Chess.com
PrivateLast Round
Growth Equity
Dec 31, 2021
Company Overview
Chess.com operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in Orem, Utah. Its latest recorded funding round was a Growth Equity round in December 2021.
Chess.com is a gaming company that operates an online chess platform. The company offers online chess gameplay, puzzles, game analysis, and lessons taught by chess grandmasters and coaches.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Gaming, Subscription Commerce, Live Streaming, Sports & Fitness, Digital Advertising
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission, Hardware Sales
AI Layer
Application
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Chess.com Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| ChessFriends | 78% | |
| World Chess PLC | 78% | |
| Internet Chess Club | 78% |
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Chess.com Funding Rounds
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Key People
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Chess.com Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| General Atlantic | Growth Equity |
Market signals
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- Dec 8, 2024
Monthly visitors increased 52% MoM, reaching 15K.
- Nov 8, 2024
Monthly visitors grew 98% MoM, reaching 9.9K.
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Recent news
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- partners_withNov 9, 2026
On Nov 8th '26, Chess.com, LLC partners with Esports Foundation through the Champions Chess Tour 2026-27 cycle to identify players who head to EWC 2027.
- launchesSep 30, 2026
Chess.com, LLC launched the online Chess Club Showdown, a monthly team competition where players compete for a chosen club, with its first edition taking place online on Sep 30th '26.
- integrates_withSep 29, 2026
Chess.com, LLC integrates with LinkedIn Corp. to let members link their profiles and showcase selected chess stats on their professional profiles, with the new feature announced on Sep 29th '26.
- has_issues_withSep 13, 2026
Chess.com, LLC had issues with data breach. on Aug 3rd '26.
- has_issues_withSep 13, 2026
Chess.com, LLC has issues with potential phishing attacks, identity theft, and other security concerns after an Aug 3rd '26 breach involving 4,653,212 compromised accounts and email addresses, geographic locations, names, and usernames.
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Chess.com Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Chess.com a public or private company?
Chess.com is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Chess.com?
Chess.com is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Chess.com's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Chess.com worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Chess.com is not publicly available.
Can I buy Chess.com stock?
Chess.com shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Chess.com's last funding round?
Chess.com's most recent funding round was Growth Equity on December 31, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Chess.com?
Key investors in Chess.com include General Atlantic.
Will Chess.com IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Chess.com.
How can I track Chess.com secondary market activity?
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