800:R> TC: 1|1
FFA Arena #3: <t:1729864800:R> TC: 1|7
Teams Arena #1: <t:1729893600:R> TC: 1|15D
Teams Arena #2: <t:1729692000:R> TC: 4min
Teams Arena #3: <t:1729792800:R> TC: 2|1
Note: To prevent overlapping with the Fog of War Championship happening Oct/17-18, we've postponed the first two Teams arenas. New times will be updated shortly!

All dates and times above are shown in your own timezone.
Teams is Self-Partner, which means you do not require a partner to play.

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The Fog of War qualifiers are happening today! Eight arenas throughout the day will determine the players competing for the $2000 prize fund on tomorrow's grand finals. Think you can be one of them? It's an open tournament, so join in!

Check out the qualifiers' schedule @here: https://go.chess.com/fogwar2024_schedule_dsc

[hollow loom]

We’re hosting a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with the amazing Candidate Master, FIDE Instructor and Award winning Chessable author CM Can Kabadayi

Two fortunate participants who join in will win 1 month of Diamond Membership 💎

@here - Join the AMA!

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Banter Blitz with IM Kassa starting in an hour from now!! 3 pm ET / 20hs CET. Challenge him. Be ready in the twitch.tv/chesscomcommunity or Youtube https://www.youtube.com/live/cYU-0MsV6B0 chat to be in the queue and play against him!! @here more info https://www.chess.com/events/info/2024-banter-blitz

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Thank you for +50K Community Club Members!

Join the celebratory arena starting in 1h and win up to 3 months of FREE Diamond Memberships + Chessable vouchers! ✨💚
@here

Learn More: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/we-are-more-than-50000-members-in-this-club

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📢 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📢

Win a copy of Kyla Zhao’s thrilling and fun-filled new chess novel, "May the Best Player Win”! 📘

To enter just follow @chesscom & @kylazhao_ on Twitter/X, retweet our post, and tell us why you’d like to win! US only - giveaway ends Nov 16th! @here

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The 4 Player Chess Festival has reached its final stage, where the top four elite 4PC players will be battling it out through November 22-24 featuring all five of the event starting setups in different time controls through the championship.

Schedule

Day 1:  Friday, Nov/22 - 19:00 UTC / 11am PT / 2pm ET / 20:00 CET
Day 2:  Saturday, Nov/23 - 13:00 UTC / 5am PT / 8 am ET / 14:00 CET
Day 3:  Sunday, Nov/24 - 19:00 UTC / 11am PT / 2pm ET / 20:00 CET

Format

Day 1:  BY 4min, Classic 8|2, BYG 1|1, RG 4min, Modern 1|1
Day 2:  BYG 8|2, Modern 4min, RG 1|1, Classic 4min, BY 8|2
Day 3:  RG 8|2, BY 1|1, Classic 1|1, Modern 8|2, BYG 4min

Players

pknm
EyeoftheTiger1204
KUGELRUNDI
rojitto

Where to Watch

Tune in at twitch.tv/jonas_rath for the live broadcast hosted by the first ever 4 Player Chess World Champion CM JonasRath!
<@&819594822394183700> first day of the event is going live in a few min

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It's time to go crazy over the chessboard with the next edition of the Chess.Com Community Championships! 🤪

The Crazyhouse Chess Championship will take place between December 2 and 6 and feature an increased $7,500 prize fund ✨ Anyone can join!

Info @here: https://chess.com/announcements/view/chess-com-crazyhouse-chess-championship-the-ultimate-2024-chess-com-community-championships-event

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<@&819594822394183700> be sure to tune in this Saturday, Dec/7 for the decision day of the 4PC Festival Teams Final

Event starts <t:1733569200:R> at twitch.tv/fourplayerchess featuring four elite players battling it out for the championship

Mark your calendar, ready your popcorn and come watch some wild 4PC action

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To celebrate Logic’s Ultra 85 bots, we’re hosting an arena tournament on December 14th at 2pmET in Bobby Boy’s Chess Club😎 Join in for some fun and a shot to play against Logic! @here
Join the club first https://www.chess.com/club/bobby-boys-chess-club
to join the tournament https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3864849
Registration opens at 1pm ET - 1 hour before the start.
Format: 1-hour Arena
Time control: 5+0
Prizes 🏆
1st Place: Ultra 85 merch pack + 1 month Diamond Membership
2nd Place: Ultra 85 merch pack + 1 month Diamond Membership
3rd Place: Ultra 85 merch pack + 1 month Diamond Membership
Random Lucky Winner: 1 month Diamond Membership

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Want to improve your chess in 2025? Sign up for the 2025 Chess Improvement Challenge!

Work on your improvement goals with an incredible community of improvers and coaches, get access to study guides and content all year round, and win prizes for sharing your journey! ✨ Sign up today and reach your goals for 2025! https://go.chess.com/2025_improvement_challenge

@here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

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The Chess.com Community Championships will continue in 2025!✨

Get ready for even more events and a total of $40k in prizes!

The 2025 cycle begins on Jan 13 with the Puzzles Championship and will feature a different variant each month. New to the tournament this year is Chess.com's most popular variant, 4-Player Chess! Aside from all the variants played in 2024, events will also include Atomic Chess and 3-Check. Plus, the community will be able to vote to decide on the variant for the event happening in May. So stay tuned!

Anyone can join! Learn how to @here: https://go.chess.com/communitychampionships2025_disc

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New to the game and looking to improve? Check out NM Dane Mattson's Starting Out Study Guide (0-600 Elo) 🙌

Mattson knows how difficult chess improvement can be, and how overwhelming it can feel as you're taking your first steps on your chess adventure. This study plan is designed by him to give you everything you need to hit the 64 squares running! @here

https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-danes-beginner-improvement-guide?utm_source=chesscom&utm_medium=forums&utm_campaign=improvementchallenge2025

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Finally an open tournament for the REAL legends of the chess community: chess players, this isn’t about you 🙄 go flag a winning endgame or something...

PUZZLE SOLVERS, RISE UP ‼️

The Chess.com Puzzles Championship starts on Jan 16, featuring a $5,000 prize fund. Anyone can join! Learn more @here:
https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-chesscom-puzzles-championship-2025

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Win a chessboard signed by ALL your favorite masters! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘇 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! ♟️

Get ready for an exciting 2-hour 3+1 arena battle with a special prize up for grabs. 🏆 The Tata Steel Online Chess Blitz Tournament will be held Sunday, Jan 26 at <t:1737900000:t> and it's open for everyone!

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀:
🥇 1st place: A chessboard signed by ALL the Masters and Challengers of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025!
🥈 2nd place: A 1-year Chess.com Diamond Membership

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲?

1. Join the Tata Steel club - https://chess.com/club/tata-steel-chess-1
2. Register for the tournament 1 hour before the start - https://www.chess.com/play/arena/3961637

Don’t miss this chance! Sign up and let the games begin. 🔥♟️ @here <@&1078701226373431429>

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By popular demand: Community Freestyle Fridays are now here! 🎉

Starting January 31st, non-titled players can compete in the Community Club for the Freestyle Champion title and a 3-month Diamond membership! ✨

Find out about all our community events and the new monthly creator prizes @here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/our-weekly-community-events-freestyle-in-da-house-new-creators-prizes

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Join us this Friday, February 7 for an exclusive AMA with GM Axel Smith, renowned Chessable author and expert in chess improvement!

Get pro tips + a chance to win **free Diamond Memberships **just for participating! Submit your questions early and don't miss out! ✨

Submit your questions here
Learn more here

<@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474> @here

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Unpredictable boards. Can you predict the winners?
Win up to 6-months FREE Diamond Memberships by participating in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Prediction Contest! 💎🙌

Submissions close on <t:1738929600>
@here <@&1078701226373431429>

Click here to send your prediction!
Learn more: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/freestyle-chess-grand-slam-prediction-contest

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What would chess look like if it had a little bit of magic? Like THIS! 🪄
Anichess is FULL of unique spells and mechanics to dramatically change traditional theory. Enter the Anichess x Chesscom Pre-Season Cup starting February 13!

Learn more @here: https://go.chess.com/anichess_tournament_2025

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Magnus Carlsen Announces Auction Of His World Famous Jeans For Charity!
You can now own a truly unique piece of chess history while also supporting a charitable cause. GM Magnus Carlsen recently announced the auction of the famous pair of jeans that led to his forfeit at the FIDE World Rapid Championship in December 2024. The highest bidder will take home Carlsen's (unwashed) pair of jeans and support the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Learn more here! @everyone

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3-Check Championship begins exactly one week from today!

The tournament starts February 27 at 9 a.m. ET / 15:00 CET / 7:30 p.m. IST with the qualifiers! Anyone can join and have their shot at the $2,500 prize fund! Learn more @here: https://www.chess.com/events/2025-chesscom-3-check-chess-championship

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How To Use A Chess Engine on Chess.com 👀

With AI getting more efficient every day, the world worries that humans will eventually become obsolete. Chess players, however, don't really have to fret - engines have been crushing humans on the chessboard for years now. But as sad as it is to get rolled by your grandmother's old cellphone in your favorite game, engines can also help us to get better at chess. In this article, Pedro Pinhata will teach you how to use a chess engine to have fun and improve your game! 🙂

Why, what did you think we were talking about, huh?
@here <@&1023224481482809474> <@&1023219848181973062>
https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-to-use-chess-engine

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The 3-Check Championship is Here! ⚡️

Eight qualifiers are happening TODAY! Compete against titled players & the community for a spot in tomorrow's finals - featuring a $2,500 prize fund ✨ Can you be crowned the first 3-Check champion? Let's find out:

The first qualifier happens in less than an hour - you can register here

• Check out today's full qualifier schedule in our events page!

Good luck!
<@&1078701226373431429> @here

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Join Our Special Chess Arena Tournament with Musician Hamilton Leithauser!

Renowned musician Hamilton Leithauser is not only a celebrated artist but also a passionate chess enthusiast! To celebrate the release of his brand-new album This Side of the Island on March 7th, we're hosting a special Arena Chess Tournament on March 5th at 3 PM ET—and Hamilton himself will be playing!

Arena prizes include diamond memberships, a chess match against Hamilton himself, tickets to his shows, and a vinyl copy of his new album shipped to you!

Learn more @here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/join-our-special-chess-arena-tournament-with-musician-hamilton-leithauser

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Our coach of the month is Artur Jussupow! An all-time great shares his experience and tips! Read the article below to learn from this legend 🙌 <@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474> https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of-the-month-artur-jussupow

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The ultimate college chess showdown is here! Schools in the Chess.com College Ambassador Program will battle in a March Madness-style bracket, with the most-voted school on Challonge each round advancing. Will your school coordinate like a flawless pawn chain, or will it fall apart under pressure? 👀♟️ Learn more here @here

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Hey yo Chess.com Discord! @here

Many have asked and so we deliver! (Well, at least 13 people asked?)
After an overwhelming 13 to 1 thumbs ratio ||(the 1 being my own civilized thumb in case any would disagree somehow)|| we're happy to launch a friendly Mods vs Discord Vote Chess match!

How to participate:

To join you must be a member of the Chess.com Discord club, which requires your account to be connected to Discord. We do accept members in the club on a daily basis, so please be patient once you apply—we'll review and in case something's missing we'll let you know via Chess.com DMs. If you haven't already, you can connect here or here. (Whichever one works for you)

Keepin' it cool!

This is a friendly match but as with any activity and in order to have a good time together we have a simple set of guidelines:

• Please do not use engine or any external assistance, let's play fair and learn together!
• Please be respectful and kind, if unsure you can always refer to our Community Policy
• Please do not elo shame others, but rather take the opportunity to teach and help someone 👼

How it works:

• Each side has 3 days to make a move (we advise discussing as a team before doing so!)
• As a player, once you've decided on a move, you can make it and it'll count as your vote.
• Being successful in Vote Chess means discussing together and staying united till the end!

Looking forward to an exciting Vote Chess game with all you lovely peeps!

>> Join the match here! <<

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Fair Play numbers for February! Learn more about what happened last month and what’s happening in March in our monthly update! Click here to read the article @here

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Chess Madness starts today!
Schools in the Chess.com College Ambassador Program are battling in a March Madness-style bracket. Vote for your school and win big prizes! http://go.chess.com/chess_madness_2025 <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Carlsen vs Hansen in Anichess TOMORROW at 9:00AM ET! Learn more and play now at http://go.chess.com/anichess2025 <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

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Announcing CoachChamps!

Who is the best chess coach? 8 top chess coaches will be paired with 32 improving players to take them to the next level in our CoachChamps tournament this September!

Want to battle for prizes alongside GM Arturs Neiksans, WGM Dina Belenkaya, NM Robert Ramirez and CM Can Kabadayi? Join our Improvers Club to qualify 📈

Learn More @here: https://go.chess.com/coachchamps2025

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SIGN UP NOW to play Magnus!

For the first time ever, the GOAT will face the world in a game of freestyle Vote Chess 🌍

Help us defeat him, we need you 🙏 @here

https://go.chess.com/PlayMagnus

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It’s Time To Play With Fire! Join The Chess.com Atomic Chess Championship

We're excited to announce the fourth installment of this year's Chess.com Community Championships! The Chess.com Atomic Chess Championship takes place March 27 and 28 and features a $2,500 prize fund! Everyone can participate! @here

Learn more!

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State of Chess is back 💚

Join us on March 20 at 1pm ET for all the latest features, news, and updates at Chess.com and in the chess world. Learn more about what to expect during the broadcast by clicking here.

There will be a live Q&A portion, so drop your spicy questions in the thread below for Danny and the Product, Courses, and Fair Play teams! 🌶️ @here

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Ask Chess.com anything! Last day for you guys to submit your questions for the State Of Chess AMA. Use the thread above - controversial questions are welcome! 🙂 @everyone

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Come see your questions get answered! We’re live with State of Chess.com! @here <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429>

🟣 https://twitch.tv/chess
🔴 https://youtube.com/@chess
🟢 https://chess.com/tv

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Ask a chess instructor anything!

