GCEIP 500 Global rank #108 · United States
Chess.com: online games and learning and the business behind its reach
Chess.com runs a digital platform for playing chess, studying games and following the sport.
The company
What it does
Chess.com operates in online games and learning. Its business model, products and customers connect it to a wider market, with the company’s own disclosures providing the basis for understanding its activities and reach.
Across markets
Online play and lessons give users a way to learn and compete across borders. The platform also hosts major events and creator content, connecting a centuries-old game with a large digital audience.
The company’s footprint and context are linked to the public sources below.
GCEIP view
What the record tells us
GCEIP sees Chess.com’s impact in widening access to chess and creating new routes for participation. Its continuing value rests on fair play, accessible learning and a healthy community.
Published recognition
Selected results
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- TIME100 Most Influential Companies · 2023View source
Disrupters
Online chess platform