chess.com operates primarily as a gaming platform, focusing on online chess. Chess.com is the premier internet chess server, providing a comprehensive ecosystem for playing chess, learning through interactive lessons, and solving puzzles. It also serves as a social network for chess enthusiasts and a major news outlet for professional chess tournaments and events. It is operated by Chess.com, LLC.
Beyond its core function, the ecosystem extends into social networks, educational platforms, and news & media, providing a broader range of services.
chess.com is a well-established platform operated by Chess.com, LLC. Top 1,000 global website, 31 years old, high traffic. Standard web safety practices apply.
Top 1,000 global website31 years oldhigh traffic
Security Considerations
While chess.com is an established platform, these capabilities require extra vigilance.
User-Generated Content
chess.com
hosts content created by its users, not the platform operator. Individual posts, profiles, or pages may contain scams, misinformation, or phishing attempts that the platform hasn't yet detected or removed.
Remember: The platform itself is established, but even established platforms can be abused.
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Developer API
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{
"domain": "chess.com",
"state": "developed",
"stability": "permanent",
"confidence": "high",
"category": {
"purpose": "gaming",
"specialization": "Online Chess Platform",
"secondary_purposes": [
"social_network",
"educational",
"news_media"
]
},
"identity": {
"headline": "The world's largest online chess community and gaming platform",
"summary": "Chess.com is the premier internet chess server, providing a comprehensive ecosystem for playing chess, learning through interactive lessons, and solving puzzles. It also serves as a social network for chess enthusiasts and a major news outlet for professional chess tournaments and events.",
"operator": "Chess.com, LLC",
"parent_entity": null,
"topics": [
"chess",
"online gaming",
"strategy",
"esports",
"education"
]
},
"functions": {
"is_ugc_platform": true,
"is_file_host": false,
"is_url_shortener": false,
"is_public_idp": false,
"is_crypto_platform": false,
"allows_user_subdomains": false,
"is_form_builder": false,
"is_document_host": false
},
"facts": {
"created_at": "1994-08-11",
"rank": 911,
"hosting_provider": "CLOUDFLARENET"
}
}