FM Kamil Plichta is doing an AMA on twitter! What are your biggest chess questions? Share them under this tweet to get expert-level answers! <@&1078701226373431429> <@&1023224481482809474>

https://x.com/chessable/status/1904298680091332865

Chessable (@chessable) on X

Which question have you always wanted to ask FM Kamil Plichta?

Share it below and we'll ask him the best questions! #AskKamil

X · Mar 24, 2025, 10:26 PM

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Prediction Contest!

The FIDE Women's World Championship kicks off April 3rd and features defending Women’s World Champion GM Ju Wenjun, and Women’s Candidates winner GM Tan Zhongyi competing for the world title! @here

Guess how the matches will go for a chance to win free diamond memberships! Check it out here.

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The Atomic Chess Championship starts in two days! Join the qualifiers on Thrusday and try to make your way to the Friday finals. Be crowned the first Atomic Chess Champion and win your share of the $2500 prize fund <@&895007363600371782> <@&1078701226373431429> @here

You can watch the finals LIVE in one our community channels:
🟣 Twitch.tv/ChessComCommunity
🔴 Youtube.com/@ChessComCommunity
Hosted by the one and only @light sun and Chess.com's Gregory Joseph

Learn more about the event
Full qualifiers schedule

https://discord.gg/chesscom?event=1354160432998256762

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NOT AN APRIL FOOLS JOKE WE SWEAR 😭

Late Untitled Tuesday will now start one hour earlier than before! The new start time is 6:30 PM ET ⚠️ Adjust your calendars!

Read about the new community club updates here! @here

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Prediction contest alert! Win up to 6 months of free diamond membership!

The Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam is here! Predict the final standings, as well as key tournament moments, for a chance to win amazing prizes! @here <@&1078701226373431429> <@&895007363600371782>

Learn more here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/paris-freestyle-chess-grand-slam-prediction-contest

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Magnus vs The World starts tomorrow!

For the first time ever, the entire world has the opportunity to play the greatest chess player of all time, Magnus Carlsen! Carlsen will take on the world in a Vote Chess match in the exciting Freestyle Chess (Chess960) format in which the pieces starting position will be randomized. Carlsen and opponents will each have one day per move, and The World's moves will be set by voting from the team. At the end of each voting period, the top-voted move will be played, and Magnus will have 24 hours to respond. Sign up and be a part of chess history!

Play the GOAT, join the game @here: https://go.chess.com/PlayMagnus_community

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Get ready for chaos x4! It’s the Four Player Chess Community Championship!

This next event of the Community Championships takes place from April 14 to 18 and features a $5,000 prize fund 🙌

Learn more @here

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Chess.com has launched an official Telegram channel! 🩵

Now you can get real-time updates about open tournaments you can join, contests with awesome prizes, Diamond membership giveaways, and everything else going on at Chess.com
Don't miss out! Join here. @here

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Which variant do you want to play next in the Community Championships?

The Chess.com Community Championships are a series of prized events open to all members of the Chess.com community. We made this for the community, so we want to hear you: next month's edition will feature a variant of your choice!

Cast your vote! @here

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Heads Up ⚠️ Chess Variants are moving ‼️

All chess variants will gradually be moved to Chess.​com/variants and will no longer be playable on the Play server, also known as Live Chess (Chess.​com/play).

Check out the schedule and learn more here @here

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Win up to 1-year of FREE Diamond Memberships! Participate in the PogChamps 6 Prediction Contest!

Predict how PogChamps 6 will go for a chance to win amazing prizes. The three most accurate predictions, as well as two random participants will win FREE diamond memberships lasting for up to a YEAR! @here

Learn more

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Who Will Climb The Highest? King Of The Hill Championship Starts May 15! 👑

The event will feature a $2,500 prize fund. Any member of the Chesscom community can join! Are you ready to become king of the hill? Participate and prove that you deserve the crown! @here
Learn more here: http://go.chess.com/koth2025

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The internet's chess teacher will headline CoachChamps! Gotham Chess is joining 7 other coaches to guide a squad of students to victory! 🔥

Want to be on Levy’s team? Or will you join forces with other coaches like GM Ben Finegold, GM Arturs Neiksans, WGM Dina Belenkaya & many more? @here

Learn how to by clicking here!

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Win up to 6 months of FREE Diamond Membership! Chess.com Classic Prediction Contest is here!

Submit your prediction for a chance at amazing prizes @here We'll award the three most accurate predictions, as well as a random participant!
Click here to learn more

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Play with titled players! We’ve got an amazing roster of masters participating in the King Of The Hill Championship Qualifiers! Next one starts in 20 minutes 👑🗻 @here

Next qualifier link

Full Qualifier schedule

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Win up to 6 months of free diamond memberships with the Norway Chess 2025 Prediction Contest!

STACKED field, as always. Magnus, Hikaru Gukesh, Wenjun, Koneru, Caruana you name it. Norway Chess always brings in the best of the best. Who do you think wins? How will the tournament go?

We’ll give away diamond memberships to the three most accurate predictions AND award a random participant - so just click here and fill up the form for a chance to win! You don’t even have to be right Predictions close May 26, when Norway Chess starts.

Have fun, and good luck!
💚♟️
@here

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Ka-chow ‼️⚡️ Gotta go fast! Get ready for tricks, swindles, and high levels of adrenaline – The Hyperbullet Chess Championship is here 🙌🔥

Want to join, play titled players, and shoot your shot at the $2,500 prize pool? @here 👉 Here’s all you need to know!

Think fast and click faster! Good luck

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Think you’ve got what it takes to face your favorite GMs in Las Vegas this July? Now’s your chance!

The Open Qualifiers for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour run June 14-15, with one event each day.

• Saturday at 11AM ET / 17:00 CEST / 8:30PM IST / 23:00 CST
• Sunday at 8am ET / 14:00 CEST / 5:30PM IST / 20:00 CST

Each event lasts about 4.5 hours and uses a 9-round Swiss format with a 10+2 time control. Top 3 players from each day move on to the Swiss Stage to compete with your favorite titled players!

**To participate you'll need to: **

• Pre-register at go.chess.com/qualifiersfreestylelasvegas
• Have a Chess.com account that’s at least 3 months old
• Have played at least 50 rapid games
• Agree to play with proctor
• NOT hold a chess title (titled players aren’t eligible)

The registration deadline is Friday, June 13th at 11am ET. Don't miss it - click the link and pre-register now! @here

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We’re building a new Chess.com bot with YOU, the community — and step one is giving it a name! Post your best name ideas in #1381667144068104192. Could be funny, clever, serious, weird — whatever vibe you want the bot to have.
React with on your favorite suggestions! In a few days, we’ll pick the top-voted name across all platforms (or run a tiebreak poll, if it's close). And, after that, we’ll move on to Step 2: writing the bot's dialogue lines together.

Let’s make something awesome!
…Or really cursed. Your call, really. 😉♟️ @here

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Play with titled players!
The qualifiers for the Hyperbullet Chess Championship are happening TODAY - and anyone can join! Compete with legends like GM Andrew Tang, GM Oleksandr Bortnyk, and many more 🔥

There are eight arenas all throughout the day. Eight chances to make it to tomorrow's finals! Click here to see the schedule

Next up: Qualifier Arena Number 4 - Starts in 36 minutes. Join now! @here

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Win up to 6 months of FREE diamond memberships Participate in the Bullet Chess Championship prediction contest!

An amazing field of eight invited GMs and eight qualified players will battle it out starting June 23. How do you think the main event will go? We’ll give away diamond memberships to the three most accurate predictions AND award a random participant - which means you can win just by sending us a prediction, no matter how accurate!

Click here and scroll to fill out the form!
Predictions close June 23. Be quick - it's bullet, after all! 💛 @here

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The bot has a name (thanks to all of you!). Now let’s give Google En Passant Bot a voice.

We’ve dropped message prompts in https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1384599569165451334

things like "Player Castles", “Bot wins by checkmate,”, "Player makes an Obvious Move", etc.

— Reply with your best lines under each one and react with to the replies to vote for your favorites!
Top lines get used in the real bot.

Play the bot here (placeholder lines for now): https://go.chess.com/googleenpassantbot

Let’s make it talk. 🔥 @here

#1384599569165451334 <-

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@here vote for our server tag and badge!

Tag is up

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Call Your Chess Buddy And Join The Chess.com Bughouse Championship Starting July 7!

Get ready for wild sacs and spectacular king hunts! The Chess.com Bughouse Chess Championship, the next instalment of the Chess.com Community Championships, begins on July 7 at 11 a.m. ET/17:00 CEST. With five days of competition and a $5,000 prize fund, this is one of the variants that attracts some of the strongest players of the series.

Read more here! @here

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JOB APPLICATION JUMPSCARE 🫵 We’re hiring! Chronically online, US-based, and a chess lover? Join the team! 💚 https://ats.rippling.com/en-GB/chess/jobs/e4c67dc4-07b8-40cf-bafa-1fcf899d5369 @here

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This 4th of July weekend, we're celebrating with one of America's greats 🇺🇸 GM Maurice Ashley is joining the Chessable forums for a special Q&A on Sunday, July 6th.

He's made history at the board and behind the mic — now it’s your turn to ask the questions! Reply to this tweet with your most burning Qs! @here

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‪Our July Creator of the Month is NFL player Matt Henningsen of the Dancer Broncos,
‪who has gained 1400 rating since he started streaming! 🤯‬ How did he do it? Read here! @here

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AMA: GM Sipke Ernst & Karel van Delft - August 1

Looking to sharpen your game, rethink your training, or dive deeper into chess psychology? Don’t miss your chance to learn from two leading minds in the chess world!

This Friday, renowned expert in chess psychology and training methodology, Karel van Deft joins GM Sipke Ernst, a veteran of high-level tournaments and top-level competition. They'll be answering your questions on everything: from chess improvement and training routines to mental preparation and their new Chessable course Find Your Next Move: Candidate Moves and Thinking Tools!

This rare perspective will help you focus on what's important and train your brain to think like a grandmaster. It's an incredible opportunity to level up your chess by leveling up who you are as a player.

Earn FREE Diamond Memberships just by participating! @here

Read more here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/ask-me-anything-gm-sipke-ernst-karel-van-delft-august-1

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Win up to 6 months of FREE diamond Participate in the WSCC prediction contest! @here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/womens-speed-chess-championship-prediction-contest

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Which AI model is the best at chess?

We’re about to find out in the Kaggle Game Arena - starting with an epic AI exhibition chess tournament, August 5–7 🤯

Featuring top LLMs and coverage from your favorite creators, including Hikaru Nakamura, GothamChess and Magnus Carlsen!

Meet the players and learn more @here: https://go.chess.com/KaggleGameArena

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Make magic happen in the 2025 Chess.com Spell Chess Championship - starting August 14!

With a $2.5k prize pool and open entry, it’s your chance to conjure supernatural chaos and work your magic on your way to victory 🪄
Learn more @here: https://go.chess.com/spellchess2025

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Here are our Fair Play numbers for last month! Learn more about what happened in July + what we have in store for August in our monthly update! at https://www.chess.com/article/view/chesscom-update-august-2025 <@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474>

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TODAY - Join the Spell Chess Championship qualifiers!

We have eight qualifiers all throughout the day. That’s eight chances for you to make it to tomorrow’s final, grab your share of the $2500 prize pool, and work your magic on your way to victory! 🪄

Check out the full qualifiers schedule for today and click “join” on the next one @here! https://www.chess.com/events/2025-chesscom-spell-chess-championship/schedule

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<@&1359630367224496358> NEW FEATURE: Choose Your Coach Adds Six Chess Stars.

Hello beta testers! In February, we added an option for you to Choose Your Coach, selecting from four different coaches on site. Today, we are excited to bring six new chess stars to Choose Your Coach for the Beta testing community:

• Hikaru Nakamura
• Levy (GothamChess)
• The Botez Sisters
• Magnus Carlsen
• Anna Cramling
• Danny Rensch

Feel free to test it out and give us your feedback on #beta-club or #1039943660839641139 ! As always, thank you for your support!

https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/new-choose-your-coach-adds-five-chess-stars

Unsure what beta testing is? Check out this article https://support.chess.com/en/articles/8718696-how-do-i-join-the-beta

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Esports World Cup Returns With Bigger, Year-Round Qualifying Cycle!

Chess will return to the global esports stage following the highly successful debut in 2025. The qualifying cycle for the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC) will see major changes, making it bigger, better, and more competitive.

Read all about it @here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/esports-world-cup-2026-announcement

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State Of Chess Q&A

Have any questions about Chess.com to our CCO Danny Rensch? Send them in the thread above! https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1410291033031573736

We’ll pick the top ones to be answered during the next State Of Chess broadcast 🔥

Tune in to our Twitch and YouTube channels on Tuesday, September 2 at 1.30 p.m. ET / 18.30 CEST / 11.00 p.m. IST to enjoy the show and participate in the discussion 💚 @here

https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1410291033031573736

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Can you (and 100,000 of your closest friends) beat GothamChess? It's time to find out - join GothamChess vs. the World, starting Sept. 30th!

https://go.chess.com/PlayGotham

You can also join <@&1377312389040443522> here on discord! Check out #info-vs-theworld and react there to get the role. Study the game with other participants, coordinate the next moves, and discuss strategies - or just chat in #theworld-general with the rest of the team 🔥

Learn all about GothamChess vs. The World here! @here

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Tomorrow, following Titled Tuesday, don’t miss State Of Chess.com 💚

Get the latest news on FairPlay changes, site updates, content, events and much more! Plus a Q&A with our CCO IM Daniel Rensch and special appearances 👀🔥

Live on:
🟢 Chess.com/tv
🟣 Twitch.tv/Chess
🔴 YouTube.com/@Chess

See you there! @here

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Are you ready to compete in one of the craziest variants ever invented? The Chess.com Duck Chess Championship is coming on September 4 and will feature a $2,500 prize fund. With the most savage tactics and a fearsome rubber duck, anything can happen in this event!

The Chess.com Duck Chess Championship will feature eight qualifiers on September 4, each a 75-minute arena with a 3+2 time control. Any member of the community can participate in the event and have the chance to play against strong masters and popular creators. To participate, check out the qualifiers' schedule and click the "Join" button when the time comes! @here

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CoachChamps Draft Day is on September 10!

The first CoachChamps is about to start, and we're excited to see who comes out on top as the best chess coach in the world! The event kicks off on September 10, with each of the eight participating coaches drafting students. From October 7 to October 10, students will compete in round-robin competitions, with a $25,000 prize fund at stake!

@here is all you need to know to enjoy the show: https://www.go.chess.com/coachchamps2025community 💚

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Today! @here https://discord.gg/9Ew8kFu5?event=1413193070257635500

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Arena Kings To Feature New Format Focused On Community Building Starting October 1

Arena Kings, Chess.com's longest-running tournament for creators, is undergoing changes starting October 1. The event will feature a new format and cadence that will help creators build and engage their communities.

@here
Learn all about the new time and format here!

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Announcing The Untitled After Party

One era ends, and a new one begins. Untitled Tuesday — the long-running weekly Swiss tournament for non-titled players — is officially retired and replaced by The Untitled After Party!

The After Party keeps the spirit of the original alive while modernizing the format, schedules, and prizes. It runs immediately following Titled Tuesday, with concurrent titled and untitled tournaments to keep the hype rolling.

Read all about it @here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/announcing-the-untitled-after-party

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GothamChess & Top Coaches Draft Their Picks For CoachChamps 2025

The teams in CoachChamps 2025 are set for the main event in October. The eight coaches—GMs Arturs Neiksans, Ben Finegold, IMs Levy Rozman, David Pruess, Andras Toth, WGM Dina Belenkaya, CM Can Kabadayi, and NM Robert Ramirez—have each selected four students whom they will have one month to train.
The main event takes place from October 7-10. The Group 1 Round-Robin takes place on October 7, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET / 17:00 CEST / 8:30 p.m. IST.

Check it out @here! https://www.chess.com/news/view/2025-coachchamps-draft-day

[mint frost]

Join <@&1377312389040443522> here on discord! React here to get the role: #info-vs-theworld message

Polls are already up! Vote for our Opening Strategy & What will Gotham answer to our 1.e4? Vote @here: https://discord.com/channels/387637011965804544/1374801001105719386

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Danny Rensch, co-founder of Chess.com and author of the now released Dark Squares, is having an AMA! Send him your questions @here: r/chess AMA

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Danny Rensch is talking Dark Squares on Chess.com’s first ever X Space! Listen in live @here : https://x.com/chesscom/status/1970186307398967533?s=46

Chess.com (@chesscom)

https://t.co/WJsTR9nvZd

X · Sep 22, 2025, 5:59 PM

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Seirawan Chess Championship Kicks Off October 2!

Hawks and elephants are storming the chessboard once again in the next event of the Community Championships.

Join the qualifier arenas - and maybe even play against GM Yasser Seirawan himself!

Learn more @here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-chesscom-seirawan-chess-championship-2025

yall WISH you had Yasser’s level of rizz 😤

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CoachChamps starts in two hours!

Our eight coaches had one month to help their students improve as much as possible. Now it’s time for the final challenge! Today the improvers will compete against each other in round-robins to showcase their newfound skills.

Who do you think is the best active chess coach in the world? Watch it live on Twitch, Youtube and ChessTV! @here

https://discord.gg/Mk6evJXQH?event=1425145541427204249

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CoachChamps is underway, with the second rating band of 800 to 1199! Watch it live @here on https://go.chess.com/coachchampsoctober, https://youtube.com/@chess or https://twitch.tv/chess

[mint frost]

Win up to 6 months of FREE Diamond Membership! Participate in the Speed Chess Championship prediction contest! Read more @here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/speed-chess-championship-2025-prediction-contest

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Who is the best coach in the world? Vote @here! https://www.chess.com/survey/who-is-the-best-chess-coach-in-the-world

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Fair Play numbers for last month! What stands out to you? 👀

Learn more about what happened in September and what we have planned for October in our monthly update! @here https://go.chess.com/update_october

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Reddit AMA with WIM Anna-Maja Kazarian!

Anna-Maja is a Woman International Master with a peak FIDE rating of 2320 and has just released a new Chessable course with FM Dachey Lin — Starting Out: 1.d4 d5! She’ll be here to discuss the best ways to handle 1.d4, her streaming career, Chessable, and all things chess.

Send your questions on the post below and join us on Saturday, October 11 at 4 PM CET / 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT to chat with Anna-Maja and get your questions answered!

@here

https://www.reddit.com/r/Chesscom/s/yJXrpItJ3j

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Hey @everyone, Alexandra Botez is officially unveiling Chess Arena the game she’s been cooking up with the studio she co-founded, Millions of Monsters! Described as ‘chess meets battle royale’, Chess Arena pits 40 players on a massive chessboard using chess tactics and game-changing ability kits to be the last king standing.

The game will be in public test from October 25 to November 2. To try it out, you can sign-up on the official steam page.

➡️Official Trailer: https://go.chess.com/ChessArenaTrailer

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Go crazy with the next event of the Chess.com Community Championships!

Initiative is everything in this variant, so join in, face titled players, and fight for your share of the $2.5k prize fund! 🤪💫

Learn more @here: https://go.chess.com/crazyhouse2025

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World Record SMASHED ✅

GothamChess vs. The World now has more than 200,000 players! That's nearly 40% more than the previous record against Magnus

Join @here

Discuss moves in our server! #next-move-discussion

Get your World Team role here #info-vs-theworld

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Get Coached By Your Favorite Chess Stars With Chess.com's New Feature!

We brought the world's most beloved chess personalities to Chess.com so you can make your playing and learning experience more exciting than ever. From Game Review to Play Coach, personalize your Chess.com coaching experience with our new star coaches ❤️

Read more! @here

[mint frost]

Come for the chess, stay for Yasser's stories ❤️ We're LIVE with GM Yasser Seirawan and GM Benjaminn Bok covering the Crazyhouse Championship Finals! Watch on Twitch, YouTube or ChessTV @here

[mint frost]

Win up to 6 months of FREE diamond memberships participate in our FIDE World Cup prediction contest! @here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/fide-world-cup-2025-prediction-contest

[stoic edge]

AMA with FM Mike Klein in 3 hours! Last chance to submit your questions before the AMA begins. Ask about his new Chessable course, Down But Not Out, or any other chess question you have @here: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/ask-me-anything-ama-session-with-fm-mike-klein?page=1

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Prepare for battle The final event of this year's Chess.com Community Championships is here!

The Fog of War Chess Championship starts December 11 and features a $2,500 prize fund. The best part? Anyone can join!

Learn more @here https://go.chess.com/fogofwar2025 😶‍🌫️✨

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♟️🎭 Drama on the board! Join the Chess The Musical Arena Tournament on Dec 5! NYC players get priority for ticket prizes, and everyone can win exclusive merch! Don’t miss it! Registration opens 1 hour before the arena.

Learn more @here: https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/join-the-chess-the-musical-online-arena

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Pragg is hosting an AMA TODAY on r/ChessCom 🙌 Join and send him your questions @ <t:1765281600:t>
‼️ <t:1765281600:R> ‼️

Don’t miss it! @here

[mint frost]

AMA with Pragg on r/ChessCom is LIVE! @here send in your questions! https://www.reddit.com/r/Chesscom/s/q68VqUu5qQ

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Celebrating a year of chess improvement!

The 2025 Chess.com Improvement Challenge started a year ago!

Over 40,000 members elevated their game with help from legends such as GM Judit Polgar, iconic coaches like Gotham Chess, as well as other dedicated community members!

Read the recap @here 💪✨ https://go.chess.com/2025improvementrecap

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the fog is coming
the fog is coming
the fog is coming
the fog is coming

Fog of War Championship qualifiers tomorrow 🫵 @here

the fog is coming 👁️👁️

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playing the fog of war qualifiers today 😫

join @here - there are 8 qualifiers all throughout the day!

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Chess.com Fair Play numbers for November!

Read our November recap and learn about what’s coming in December @here: https://www.go.chess.com/update_december

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Want to take your chess to the next level in 2026? Join the @ChessCom Improvement Challenge 🚀

Crush your new year goals & win rewards. We’re giving out over $3.6k in prizes for active participants‼️

Read more @here 👇✨
https://go.chess.com/improvement_challenge2026

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Proctor Eliminates Most Cheating In Prize Events ‼️

On Sept. 2, we made Proctor a requirement for all players in Titled Tuesday and most prize events. In the 100 days since then, we've seen a major reduction in cheating in prize events on Proctor 💪🛡️

Read our Fair Play team's report @here for more ➡️ https://www.chess.com/blog/FairPlay/proctor-eliminates-most-cheating-in-prize-events

<@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023222965011218462> <@&1023224481482809474>

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Announcing the 2026 cycle of the ChessCom Community Championships! Play a different chess variant each month and fight for your share of the $37,500 prize fund 🙌

Anyone can join! Read all about it here or visit the event guide for more information! @here

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The 2026 Community Championship Cycle is starting!

The Puzzles Championship takes place on Jan 15 and 16, featuring a $5k prize fund. We're crowning the best puzzle-solver on the planet. Anyone can join!

As always, players will go through one stage of Puzzle Rush, followed by a stage of Puzzle Battle. In the Puzzle Rush Royale you'll have 30 minutes to set your highest 5-minute Puzzle Rush score. Players who then make it to the Puzzle Battle stage will compete in a double-elimination bracket! @here

Fill out the official application form and read more about the Championship here

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Chess.com’s 10 New Year’s Resolutions!

Last year, we shared Chess.com's 10 New Year’s Resolutions for the first time. It was a way for us to share some perspective on where we hoped to go with you, the chess community, and it challenged us to be accountable to the public resolutions we set out at the beginning of the year.

This year, we are taking up the challenge once again. Here are Chess.com's 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2026.

1. Run The Cleanest Online Chess Events Ever
2. Tackle Abuse and Toxicity
3. Make Coach More Exciting
4. Make Chess.com More Social
5. Give You Oodles of Chess Data
6. 1 Million Puzzles
7. New Bot Experiences!
8. Host Our Most Exciting Live Chess Event Ever
9. Release New Features For Improvers
10. Give The Chess Community Even More Transparency

@here’s more about how we plan to achieve each of those goals: https://www.chess.com/blog/chesscom/chess-coms-10-new-years-resolutions-for-2026

Happy 2026!

[mint frost]

Predict how the 2026 Tata Steel Masters will go for a chance to win up to 6 months of FREE Diamond Membership! Fill up the form @here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/tata-steel-chess-2026-prediction-contest

[mint frost]

Here are the official Fair Play numbers for December 2025! What stands out to you? 👀

Check out what happened in December and what’s coming next in our January update! @here https://go.chess.com/update_jan26

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Last day to sign up! Fill out the official application and read more about the Puzzles Championship @here! https://go.chess.com/puzzles2026

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Play against the Queen of Chess herself GM Judit Polgar in the upcoming match Judit Polgar vs. The World!

We're thrilled to invite you to take part in yet another historic showdown against one of the living legends of the game! Face GM Judit Polgar, the strongest woman in history and one of the most influential players the game has ever seen, in the upcoming Judit Polgar vs. The World match.

Polgar will play the opening move on February 6, alongside the debut of her new documentary, Queen of Chess, which is being released on Netflix!

Register for the match @here on go.chess.com/PlayJudit

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Got questions about the new Streaks feature? 🔥

Drop them on r/chesscom — they’ll be answered LIVE tomorrow at 11AM ET by Brenan, our Head of Engagement, who also made a really cool drawing for you guys 😆✌️ @here

[mint frost]

Win up to 6 months of free diamond membership! Participate in the SCC Finals prediction contest! @here https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/scc-finals-prediction-contest

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Our monthly update is here — including our Fair Play numbers for January!
What stands out to you? 👀

Full report @here: https://go.chess.com/update_feb26_cc

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Your spite checks might actually work this time: the 3-Check Championship is here! 💙✨

The tournament kicks off February 18 with qualifiers held across two separate days, so it’s easier than ever to jump in. Open to everyone! Get the details @here https://go.chess.com/3check2026

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Our weekly Freestyle Fridays will combine to form the Freestyle Friday Championship 2026 with one player qualifying to the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship next year! ♟️ Find out more on the new format @here https://go.chess.com/FF_Championship_Com

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The Women's Speed Chess Championship is right around the corner! 👑

The event will feature 16 players, with 8 qualifying via the Titled Tuesday Grand Prix and 8 more being invited directly! 💙

Details @here https://go.chess.com/wscc2026

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It's gonna be a blast 💥☢️ The Atomic Chess Championship kicks off on March 4, featuring a $2,500 prize fund!

Learn more about the variant and the event @here https://go.chess.com/atomic2026

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Fourth and last qualifier of the day starts in 30 minutes! Join the Atomic Chess championship - click “join” on Qualifier 4 here!

Four qualifier arenas will also happen tomorrow - with the Finals happening on Friday.

Earn cash prizes and play with titled players - everyone can join! Learn more about the event @here: https://go.chess.com/atomic2026

it’s a blast 💥

[mint frost]

♟️ No title? No problem!

The world's largest open tournament has TWO preliminaries open to ALL players 🙌 Join the Chess.com Open on **March 14 & March 21 **and compete for $250,000 in prizes and up to three direct spots to the next Esports World Cup!

Info @here https://go.chess.com/open_2026_prelims

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State of Chess.com show is back on March 24 and, as always, our Chief Chess Officer IM Danny Rensch will be answering questions LIVE on Twitch & YouTube (right after Titled Tuesday, ~2:15 PM ET). Got a burning question about Chess.com (fairplay, gameplay, features, etc), chess in general, or just want to roast Danny? Drop it in the thread below! The best ones get answered live! @here 👇

[mint frost]

Q&A section coming up next on State Of Chess! Some of your questions already have been answered throughout the livestream. Check it out on https://twitch.tv/chess or https://youtube.com/@chess @here

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What's it like working on Chess.com? Want to know what it’s like behind the scenes? How remote teams actually function? Or just curious about Chess.com, leadership, or culture? Ask Myriam Ben Farhat anything about Chess.com's company culture on Reddit! 👇 @here https://www.reddit.com/r/Chesscom/comments/1s3itxm/ama_about_chesscom_team_culture_ft_myriam_ben/

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The 4-Player Chess Championship is here ‼️

Four armies, one board, and a $5k prize on the line. Qualifiers run from April 6 to 9, with the Final on April 10.

Anyone can join! Will you be the last one standing? 💪

Learn more @here: https://go.chess.com/4pc2026

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Legally Punch Your Opponents With Chess.com's New Chessboxing Feature!

We're excited to announce that you can now chessbox directly on Chess.com! Throw punches and let go of your frustration after falling into yet another obvious knight fork—all from the safety of your home! The new feature is now available to all our members on web, with no mobile support at the moment (after numerous cracked screens during our testing phase, we gave up).

Learn how to do it @here https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-new-chessboxing-feature

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Important Update
The 4 Player Chess Championship will now take place from April 13–17, instead of the originally announced dates of April 6–10.

All other details remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing everyone there! @here

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SURPRISE! PogChamps is THIS FRIDAY!

Check out the 8 streamers going head-to-head on the chessboard for $100k - ONE DAY ONLY. Who are you rooting for?! Learn more about the event @here

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Who will be the next PogChampion? Participate in the prediction contest for a chance to win up to 6 months of FREE Diamond memberships!

(Heads-up: if you already participated, but submitted your PogChamps 6 7 prediction before April 9th at 7PM ET, you'll need to resubmit. Due to last-minute changes to the first stage groups, previous submissions are no longer accurate. We're sorry!)

@here

https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/pog-champs-6-7-prediction-contest

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Chess.com Fair Play numbers for March 2026 have been published! What stands out to you? 👀 #💬〡chess-talk

Read the monthly update to learn more stats, recap what happened in March, and find out what’s planned for April! https://go.chess.com/update_mar26 @here

[mint frost]

Create your own curated opening repertoire with Chessable's new feature!

The new Repertoire feature lets you create your own custom course by combining the best parts of different courses. With this, you can create a curated course that fits perfectly with the effort and time you want to put into your training. Learn more @here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-chessable-repertoire

[mint frost]

Want to play the Bongcloud and NOT lose? This is your time! The King of the Hill Championship is here 👑

Qualifiers happen on May 6-7 and the final on May 8. Anyone can join and compete for their share of the $2.5k prize fund 🙌

More info @here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/announcing-chesscom-king-of-the-hill-chess-championship-2026

yeah yeah 67

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It's time for the big reveal - now YOU can get coached by the greatest woman chess player of all time, GM Judit Polgar! 👑

Select Judit as your coach and get tailored feedback in game review, puzzles, lessons, and more!

@here https://go.chess.com/choosejudit

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Titled Tuesday Now Bigger Than Ever With $10,000 In Prizes Every Week

Titled Tuesday is getting its biggest prize fund ever. Starting June 2, the event will feature a weekly $10,000 prize fund, bringing its yearly total to more than $500,000—more than three times the current purse. Read more @here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/titled-tuesday-new-10k-prize-fund

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Coach Dane is back this Friday!

NM Dane Mattson's May community class is happening Friday, <t:1778853600:f>. No sign-up needed, just join on time by clicking the button in the article below once the class opens up on Friday! There are only 49 spots available, so make sure to be on time and don't sleep on it!

Whether you're new to chess or grinding your way up, this is a chill, judgment-free space to learn something real and connect with fellow improvers

Bring your chess questions in and Coach Dane will help you out!
Hope to see you there!

Read more about the lesson @here:
https://www.chess.com/announcements/view/join-the-may-community-class-this-friday-with-coach-nm-dane-mattson

*Our monthly community lesson is part of the 2026 Chess Improvement Challenge. Join the Improvers Club to be the first to find out about all sorts of improvement content and resources on Chess.com! *

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Anna Rudolf discusses content creation and chess mindfulness. Don't miss this May 2026 edition of the Chess.com Creator of the Month! <@&1023219848181973062> <@&1023224481482809474> https://www.chess.com/article/view/creator-of-the-month-im-anna-rudolf

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Live Chess Ratings And Rankings Now Available On Chess.com!

We're excited to announce that you can now keep up with every FIDE rating change and ranking movement live on Chess.com! Keep an eye on your favorite players, learn about their latest results, and even see if they're playing a rated event right now.

Here's what you need to know about this update!

Check it out @here:
Chess.com/ratings

[olive obsidian]

Round 10 of Tata Steel is underway on ChessTV, Twitch and YouTube! Today's highlight is definitely Magnus Carlsen vs Fabiano Caruana. Will the World Champion manage to get back in the race or will Caruana secure his position as this years favorite?

Link: https://www.chess.com/tv

[olive obsidian]

All participants of PogChamps 3 are now announced!

https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-pogchamps3-rubius

[olive obsidian]

Now you can share your or others Chess.com content that you want people in the server to know about. Head into #805784069421531218 for some interesting articles and blogs 🙂

[olive obsidian]

Head into ChessTV right now for the epic battle between IM Levy «GothamChess» Rozman vs. IM Eric «imrosen» Rosen as they battle it out for a spot in the IMSCC Semifinals🚀

https://www.chess.com/tv

[olive obsidian]

PogChamps 3 is finally live on ChessTV, Twitch, YouTube and TikTok!

https://www.chess.com/tv

[obsidian schooner]

Hey everyone! We've made a few changes to the Discord server! 🙂

First of all, we've changed up the 4 player chess category! It now has voice multiple voice channels for teams, as well as general and casual voice channels!

Next up is great news for fans of any chess variants we have on Chess.com: We've added the variants category to our Discord server!
To avoid overwhelming you with too many channels, we've made it so that you only see variants channels that you are interested in.
You can get access to those channel by choosing variants roles in #814125376519405619

We hope you enjoy!
Have any suggestions regarding these changes? Please let us know in #💡〡server-suggestions

[olive obsidian]

NEW CHESS.COM BOTS! Have ever dreamt about doing captures, captures and captures on Agadmator? Now is your chance!

https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-bots-agadmator-nemo-cramling-canty-funmastermike-so

[obsidian schooner]

Hey everyone! We've made a few more changes to the Discord server!

Most importantly, we noticed that the Chess.com bot's best features weren't being used much because people didn't know they existed! To fix this, we've introduced #👾〡bot-guide, a channel in which each and every <@&777643356750479373> command is explained.

We've also added some more 2 player chess voice channels because people wanted those!

The flag of Brazil has now been added to #738090963599097876, as you guys were requesting this.

An entire off-topic section was added so we can talk about even more awesome things without discouraging Chess related conversation in the general channels. See #💬〡trusted-off-topic, #🎶〡music, #🕹〡gaming, #📺〡tv-movies-series, #⚽〡sports, #🥐〡food, #🏋〡fitness and #⚫〡dot.

Twitch integration has been made more worthwhile: Twitch subscribers now get their own category in the user list, along with a fancy new username color!

We hope you enjoy!
Have any suggestions regarding these changes? Please let us know in #💡〡server-suggestions

[obsidian schooner]

The moment you've all been waiting for @here! We've added some new custom emoji for you to use! Today's new emoji are a set of analysis icons:

We hope you enjoy!
Have any suggestions regarding these changes? Please let us know in #💡〡server-suggestions

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @here! We're going live RIGHT NOW with the State of Chess.com stream , where we look back at the first quarter of 2021, announce awesome new things, and answer your questions! | https://chess.com/tv

[obsidian schooner]

@here We're live right NOW with the $25,000 Bullet Chess Championship 2021! Watch here: https://chess.com/tv

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @here! The Bullet Chess Championship 2021: All Stars is starting right NOW! Come watch the stars play at https://chess.com/tv

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @everyone! We've made a lot of changes to the Chess.com Discord bot (@shell flax). Most importantly, as you may have noticed, the bot now recognizes game links and will ask you if you want to display that game! Other changes include better systems for suggestions and questions, ChessTV features, and additional commands to help with support.

BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY! PLEASE READ THIS:

ASK VISHY ANAND! The legendary** five-time World Champion Vishy Anand** will be our special guest when Candidates resume next week. Now is your chance to ask him a question! Here's how:

1. Go to #👨〡ask-danny
2. Ask your question using the cc!ask command. Example: cc!ask Hey Vishy, who is your biggest inspiration?

[olive obsidian]

@here FIDE Candidates Tournament is back in action and our coverage presented by Grip6 is live now!

Get top tier commentary from GM Robert Hess, IM Danny Rensch and the legendary GM Vishy Anand. We will also get a visit from GM Alireza Firouzja, so drop your questions using the cc!ask command in #〘🏆〙ask-carlsen-nepo!

ChessTV: chess.com/tv
Twitch: twitch.tv/chess
Youtube: youtube.com/chess

All the games and info you need about the tournament: https://www.chess.com/events/2021-candidates-chess-tournament

[obsidian schooner]

Hello everyone!

There's some really exciting events happening in the coming month, as well as right now!

Checkmate Covid is live RIGHT NOW on https://chess.com/tv, where GM Anand, as well as GMs Humpy, Harika, Sarin, and Rameshbabu are playing simuls against 20+ players for the All India Chess Federation

The 2021 Women's Speed Chess Championship starts on the 28th of May with qualifiers and a total prize fund of $64,000! Read more here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/2021-wscc-announcement

CryptoChamps starts on the 12th of June, where cryptocurrency experts battle it out against each other in chess similar to the PogChamps format!

[obsidian schooner]

Hello there @here!

Great news! Today the Chess.com Discord has reached 10.000 members! Thank you all for being part of this community! 10.000 is only beginning 🙂

To celebrate this, we are organizing a DISCORD SIMUL with IM Rakesh Kulkarni! This simultaneous exhibition will take place on Sunday, the 23rd of May at 10:30PM IST / 7PM CEST / 10AM PT.

If you manage to beat Rakesh in your game against him, a surprise will await you! You can sign up for the simul NOW in #〘⭐〙simul-signup by just typing your Chess.com username in the channel.

[obsidian schooner]

Hey there @here! @eternal violet has started playing against all the simul participants just now! 😄 he's streaming it in the simul-stream channel at the top of the server! Come watch and (soon) talk to us to celebrate 10K members together?

[obsidian schooner]

Thank you all so much for playing in the simul against @eternal violet! We definitely enjoyed organizing it and it was great to see our Discord community come together for it!

This is the** final** list of wins and draws. Out of 23 games played, the following players have won:

1. @inland arrow
2. @gloomy shore
3. @inland arrow

And the following player has drawn:

1. @meager grail

Congratulations to you all! All players have received their prizes! (One year of Diamond membership for winning, one month for drawing)

[obsidian schooner]

Hey everyone! Here's a list of all the events that are currently happening or coming up soon!

• The main event of the Women's Speed Chess Championship is coming up after 8 qualifier tournaments, starting June 10th and featuring GM Hou Yifan, GM Anna Muzychuk, and more: https://www.chess.com/article/view/2021-womens-speed-chess-championship-all-the-information
• Junior Speed Chess Championship is live NOW on https://chess.com/tv featuring GM Nihal Sarin, GM Jeffery Xiong, and more! for more information, read: https://www.chess.com/article/view/2021-junior-speed-chess-championship-all-the-information
• CryptoChamps, the PogChamps-style event featuring star personalities from the world of cryptocurrencies such as Daryl Morey and Kevin Owocki, kicks off at June 12th! Read more here: https://www.chess.com/news/view/chesscom-cryptochamps-powered-by-coinbase
• Missed the first edition of Winner Stays featuring Ludwig, Andrea Botez and more? Find the results here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/winner-stays-all-the-information

[obsidian schooner]

Hey everyone!!! For about one more hour, it's your lovely Community Manager's birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY @olive obsidian everyone please tag him in the #💬〡general-off-topic channel and wish him a happy birthday? 🥺

[obsidian schooner]

Hey everyone! Today is yet another birthday, this time of our lovely moderator @onyx bramble! Happy birthday! 😄 🍰

[olive obsidian]

There is still time to ask your questions to Danny for today's State of Chess.com. Drop it in #👨〡ask-danny for the chance to be featured live on ChessTV today at 12:30am PST!

[olive obsidian]

We are live with the opening round of the 2021 FIDE World Cup! We have GM Daniel Naroditsky, GM Hou Yifan and GM Veselin Topalov in the commentators booth! Tune in now to https://chess.com/tv

[obsidian schooner]

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CHESS DAY! 🎊

You guessed it, it's International Chess Day today! To celebrate this together, you can share your favorite chess story on the forums: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/share-your-favorite-chess-story where the best stories will be awarded and maybe even shared to the rest of the world!

Read more about International Chess Day at http://go.chess.com/international-chess-day and if you wanna celebrate by playing chess all day, consider joining our 24-HOUR Arena here: http://go.chess.com/24hourarena
@here

[olive obsidian]

BIG NEWS @everyone! PogChamps returns August 29 with awesome participants like MrBeast, IamCristini, Ludwig, Rubius, Sapnap, ConnorEatsPants, and many more! Find the official announcement of PogChamps 4 presented by Coinbase here: https://go.chess.com/Pog4

[olive obsidian]

Hey there @everyone !

Awesome chess events are on the calendar! Coming up soon are the following events:

Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz is part of the Grand Chess Tour and has already started and will be live again TODAY at 1pm PT/23:00 CET! Are you ready for speed chess action by some of the best players in the world? Read more here: https://go.chess.com/STL2021

Also today is the third edition of Winner Stays! 🏆 Read more here and see schedule below: https://go.chess.com/winnerstays
2 pm pacific: GM Krikor Mekhitarian vs. GM Jose Martinez
4 pm pacific: NM Kurt Hugo Schneider vs. Dan Smith
6 pm pacific: Ludwig vs. boxbox
FYI if you're watching on Twitch, this will be live at https://twitch.tv/chesscomevents

On Tuesday we have Sinquefield Cup, a classical chess tournament with once again some of the world's best players! Sinquefield Cup is part of the Grand Chess Tour and the first round starts on August 17!

Next up, Chess.com is hosting the FIDE Online Olympiad again this year! This event runs from August 20 until September 15 and has over 1.500 players representing 163 national teams! Read more here: https://go.chess.com/olympiad2021

ALL of these events will be covered by Chess.com and are watchable at https://chess.com/tv 📺

The good news does not end there, however! The Chess.com Discord server (yes, this one!) has just surpassed 15.000 members! 🎆 🎊

[olive obsidian]

@here Looking forward to PogChamps4? Let's hype up with a rerun of PogChamps 3 over at https://twitch.tv/chesscomevents. New episode every day until Pog4 is back August 29!

[olive obsidian]

@here Twitch Rivals is live NOW with Chess Hand & Brain Showdown!! Get in on the action with 16 famous streamers teamed up with 16 chess masters! You know where to be https://twitch.tv/twitchrivals

[molten dust]

Hey there @everyone !

The r/Chesscom subreddit is BACK!!! Revived, revved up, AND re-vamped. Post your best chess memes and moments in this community-run subreddit!! Join the fun at https://www.reddit.com/r/Chesscom/

[rose fox]

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Here’s the latest news you should know about from Chess.com

PogChamps 4

We've seen a lot of great fights in the past week and in the most recent matchup we discovered that MrBeast is an endgame genius! Read more about that here! PogChamps will also be back today at 12PM PT / 9PM CET with:

Sapnap ⚔️ JustaMinx
Rubius ⚔️ IamCristinini
NickEh30 ⚔️ QTCinderella
Ludwig ⚔️ 5uppp

Come watch on ChessTV!

Express Your Chess

You can now Express Your Chess using three new amazing features that were recently introduced: Quick Chat for faster communication with your opponent, Board Emoji to help express or explain your thoughts and ideas on the board, and last but not least: Reactions allow you to quickly react to posts on the Chess.com forums! Read more and see demonstrations by clicking here!

We have also revamped the Daily Puzzle page! Check out the new design and features in this article

Other Events

To celebrate the accolades the miniseries The Queen's Gambit have received, Chess.com will be running our own online ceremony, the Chemmys Awards, and we want you to be part of it!
2021 Chess.com Speed Chess Championship
PRO Chess League: Arena Royale

Ever dreamt of seeing Danny and Erik in a hot tub?

You can make that happen now by donating at go.chess.com/RAD

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @here! Your favorite Chess move is really not a bug! To raise awareness for this confusing, but completely legal move, we are celebrating En Passant Awareness Day today! Learn everything about En Passant and celebrate this special day with us here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/en-passant-awareness

[rose fox]

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Ian Nepomniachtchi signs with Chess.com

World Champion Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi has signed a long-term sponsorship agreement with Chess.com! Read more by clicking here.

PogChamps 4 Champions

Fundy has been crowned PogChamps Champion! MrBeast has won the consolation title. Read all about it here.

Event Schedule

From Monday through Saturday, the World Women's Team Championship is happening. On Tuesday there will be another Titled Tuesday. Wednesday brings us week 2 of Arena Kings Season 8. Finally, on Saturday there is also the Speed Chess Championship: Grand Prix!

2021 Chemmys Award Winners

The winners of the 2021 Chemmys Awards have been announced! Find out if your favorite Chess creator(s) won awards by clicking here!

Other News

The PRO Chess League: Arena Royale has come to its conclusion after the Russia Wizards beat the Saint Louis Arch Bishops in the finals! Read more about it here!

• The Collegiate Chess League is coming up
• Russia wins the FIDE Online Olympiad
• GothamChess becomes #1 Chess YouTube channel
• Jeffery Xiong wins week 2 of the Grand Prix

[rose fox]

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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Establishment Labs sponsors FIDE Women's World Championship

FIDE announced a sponsorship for women's chess with Establishment Labs, a company producing and marketing a breast implant product line branded as Motiva®. This is the first-ever corporate sponsorship agreement specifically aimed at supporting women's chess events. Read all about it here!

Event Schedule

The U.S. Chess Championships start on October 6. On October 7 Raunak will face Parham in the semifinals of the Junior Speed Chess Championship, and Chess Played Quick will be back on October 10 with a Variants Edition! The Chess Super League starts on October 11.

FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss

The 2021 FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss and the inaugural Women's Grand Swiss are approaching fast, with the first games starting on October 27 in Riga! Read more here.

Other News

• Champions Chess Tour: Magnus wins series
• Chigaev wins SCC Grand Prix week 3
• Russia wins World Women's Team Championship

[rose fox]

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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Speed Chess Championship: Super Swiss

The 2021 Speed Chess Championship is back with the Super Swiss, a big 15-round Swiss tournament followed by a Blitz and Bullet knockout tournament. The event will take place on October 16 and 17! Read all about it here.

Speed Chess Grand Prix: Week 4

Jeffery Xiong already secured qualification for the main event in the previous week, but week 4 was won by Nodirbek Yakubboev. Read the recap here!

U.S. Chess Championships: Round 4

Ray Robson takes the spot of sole leader after round 4 in the open championship, while Katerina Nemcova and Carissa Yip share first place in the women's championship! Read the full recap here.

Junior Speed Chess Championship: Semifinals

The last semifinal of the JSCC has been concluded! GM Raunak Sadhwani beat GM Parham Maghsoodloo. The finals will be between Raunak Sadhwani and Nihal Sarin! Read the semifinal recap here.

Events this week

This week will see the Super Swiss, the U.S. Chess Championships, Titled Tuesday, and Arena Kings Season 8.

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @everyone 🙂 See the message above for this week's Chess.com Digest!

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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Levy Rozman Scholarship Fund

Streamer sensation IM Levy Rozman (GothamChess) has recently announced he will be funding scholarship opportunities. Rozman will donate $100,000 to chess programs in United States schools to support competitive scholastic chess teams. Read more here.

Carissa Yip becomes U.S. Champion

In the U.S. Women's Championship, IM Carissa Yip guaranteed herself first place with one round to spare by winning her fifth game in a row and scoring 8/10. Read more here.

Alexey Sarana wins 2021 Super Swiss

GM Alexey Sarana won the Super Swiss on Sunday. The 21-year-old grandmaster from Moscow earned $4,000 and qualified for the Main Event of the Chess.com Speed Chess Championship. Read more here.

Events this week

The playoffs for the U.S. Chess Championship are happening RIGHT NOW on Twitch! On wednesday we will see Week 5 of Arena Kings Season 8.

Other news

• Pivotal Pawns win the Chess Super League
• 7 Hilarious Squid Game chess memes
• Chess.com Month in Review: September 2021

Oct 19, 2021, 10:00 AM

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss Proceeds With Exemption

Despite a new COVID-19 lockdown, the Latvian government included the chess tournament, scheduled for Oct. 27-Nov. 8, in a list of exceptions, while other sports events are being canceled. Read more

Blitzcoin Invitational

The Blitzcoin Invitational is happening soon! Some of the best U.S. players will be competing for one Bitcoin! Find all the info here, and here you can read how Chess is a bit like crypto!

Tournament winners

GM Nihal Sarin has won the final of the Junior Speed Chess Championship! (more), GM Wesley So has won the U.S. Chess Championship (more), and GMNikita Vitiugov has won his first-ever Russian Championship while GM Valentina Gunina won the Russian Women's Championship. (more)

Begim wins big in Collegiate Chess League

In round 4 of the Collegiate Chess League, WGM Begim Tokhirjonova scored an impressive 7 out of 11 points! Read more about the round here

Halloween bots available now

New Halloween pumpkin and Jack-O-Lantern bot personalities have been added to the bots page! Get to know them and play against them here!

Upcoming events

Starting October 27, the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss will take place every day of this week. Arena Kings: Season 8 takes place on the same day, and so does the Blitzcoin Invitational, which runs until Sunday.

[olive obsidian]

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If you're interested in helping us produce our main broadcast, fill out this form!
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[obsidian schooner]

Hey @here!

To keep us all safe from the recent wave of "Discord Nitro" scams, we have (temporarily) disabled sending unknown links. Most social media links, chess-related links and image links will still work, though! 🔒

[obsidian schooner]

Hey there Discord! Happy Halloween! 🎃

To celebrate Halloween this year, we have added some new Halloween Bots that YOU can play against!

Peter the Pumpkin comes with a playing strength of 1000, while Jack-O-Lantern is as strong as 1600! Can you defeat them? Today would be the perfect day to prove that 😉

Play against the bots here: https://www.chess.com/play/computer?bot=JackoLanternBot

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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New Game Review Feature

Game Review is a revolutionary new tool to help you better understand and enjoy your games. Learn more about this awesome tool by clicking here.

Caruana On Playing A World Championship & Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi

How does Caruana look back at that match? What did he learn from it? What happened with the video that leaked some of his preparation? And what are his predictions for the 2021 world title match? Find out here!

Daniel Naroditsky signs on as Chess.com's Lead Commentator

We are excited to announce that GM Daniel Naroditsky has officially signed on as Chess.com's lead commentator! You will now enjoy Danya's insightful and well-humored commentary on most of the chess events we cover. Read more about this here.

Other News

• 2021 Bughouse World Championship
• FIDE Grand Swiss: Round 5
• Blitzcoin Invitational Final: Naroditsky wins!

Event Calendar

Titled Tuesday happens tomorrow. Arena Kings: Season 8 takes place on wednesday, as well as Winner Stays and the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss which continues until sunday.

[rose fox]

@everyone Here is the weekly Chess.com Digest! The Speed Chess Championship has started and we have a discussion channel dedicated to it! Feel free to hang out: #〘⭐〙speed-chess-championship

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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Speed Chess Championship 🚨

The 2021 Speed Chess Championship main event has started! Will Hikaru be able to defend his title again? Read all about the event here! The first match between Giri and Duda is happening RIGHT NOW on ChessTV. This week's matches:

• Nov 8: Giri vs Duda
• Nov 9: Mamedyarov vs Liren
• Nov 10: Firouzja vs Sarana
• Nov 11: Grischuk vs Sarin
• Nov 11: Aronian vs Dubov
• Nov 12: Nakamura vs Svidler

Firouzja wins FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss

GM Alireza Firouzja has won the FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss with half a point more than the competition! Together with GM Fabiano Caruana, who took second place, he has qualified for the Candidates! Read more here.

Other News

• Interview: Fabiano on the upcoming World Championship
• Know the Champion: Magnus Carlsen
• Chess Played Quick: Bughouse Doubles Edition

Event Calendar

Titled Tuesday happens tomorrow. Arena Kings: Season 8 takes place on wednesday. On tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday there will be Speed Chess Championship round of 16 matches. Sunday brings us Chess Played Quick: Bughouse Doubles Edition.

[rose fox]

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Caruana discusses World Championship in new Chess.com lesson

Chess.com premium members will get a glimpse into the intricate chess details of an epic journey through a world championship match, one rarely offered by a direct participant. Join Caruana on this journey here

Speed Chess Championship Summary

Wesley So vs. Jeffery Xiong is happening right now on ChessTV!

• Giri - Duda (14-12)
• Ding - Mamedyarov (14-12)
• Rapport - Sarana (16.5-14.5)
• Aronian - Dubov (15-12) & Grischuk - Sarin (10.5-15.5)
• Nakamura - Svidler (22-10)

Shevchenko wins Lindores Abbey Blitz

Shevchenko took the number one spot in the Lindores Abbey Riga Blitz tournament that took place after the Grand Swiss. Read more

Scholarship program Levy Rozman

The winners of Levy Rozman's scholarship program have been announced! You can find the winners here.

Event Calendar

On tuesday we have Titled Tuesday as usual, as well as Season 8 of Arena Kings on wednesday. On friday we will have the next State of Chess.com at 2PM PT. During the weekend at 10AM PT are the Collegiate Chess League finals.

[obsidian schooner]

Hey @everyone! It’s that time again! State of Chess.com is back again on November 19, 2 PM PT with Q4! That means that you can ask Danny questions about Chess.com again! Head over to #👨〡ask-danny and use the cc!askcommand to ask a question. Example: cc!ask How many new members did Chess.com gain in Q4?

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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FIDE Chess World Championship

The Championship starts this week! Will Ian Nepomniachtchi be able to dethrone Magnus Carlsen?!

The opening ceremony takes place on November 24 and the first game will be played on November 26. Find the full schedule, all details and more in this FIDE Chess World Championship article.

Game Review available for all Chess.com members

Game Review, the awesome new feature that helps you learn from your mistakes in various new ways, is now available to try out for all Chess.com members! Haven't heard of Game Review yet? Find out about it here!

Fabiano Caruana: Heartbreak In The Tiebreak

GM Fabiano Caruana tells you all about his road to the World Championship in a new video series on Chess.com. A must-watch! Watch here.

State of Chess.com

The quarterly State of Chess.com has taken place last friday. Danny and Erik talked about a bunch of awesome new features, things that happened, and things that are yet to come! Danny also answered the questions YOU have submitted in this server. Did you miss it? Watch back here! Oh, and right here you can read the month October in review!

Alireza Firouzja: Youngest ever to reach 2800!

GM Alireza Firouzja is the youngest player ever to reach a classical FIDE rating of 2800+. In this article you can read all about how he pulled it off!

Other News

• How AlphaZero learns chess
• ChessDojo: Ultimate Sensei Season 2
• SCC: So - Xiong (18-14)
• Erigaisi Wins Tata Steel Chess India Rapid
• Aronian beats Erigaisi and wins Tata Steel Chess India Blitz
• Ukraine and Russia win European Team Chess Championships

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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Chess.com Releases Insights

Chess.com is excited to announce the release of our newest feature for Diamond members: Insights! This powerful tool can help you get better at chess by identifying your strengths, pinpointing your weaknesses and discovering whimsical stats. Find the feature here!

Chess Gift Buying Guide

The Holiday Season is upon us, and we're all looking for the best way to show our loved ones how much they mean to us. If that special someone in your life likes to play chess, then we're about to make your job much easier! Here's a list of awesome chess gifts for the holidays!

7 Reasons to watch the World Chess Championship

Not quite convinced about how exciting the World Chess Championship is to watch? We're giving you 7 good reasons to watch! Here's the article.

World Championship: Games 6 & 7

It happened! The first decisive result in a World Championship in over 5 years took place on December 3, when Magnus Carlsen beat Ian Nepomniachtchi with the white pieces in a record 136 moves! Read all about this record-breaking game here. Game 7 took place on December 4 and ended in a quick draw.

Game 8 will start on December 5. Do you think Ian can strike back? Here's how to watch the game tomorrow!

Speed Chess Championship

Fabiano Caruana, as a bit of an underdog, beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in a very close match! Here's a good recap of that match!
On December 2, Nihal Sarin dominated Richard Rapport and will move on to the semifinals! Read about how that went here.

On December 6, 6AM PT the next quarterfinal will take place between Ding Liren and Levon Aronian. On the same day at 10AM PT, Hikaru Nakamura and Anish Giri are playing their quarterfinal as well! Watch both of these matches on ChessTV!

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz

From December 26 through December 30 the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship will take place, as well as the Women's World Rapid & Blitz! You can find all the information about this exciting event by reading here.

FIDE Grand Prix

The FIDE Grand Prix is set to start on February 3! This series of three tournaments will qualify two players for the 2022 Candidates Tournament. Giri, Ding, Aronian and 19 others have already qualified for the FIDE Grand Prix. More info on this here!

[rose fox]

@everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

Hello everyone! Here is all the latest Chess.com news you should read, for the last time this year! Chess.com wishes you Happy Holidays!

Chess.com Releases Leagues

Are you looking for yet another way to have fun playing on Chess.com!? Then today is your lucky day, because we are glad to announce a new feature: Leagues are now live to all Chess.com members! Read more about Leagues and a $50K contest right here!

The Holiday Bots Are Back!

The Holiday bots are back by popular demand! It's the end of the year and we can already enjoy that warm feeling that only the Holiday season can bring. Play against Powder The Snowman, Eve The Elf, Santa and Dash The Reindeer by visiting this article!

FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championship

The 2021 World Rapid & Blitz Championship and Women's Rapid & Blitz Championship are elite events organized by FIDE to determine the best players in fast time controls in the world. The event runs from December 26 through December 30 and has a $1 million prize fund! Read about these tournaments in more detail here.

2022 Puzzle Battle World Championship

Chess.com is excited to announce that the 2022 Puzzle Battle World Championship starts on January 6 at 9 a.m. PST/18:00 CET. In this electrifying event, 16 of the world's fastest tactical experts will battle for their share of the $25,000 prize fund and the title of the sharpest player on the planet! Learn more and find out where to watch in this article!

Vote For The 2021 Chess.com Awards

It's almost the end of the year, and what a year it has been! With so much good news for the chess world, there's certainly a lot to celebrate. To make sure we commemorate this year properly, we invite you to cast your votes. Vote through the form in this article!

Other News

• Nakamura Wins Speed Chess Championship Final
• Arena Kings Season 8 Recap
• Carlsen: 'Passion Must Be The Main Driver'
• Ian Nepomniachtchi On The World Chess Championship
• 8 Reasons To Play In The 2022 Daily Chess Championship
• Chess Played Quick: Puzzle Battle World Championship Qualifier

[obsidian schooner]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆 @everyone

First of all, we want to once again wish everyone in our Discord community a happy new year!

The server is off to a great start of the year, as WE HAVE REACHED 20.000 MEMBERS! 🤩

To celebrate all of this, we are super excited to announce the Puzzle Battle World Championship Community Wildcard spot!

Read all about the Puzzle Battle World Championship here: https://www.chess.com/article/view/2022-puzzle-battle-world-championship

HOW TO QUALIFY

Player must submit proof of their top three-minute Puzzle Rush score. A minimum score of 45 is required, and our staff will select a winner from the submissions. Winner must be able to stream to participate in the World Championship. Submissions open on January 1 and end on January 4. Proof can be submitted by tweeting with hashtag #PuzzleChamps

The deadline is January 4, 4PM Pacific. Any tweets after the deadline will not be considered.

A server event is live for this NOW! Feel free to screenshare your Puzzle Rush attempts in a relevant voice channel!

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Chess.com Awards Winners

Chess.com is excited to announce the winners (click!) of the 2021 Chess.com awards! It was a year of massive growth for chess. Over the last few weeks, you and the rest of our community cast their votes to celebrate their favorite chess players, commentators, content creators, and everything else that made this year so great.

Ray Robson wins Puzzle Battle World Championship

GM Ray Robson won the 2022 Puzzle Battle World Championship that concluded on Sunday. The 27-year-old grandmaster from St. Louis again defended his title, which he has been holding since the 2020 Championship, and clinched a prize of $4,500 for both components of the event. Read all about it here!

Hardest Chess.com Puzzles

With the recent Puzzle Battle World Championship in mind, we present you this article containing some of the hardest Chess.com puzzles out there! Can you solve them all? Try it here now!

Howell wins first Titled Tuesday of 2022!

The first Titled Tuesday of 2022 went to GM David Howell on January 4. He scored 10/11 for an outright victory. Read all about this last week's Titled Tuesday here.

15-Year-Old Eline Roebers Wins German Open Tournament

Eline Roebers, only 15 years old, became the first-ever female winner of the Untergrombach Open on Saturday. Still untitled, the very talented Dutch player defeated GM Vyacheslav Ikonnikov in the final round to finish in sole first place with 6.5/7. Read more about this young talent here!

Nigel Short Recovers From Covid, Dodges Bullet In Italy

Shortly after recovering from Covid, GM Nigel Short is back at the board in a tournament in Italy. He survived a lost position against a 14-year-old 1900-player whose phone went off. Meanwhile, top seed GM Anton Korobov has been showing some nice chess. Read more about Short and Korobov's performances here!

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@everyone

Chess.com Announces Rapid Chess Championship

Chess.com is thrilled to announce the Chess.com Rapid Chess Championship, our most elite event ever! This 25-week extravaganza begins on February 12 and has a prize fund of $650,000! Only the best of the best will be playing: the top 100 in the world, the top 10 women, and the top 10 juniors will have a seat at the table.

Many top GMs like Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura and more are expected to participate.

Read more about the Rapid Chess Championship here!

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Titled Tuesday: Doubles Tournaments & Triples Prizes

Exciting changes are coming to Titled Tuesday starting on February 1. We are now offering two tournaments and a big bump to the prizes: we'll be dishing out $5,000 every Tuesday—$2,500 per tournament and more than $250,000 per year! Read more here!

Chess.com Releases New Classroom Feature

Classroom gives coaches and students a seamless, simple, all-in-one tool to help take their lessons to the next level. It also provides Chess.com members a streamlined way of connecting and going over games together. With everything you need to make lessons more fun and effective all in one place, online coaching will never be the same! Get to know everything about this awesome feature here!

Chess.com Gets Major Investment

Chess.com is announcing something big, and yet also inconsequential: one of the world’s top “growth equity” firms, General Atlantic, has made a major investment in Chess.com. Read CEO Erik's update post about this amazing news here!

Chess.com Month in Review: December 2021

A detailed review of all the awesome Chess stuff is available now! Read about Players League, updates to Insights and Events, loads of awesome stuff for iOS and Android, Fair Play statistics and way more! You can find it right here.

Tata Steel Chess: Round 8

GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov are tied for first place after eight rounds at the 2022 Tata Steel Chess Tournament and happen to be playing each other in the next round on Tuesday. GM Anish Giri and GM Vidit Gujrathi both won on Sunday and are half a point behind the leaders. Read this beautiful recap here!

Upcoming Events

• Chess.com Rapid Chess Championship 2022, starting February 12
• Collegiate Chess League: Season 4, starting February 12
• Tata Steel Chess 2022, continuing tomorrow
• FIDE Grand Prix 2022, starting February 3

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State of Chess.com returns on Monday January 31! Our own Chief Chess Officer Danny Rensch will take you through what to expect from Chess.com in the coming months and this time around, he wants to hear your hottest takes on chess. For example "The London System is a superior opening" or "Paul Morphy would beat Magnus Carlsen in a game today". If you want to ask Danny a question, he will be taking them live from chat during the show.

Submit your takes in #🔥〡hot-takes

See you at https://Chess.com/TV on Monday January 31, 10am Pacific // 1pm Eastern // 19:00 CET // 11:30pm IST

@here and <@&862046825811673128>, You get a head start to submit you takes!

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❗ State of Chess.com starts in little under 5 hours❗
Don't forget to submit your hottest chess takes and unpopular opinions for Danny to address live!

Submit in #🔥〡hot-takes now, @everyone!

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Hey! The Q4 State of Chess.com is live NOW on https://chess.com/tv Come watch Danny reply to your 🔥 hot takes 🔥 soon! 🙂

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ALL Chess.com Features

Have you ever wondered what Chess.com really has to offer and where to find it, how to use it and which type of membership it requires? We now have a complete guide to all of it! The guide can be read here.

Gamebreakers: Chess Edition

Gamebreakers - a television show focused on streamers, personalities, and esport pros - have done an episode about Chess. This episode heavily focuses on the rise of streamers, chess influencers, and Chess.com. It heavily features Nemo, and has cameos from many familiar faces! It will be available this week only! Check it out here!

5 Reasons To Watch The Rapid Chess Championship

This is Chess.com's biggest and most important event for professional chess players yet. With a $600,000 prize fund and the most vigorous competition, the RCC has the potential to change the landscape of online chess. Here's why you should watch!

Event News

• Nepomniachtchi wins first week of RCC
• Grand Prix Berlin: Semifinals game 2
• Nepomniachtchi, Shevchenko win Titled Tuesday
• Collegiate Chess League Spring 2022
• Chess Played Quick: Endgames Edition

Other News

• Gibraltar's Battle of the Sexes: Men's team victorious
• Who will grab the last two Candidates spots in the Grand Prix?

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Hey @everyone! You can now show your support for Ukraine in the server by getting a special role icon! You can pick up a role here: #955890090129907713

The icons have been created for us by Greta from the Chess.com Support Team, thank you!

Please do remember though, Discord is NOT a place for political discussion, so while some messages of support are okay, please do not try to initiate political debate.

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Congratulations to GMs Hikaru Nakamura and Richard Rapport for qualifying to the 2022 Candidates Tournament! @here

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Hi @everyone, the weekly digest is back in business!

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New Series: Streamer of the Month

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a chess streamer? Looking for some tips on how to grow a successful Twitch channel, or just want to find out what the biggest meme of the month is? Our new 'Streamer of the Month' series spotlights some of our favorite chess streamers and their communities - starting with GM Benjamin Bok.

GM Hikaru Nakamura, American Chess Superman

Hikaru's qualification for the Candidates Tournament came as a big surprise for the chess community, since it appeared he had pretty much retired from competitive OTB chess. This article by GM Gregory Serper goes into some interesting background on Hikaru's early chess career and how he got to where he is today.

The 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship

Chess.com's top event for young players has begun, featuring a $35,000 prize fund. This year's edition features a strong line-up, including defending champion GM Nihal Sarin. Can he win the competition for a third time in a row, or will a new rising talent claim the top spot? Don’t forget to enter the 2022 JSCC Bracket Contest before this Thursday!

Try Out The New Chess.com v4 on iOS and Android

We’re happy to announce the release of v4, the newest (and coolest) version of our mobile iOS app. With this release, both our iOS and Android apps now share an updated interface with many improvements to make your mobile chess experience better than ever. Read all about it here!

Event News

• Muradli Sweeps JSCC Qualifier 3 Final 8-0
• Wesley So Wins 2022 FIDE Grand Prix Berlin Leg 3 Final
• Nakamura Wins Knockout: Rapid Chess Championship Week 9
• Bortnyk Breaks Titled Tuesday Drought, Nepomniachtchi Wins Late
• Nakamura Wins Another One: Arena Kings Season 9 Week 9
• FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2022: All The Information

Danny vs. Discord

P.S. Want to play a game against IM Danny Rensch, Chess.com’s main man? If you haven’t already, get the Danny vs Discord role in the danny-role channel and be part of the action!

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Hi @everyone! Another Monday, another Discord Digest!

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State of Chess.com

The latest State of Chess.com update is coming up this Thursday, and it’s going to be BIG. We can’t give you any spoilers, but there are a couple of massive announcements coming your way. The show (featuring Danny, Erik, and some exciting new faces) will start Thursday, April 21st at 9am Pacific Time.

New Series: Club of the Month

Just like the new 'Streamer of the Month' series, our Club of the Month articles give you a glimpse into the most exciting clubs on Chess.com and let you learn more about who they are and what they do. It might even give you the inspiration to start your very own club, or some pro tips to take your current club to the next level.

The Greatest Waiting Moves By Grandmasters

Whether you’re an expert on zugzwang and prophylaxis or a casual chess player who just wants to learn a few new tricks, this great article by NM Anthony Levin is for you. Can you figure out some of the most amazing waiting moves ever made by legends like Kasparov and Carlsen?

The 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship

Chess.com's top event for young players is well and truly underway. We’ve entered the Round of 16, with GM Awonder Liang, GM Brandon Jacobson, and GM Kirill Shevchenko having already won their elimination matches. Reykjavik Open winner GM Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa takes on IM Christopher Yoo today!

On Club of the Month

In case you were wondering - yes, you can be a part of it! If you’re in a great club and want to share it with the rest of the Chess.com community, simply fill in this form and our team will review your submission. If you’re picked, you’ll get featured on our platform and everyone will know you’ve got the coolest club in town.

Event News

• Praggnanandhaa Wins 2022 Reykjavik Open
• Liang Edges Out Hong: 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship
• Jacobson Dispatches Nesterov: 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship
• Shevchenko Defeats Vokhidov: 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship
• Nakamura Continues To Reign Over Arena Kings In Season 9 Week 10
• Nakamura Returns To Titled Tuesday, Splits Week With Abdusattorov
• Aronian Clinches Rapid Chess Championship Week 10

On Ukraine

We receive many questions daily about the conflict and our position and policies. In this post, we’ve organized some of the most common questions and linked our responses and policies. As new facts arise, we will update this post with information and policies as appropriate.

[olive obsidian]

@everyone Did you know that you can win cash money if your favorite players go all the way in the I'M Not A GM tournament? Is your dream finale GothamChess vs Danny Rensch? Submit your bracket now to participate! You have until round 1 of the IMSCC, starting on Monday May 9!

https://www.chess.com/news/view/2022-imscc-chess-bracket-contest

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It's Monday Wednesday, my dudes. We missed the last few weeks due to some unfortunate circumstances, but we're back to give you the latest news and updates. Next Monday we’ll resume posting the Discord Digest as usual! @everyone

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Streamer of the Month

Our Streamer of the Month for May is Lularobs! Chess’s undisputed Twitter meme queen has built up a big following on Twitch over the last 1.5 years, and shared some interesting stories and thoughts with us for this article. Can you imagine Garry Kasparov trapped in a pastel dreamland, forced to play 1.b4? We can now.

I’M Not A GM Speed Chess Championship

It’s back. The IMSCC is a special event featuring some of the world’s strongest IMs and other non-GMs. Players including IM Levy Rozman, WGM Nemo Zhou, IM Eric Rosen, and Chess.com’s very own IM Danny Rensch will compete for their share of the $10,000 prize fund and serious bragging rights. Check out the full list of players here.

Grand Chess Tour

The Grand Chess Tour is an annually recurring series of over-the-board chess tournaments featuring some of the very best grandmasters in the world. This year features a prize fund of $1,400,000 with events held in Romania, Poland, Croatia, and the United States. Get all the information in this article.

Chess.com Global Championship Results

The Chess.com Global Championship is officially underway! With a $1,000,000 prize fund, this is the largest event in our history - and best of all, it’s open to anyone with a verified account on Chess.com. Catch up on the first qualifier results here!

Event News

• Nakamura Wins Third Knockout: Rapid Chess Championship Week 13
• Wesley So Wins And Leads: 2022 Superbet Chess Classic, Day 1
• Nepomniachtchi Beats Firouzja: 2022 Superbet Chess Classic, Day 2
• Deac Beats Rapport, Joins Lead: 2022 Superbet Chess Classic, Day 3
• Wesley So Wins Again, Takes Lead: 2022 Superbet Chess Classic, Day 4
• GM Anna Muzychuk Hosts Chess Event For Kids To Support Ukraine

[olive obsidian]

@here Do you want to play a GM? Jeffery Xiong is playing chat right now over at https://Twitch.tv/Chess and https://Youtube.com/chesscomlive

[rose fox]

And we’re back on schedule! Hope @everyone is having a great Monday so far.

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The Candidates Are Approaching…

The world's best players are preparing to fight for a chance to play GM Magnus Carlsen for the world championship title in 2023, and we can’t wait. Check out this full overview of the year’s most important tournament, meet the players, and check out this deep-dive into the numbers to see who’s predicted to win.

Wondering how you’d fare against some of the candidates? Try playing them (or at least a bot version of them) here – GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Fabiano Caruana, and GM Ian Nepomniachtchi all have their own computerized versions on Chess.com.

FIDE World Chess Championship 2023

Speaking of Magnus Carlsen… there’s a chance he might not actually be defending his title next year! If the world champion goes through with his statement to not play in the next WCC, he forfeits his title. Here’s everything we know so far.

The 5 Most Brilliant Times When An IM Smashed A GM

We often forget about International Masters when discussing our favorite players, but these are people who are literally among the top 0.01% of all the rated players in the world. This article gives them some well-deserved time in the spotlight, highlighting some of the most mind-blowing times an IM outplayed a GM.

An Entire Section Just About Chess Memes

In case you needed something to cheer you up today, here are 20 terrific TikToks that every chess player will love. If you’d like to see more, you can follow Chess.com on TikTok for a mighty mix of memes, game highlights, and general chess updates.

Event News

• Rapid Chess Championship Week 14: Nakamura Wins 4th Knockout
• Superbet Chess Classic Romania: Vachier-Lagrave Wins Three-Way Playoff
• IMSCC Round of 16: Canty Conquers Kavutskiy
• Junior Speed Chess Championship: Nihal and Niemann Both Win
• Carlsen Wins Surprise Titled Tuesday Appearance
• Collegiate Chess League Season 4: Semifinals

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Chess is back, tell a friend. Have a good week, @everyone!

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The Chess.com Legends Arena is Here

Still stuck in the Wood League? You might want to change that. Here’s why: this monthly event is only for players who have advanced all the way to the Legend League, and lets you compete in three different rating categories for your share of a $1,050 monthly prize fund. Find out more info here, and prepare to become a legend!

Ding Liren Officially In the Candidates

GM Ding Liren will be taking part in the FIDE Candidates Tournament. The final field of eight players was announced recently by the International Chess Federation. Ding replaces GM Sergey Karjakin, who was banned for six months due to expressing his strong support for Russia's warfare in Ukraine on social media.

Coach of the Month: FM Alessandro Santagati

Studying by yourself is always an option, but a good coach can make a massive difference in improving your overall chess game - and there are hundreds of incredible coaches who use Chess.com to help their students reach new heights (or at least stop repeatedly blundering their queen). This month, Italian FM Alessandro Santagati shares his approach to coaching.

Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess

No, not the book. GM Gregory Serper is back with another amazing article, this time about some of the best lessons to learn from Bobby Fischer’s many legendary games. The main one: studying Fischer’s positional games will definitely make you a better chess player. What would you do in the former world champion’s position(s)? Can you guess his moves and tactics correctly?

Chess.com Global Championship

Wondering how to join the Chess.com Global Championship? It’s not too late! Check out all the information here as well as the upcoming schedule and be part of Chess.com’s biggest ever tournament. Qualifier events run through July 31st, so there’s still time to prepare for your epic showdown vs. a GM.*

*The possibility of an epic showdown vs. a GM may depend heavily on your chess skills.

Event News

• Rapid Chess Championship Week 15: Nakamura Wins 5th Knockout
• Chessable Masters, Day 4: Giri Undefeated Entering Knockout
• 2022 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland: Undefeated Anand Scores Hat Trick
• Martinez, Grischuk Crush Titled Tuesday
• 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship QF: Erigaisi Routs Comeback King Muradli
• 2022 Junior Speed Chess Championship SF: Erigaisi Knocks Out Niemann
• 2022 IMSCC Round Of 16: Kashlinskaya Blitzes Yip

This Week on ChessTV

• IMSCC: Chess.com’s very own IM Danny Rensch is taking on IM Justus Williams RIGHT NOW!
• IMSCC: IM Tania Sachdev faces off against IM Eric Rosen at 9 am PT on May 24 (with the winner playing IM Levy Rozman on the 26th)
• IMSCC: IM David Pruess plays IM Polina Shuvalova at 10 am PT on the 25th
• The 2022 FIDE Chess.com Women’s Speed Chess Championship begins on May 24

Tune into ChessTV to catch all the action!

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@here

Chess.com Global Championship

Want to play in a tournament alongside some of the world's best GMs? Now's your chance! Verify your Chess.com account today and join the qualifiers for the 2022 Chess.com Global Championship.

Already verified? Join the 6AM PT / 3PM CET Qualifier here! (that's in 20 minutes!)

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You might have noticed we didn’t send out the Discord Digest on Monday, but it was for a good reason! We were waiting a little bit longer to be able to share some exciting stuff with you. Hope @everyone is having a great day.

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We Just Dropped A Chess.com Update

And we’d really like you to read it! So much has happened on Chess.com over the last few months that it can be easy to lose track of everything. We worked hard on this fact-filled update to give you an insight behind the scenes, and keep you as up-to-date as possible on what’s going on. Did you know that we put around 670 new puzzles live every day? You do now.

Rapid Chess Championship Bots Are Here

Ever wondered how you'd stack up against some of the grandmasters playing in the Rapid Chess Championship? Put yourself to the test and challenge three new RCC bots right here! Can you defeat the mighty Bok Bot, Abdusattorov Bot, and Vidit Bot?

Club of the Month: ONE WORLD League

May’s Club of the Month has been announced! More than just a chess club, ONE WORLD League organizes multiple large-scale tournaments in which other clubs from all over the world can participate. Want to make your own club famous? Fill out the form at the bottom of the article, and you might be next.

Is Magnus Carlsen The Tom Brady Of Chess?

Is this the most American chess question ever asked? Potentially. Is it a pretty interesting and funny article comparing these two top athletes and following their career trajectories? Definitely. It’s 100% worth the read, if only for the reminder of Magnus Carlsen’s career as a G-Star RAW model alongside Liv Tyler.

Event News

• Grischuk Wins Knockout: Rapid Chess Championship Week 16
• Ding Liren Wins 2022 Chessable Masters
• Rosen Takes Revenge Vs Rozman: 2022 IMSCC Quarterfinal
• Rensch Triumphant: 2022 IMSCC Round Of 16
• Agrawal Wins Knockout: 2022 FIDE Chess.com WSCC, Qualifier 1
• Stefanova Wins Knockout: 2022 FIDE Chess.com WSCC Qualifier 2

More Event News

• Collegiate Chess League Season 4: Finals
• Duda Wins 2022 Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland
• Swiercz, Nakamura Win May 24 Titled Tuesday

In case you missed it: The Chess.com Global Championship qualifiers are still going on, meaning it’s not too late for you to be part of the biggest ever tournament on Chess.com! Join the qualifiers this weekend and maybe you’ll find yourself playing alongside legendary GMs (as well as some of your favorite streamers).

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‘’I hate Mondays.’’ - Garfield, who clearly didn’t receive a weekly Discord Digest. Hope @everyone is having a great day.

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BlitzChamps Has Arrived!

BlitzChamps is Chess.com's NFL-themed tournament, featuring your favorite chess-playing football stars! This two-day event takes place between July 9-10 with a $100,000 prize fund all going to charity. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Larry Fitzgerald, Amari Cooper, Micah Parsons, Rod Streater, and other NFL superstars will be among the players tackling this charitable challenge.

5 Chess Brilliancies That Stockfish Hates

Some of the most legendary games in chess history may not have been as brilliant as we think they were, according to modern chess engines. But does that make them any less amazing? Find out why GM Mikhail Tal was Stockfish’s worst nightmare in this brand-new article by NM Anthony Levin.

The Power Of A Pin

GM Gregory Serper is back, this time with a deep-dive into the pin - a common but crucial chess pattern that’s present in basically every high-level game of chess ever played. Discover the humongous power of a pin through examples from real grandmaster games, including a recent game featuring one of the game’s brightest young talents… Can you guess who?

Chess Played Quick: Bot Battles Bingo Edition

Chess Played Quick is a fun series of events where chess streamers complete bounties for prizes - this time against Chess.com’s mighty army of bots. Imagine the plot of Terminator, except with chess. The event (starting on June 13) is open to Twitch and YouTube streamers of all skill levels, and features a $10,000 prize fund.

Predict The 2022 Women's Speed Chess Championship And Win Prizes!

The main event of this year's Women's Speed Chess Championship begins on June 13, which means it's time for another bracket contest! Still free-to-play and featuring some great prizes, we've streamlined the prediction system to make it easier than ever for you to take part. The prize pool features $1,000 in cash and over a dozen diamond memberships.

Event News

• Nakamura, Niemann Nab Titled Tuesday Triumphs
• Rapport To Switch Federations To Romania
• Frederik Svane Sets Likely Record, Scoring Final 2 GM Norms In 24 Hours
• Rapid Chess Championship Week 16: Grischuk Wins Knockout
• IMSCC: Trent Overcomes Kashlinskaya

Norway Chess News

• Norway Chess: Wesley So Wins Blitz Event
• Norway Chess: The Tiger Of Madras Returns
• Norway Chess: Carlsen Crushes Giri
• Norway Chess: Anand Takes Down Carlsen

In case you missed it: The Chess.com Global Championship qualifiers are still going on, meaning it’s not too late for you to be part of the biggest ever tournament on Chess.com! Join the qualifiers this weekend and maybe you’ll find yourself playing alongside legendary GMs (as well as some of your favorite streamers).

[rose fox]

Hope @everyone had a great weekend - there’s lots of cool stuff happening in the chess world. Read all about it!

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Who Will Win The Candidates?

The biggest tournament of the year is upon us, and NM Anthony Levin makes a compelling case for every single player. Any of the eight Candidates has a decent chance of winning the whole thing. Who’s the biggest favorite, and which player is considered Magnus Carlsen’s kryptonite? Find out right here.

An Interview With Duda

Chess.com's Polish Director FM Dawid Czerw sat down with GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda, one of the youngest players in the 2022 Candidates Tournament field (and the man who broke GM Magnus Carlsen's record-breaking undefeated streak). Enjoy this look inside the mind of a young grandmaster!

The 10 Most Brilliant Candidates Games

Did we mention the Candidates Tournament is happening soon? This event has had some incredible games played in it throughout the years, and we’re hoping to see some more over the coming weeks. Check out the best ever Candidates games in this article, and start feeling the excitement!

Daniel Naroditsky: New York Times Columnist

Chess grandmaster, commentator, coach, streamer, and now a regular contributor to the New York Times! GM Daniel Naroditsky is providing a weekly puzzle for this iconic newspaper - check out his first one right here. As part of his new role as a chess columnist, the New York Times also did this great interview with him.

Event News

• Undefeated Nakamura Sweeps Another Double Tournament
• Magnus Carlsen Wins Norway Chess 2022
• IMSCC: Assaubayeva's Bullet Clarity Prevails Over Sukandar
• IMSCC: Trent Overcomes Kashlinskaya
• IMSCC: Local CrossFit Dad Beats Youngest World Blitz Champ
• IMSCC: Rosen Runs Away In Bullet, Advances To Final
• 2022 Rapid Chess Championship: Andreikin Wins Third Knockout

Chess.com Global Championship

In case you missed it: The Chess.com Global Championship qualifiers are still going on, meaning it’s not too late for you to be part of the biggest ever tournament on Chess.com! Join the qualifiers this weekend and maybe you’ll find yourself playing alongside legendary GMs (as well as some of your favorite streamers).

[rose fox]

It’s a great time to be a chess fan right now, @everyone. Hope you had a great weekend.

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Which Candidate Has The Best Post-Pandemic Performance Rating?

Over-the-board chess experienced a nearly year-long hiatus back in 2020. Curious to see how this break affected players competing in the 2022 Candidates Tournament, SmarterChess ran some analysis to find out their performance rating from January 2021 through June 2022 - and the result might surprise you!

Streamer Of The Month: ChessBrainiac

ChessBrainiac is a talented young chess player with a current USCF rating of 2121. Just over a year ago, he started streaming his chess journey on Twitch, reaching milestones like a 2700 blitz rating and gaining over 6,400 followers in the process! Find out more about his stream in the latest edition of Chess.com’s Streamer of the Month.

How To Watch The FIDE Candidates Tournament Round 4

In case you missed it, the biggest chess tournament of the year is happening right now. Well, not right now - today is a rest day. But the players are back in action tomorrow! Find out when the games start, who’s playing who, and where to watch it right here. Don’t forget to guess the result to be in to win $2,500!

Fabi Talks About What The Candidates Tournament Feels Like

It might be great fun for us to watch, but actually playing in this high-stakes tournament is another thing entirely. Check out GM Fabiano Caruana’s thoughts on the Candidates Tournament (as well as his thoughts on some of his competitors) in this insightful article.

Event News

• Candidates 2022: Caruana, Nepomniachtchi Win To Set Up Clash Of Leaders
• Candidates 2022: Nakamura Bounces Back, Grinds Down Radjabov As Rivals Draw
  -Candidates 2022: Impressive Defense By Nakamura On Day Of Draws
• Titled Tuesday: Ukrainian Bernadskiy Scores Big Upset Following Xiong Win
• RCC: Fighting Spirit Prevails, Andreikin Wins Third Knockout

Chess.com Global Championship

In case you missed it: The Chess.com Global Championship qualifiers are still going on, meaning it’s not too late for you to be part of the biggest ever tournament on Chess.com! Join the qualifiers this weekend and maybe you’ll find yourself playing alongside legendary GMs (as well as some of your favorite streamers).

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The Discord server has reached 25.000 members, and it's time to celebrate! Find out more below. @here

25.000 Member Celebration Simul

The Chess.com Discord server has grown a lot over the last year, and has now reached a big milestone: over 25,000 chess lovers have joined. Now it's time to celebrate that milestone with a simul against IM Elliot Papadiamandis!

When?

The simul will take place this week, on Saturday June 25 at 6 p.m. CEST / 9 a.m. PST. Participants will be confirmed on Friday June 24, the day before the simul.

How?

You get a chance to play in the simul! All you need to do is leave a message with your Chess.com username in this signup channel. The participants will be announced in the same channel one day before the simul starts.

Are you one of the lucky winners? All you have to do is be online on Discord and on Chess.com's Play Chess page. Further details will be communicated with the winners later.

Connect your Discord Account

Did you know that you can connect your Chess.com account to your Discord? Connect your accounts now and look out for more big news coming up very soon!

For more information about this celebratory event, check out our blog post about it!

Jun 22, 2022, 3:05 PM

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@here The 25.000 Member Celebration Simul is currently happening! Come watch IM Elliot Papadiamandis take on many Discord members at once! It is currently being streamed and commentated in the watch-the-simul voice channel

While you're at it, feel free to also follow Elliot on Twitter or join his Discord server!

Twitter: https://twitter.com/EPapadiamandis
Discord: https://discord.gg/wWRTK7e

Elliot (@EPapadiamandis)

16 y/o 🇲🇫 #1 French chess player U17 ♟ 🥇| International Master | 💪@Prochessleague player for France roosters 🐔 — Basketball player 🏀

Followers

989

Tweets

152

Twitter

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@here SERVER OUTAGE: We're aware the server is down. Our engineers are working with our provider to resolve this as we speak, and it's currently their number one priority!

It looks to be very intermittent at the moment so I recommend to hold off on starting any new games. If this interrupted any game you were playing, the games should all have been canceled, meaning they should NOT show up in your game history, and not cause anyone to lose or gain points.

However, if there is a game that does show up and you lost points for it, please send an email to [e-mail] and a URL weblink to the affected games. We will make sure your rating points are reimbursed. We DON'T want you to pay for our issues!

I will keep monitoring it actively and let you know when it's officially up and fixed. There's no need to spam chat with server status messages of your own.

Thank you for your patience and understanding, hopefully, we can get this resolved quickly! 😊

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@here SERVER UPDATE: The engineers have been hard at work to resolve the server issues and believe we are stable. They are still investigating what caused this in the first place so they can prevent it from happening again, for now all systems appear to be active and functional. If you notice ANY issues, please report it immediately to our Support Team so we can relay it to our engineers. Thank you again for your awesome patience!

[rose fox]

Candidates. Candidates. And more! Happy Monday, @everyone

Weekly Chess.com Digest

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7 Most Dramatic Candidates Games Ever

Chess can be full of drama, and the Candidates Tournament has seen plenty of it over the years. One game can be the difference between playing for the world championship or becoming one of the many players whose paths stopped one step before the ultimate stage. Which game is your favorite?

The Youngest Candidates

There’s an exclusive circle of players who entered the Candidates Tournament at an early age; names like GM Boris Spassky, GM Bobby Fischer, and GM Magnus Carlsen immediately come to mind. GM Gregory Serper - a former Candidate himself - provides a fascinating look at Fischer’s debut appearance in this article.

Coach of the Month: Jack Rodgers

Jack is a FIDE expert-class player who has coached elite schools and private classes for eight years. As well as being the Australian chess team captain and manager (leading his nation’s team at the Olympiad), he’s a chess journalist, recording artist, actor, and more. Check out our interview with him and meet your potential new coach!

Find Out Your Summer Chess Horoscope

Which famous chess star do you share a sign with? Former Streamer of the Month winner and chess meme queen LulaRobs is back with another chess horoscope article. Find out your lucky opening (hint: it’s not the Dutch) and have some fun along the way.

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• Titled Tuesday: Wesley So Overcomes Tough Competition To Win
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Chess.com Global Championship

In case you missed it: The Chess.com Global Championship qualifiers are still going on, meaning it’s not too late for you to be part of the biggest ever tournament on Chess.com! Join the qualifiers this weekend and maybe you’ll find yourself playing alongside legendary GMs (as well as some of your favorite streamers).

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@here Mis amigos,

Thanks to everyone who joined the 25k celebration discord simul, we do hope you enjoyed playing an IM Now for the people who won and drew against Elliot!!

Win: (3 month diamond membership + VIP role in discord)
@young heron (2000 rapid)

Draw: (1 month diamond membership)
@candid basalt
@spiral wasp1470 (1550)

Congrats to the winner/drawers

[rose fox]

A dominant performance in the Candidates, some interesting chess history, a look at one of the top clubs on Chess.com, and your chance to play in the same tournament as true legends of the game. Happy Monday, @everyone

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GM Ian Nepomniachtchi Wins The 2022 Candidates Tournament

Nepo secured the victory with an entire round to spare, drawing with GM Richard Rapport yesterday. It looks likely that he’ll be challenging GM Magnus Carlsen for the second time in a row, after winning back-to-back Candidates events. GM Hikaru Nakamura is in second place, following a victory over GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda.

Why The Match Of The Century Almost Didn't Happen

The 50th anniversary of arguably the most iconic chess game ever - World Champion Boris Spassky vs challenger GM Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik - took place a few days ago. The ‘Match of the Century’, which captivated millions around the world, had a turbulent run-up which almost prevented the match from happening entirely! Find out the story here.

Club Of The Month: Dan Heisman Learning Center

NM Dan Heisman is a living chess legend in the eyes of many people. He’s an award-winning chess author who’s considered to be one of the best chess writers for beginners and intermediate players. We spoke to NM Heisman and Dave Giltinan about their Chess.com club devoted to slow chess, the Dan Heisman Learning Center.

Play Against Legends In The Chess.com Global Championship

Legends like GMs Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik, Hou Yifan, Alexei Shirov, Vasyl Ivanchuk, and more are all confirmed to play in the knockout phase of the Chess.com Global Chess Championship. Make sure you play in the CGC Qualifiers! The qualifiers run until July 31 and are your chance to advance to the play-in phase.

The Collegiate Chess League 2022-2023 Season Is Coming

The Collegiate Chess League is returning for the 2022-2023 academic year! The Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 seasons will feature a combined $50,000 prize pool and give college students of all skill levels the opportunity to participate and represent their schools in the ultimate chess competition for college students. Here’s how to take part.

Candidates Event News

• Rd. 10: Nepomniachtchi Increases Lead Further As Caruana Loses To Duda
• Rd. 11: Nepomniachtchi On The Brink As Firouzja Goes Berserk
• Rd. 12: Nepomniachtchi Draw Away From Winning Candidates Tournament
• Rd. 13: Nepomniachtchi Wins Candidates Tournament With Round To Spare

Event News

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• RCC: Sevian Wins Week 19 Swiss Heading Into Knockout
• IMSCC: Gunina Overtakes Paehtz

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@everyone Information regarding scam DMs

Scam DM Information

Recently our server has seen an increased amount of accounts sending our users suspicious direct messages containing different scams. While we do our best to prevent this and deal with these accounts, it's impossible to stop all of them! Here's some tips to help you (and your account) stay safe!

Two-Factor Authentication

With Two-Factor Authentication, your account will be safer than ever! By using your phone number and/or an authenticator app, Discord can be extra sure that it's really you! Here's Discord's detailed guide on how to set up Two-Factor Authentication.

Being Careful Around Links

Most scams require you to click a link. They promise you free Nitro, gift cards and other free stuff, or they claim that the link contains important information about you. It's all FAKE. The website will likely pretend to be a known platform like Discord or Google, asking you to log in. Never enter any personal information or credentials and ideally, never click links you do not trust.

Turning Off Direct Messages (From Servers)

Did you know that you can completely stop receiving unwanted Direct Messages from specific servers? In the Chess.com server we have places to publicly discuss almost anything, so people you don't know shouldn't have a lot of reason to send you DMs.

By turning this setting off, only people you have added as a friend will be able to direct message you! A screenshot explaining where to change this setting can be found below this message (Right-click a server from your server list).

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Lots to talk about - we’ll keep the intro short! Have a good week, @everyone

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The latest Chess.com update is here! Think of it as an XXL Discord Digest, including some sneak previews of exciting things that will happen over the coming month. How many games were played on Chess.com in June? Why was a young Alireza Firouzja banned from the website a few years ago? Prepare to find out.

Being Ian Nepomniachtchi

GM Gregory Serper dives into the mind of the man who just won back-to-back Candidates events in this insightful article. Study some of Nepo’s most instructive games, learn about his mentality and why he plays the way that he does, and see if you can think like a grandmaster.

Why Fischer Vs. Spassky Was The Greatest World Championship Match

It’s hard to overstate the significance of the showdown between GM Bobby Fischer and GM Boris Spassky in the 1972 Chess World Championship. GM Jan Timman, the legendary Dutch grandmaster, explains why the match was so important in this exclusive article.

Nepomniachtchi, Ding, And Radjabov Walk Into A Room…

… As part of the official Candidates Press Conference. There were some great quotes by the players, and this article picks some of the best. Find out how GM Teimour Radjabov feels about changing his style of play depending on his opponent, learn how the pandemic affected GM Ding Liren’s chess career, and get some insightful thoughts on the role of psychology in chess.

BlitzChamps Happened And It Was Incredible

Even if you’re not an NFL fan, we HIGHLY recommend checking out some BlitzChamps highlights. When’s the last time you saw a professional athlete relax and kick back while pre-move checkmating their opponent?

Event News

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• Titled Tuesday: Rare Co-Winner Situation Precedes Andreikin Victory
• Chidobe Awuzie Wins BlitzChamps 2022

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It’s the Discord Digest of the century, @everyone

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Bobby Fischer Opens Match With Incredible Blunder

Chess journalist Peter Doggers transports you back to 1972, and takes you right into the action as you follow the chess match that’s grabbing the entire world’s attention: GM Bobby Fischer vs. GM Boris Spassky. Will Fischer even show up? Is this all some advanced psychological warfare? You decide.

Bobby Fischer Forfeits Game 2

"Spassky sat before the chessboard for about five minutes, looking uncomfortable, and then left the stage. The audience of about 1,000—less than half the capacity of the dimly lighted hall—watched the two empty chairs for an hour, with a sort of mesmerized fascination. There was no talking." NM Anthony Levin recaps this iconic moment and provides an insight into why events unfolded like they did.

Bobby Fischer Scores 1st Win

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