Student discount on Chess.com
We're pleased to offer a 50% discount on any Premium membership plan—Gold, Platinum, or Diamond—to college, university, and high school students on Chess.com!
If you're enrolled at an accredited school, you are eligible for this discount after verifying with our partner, UNiDAYS.
You can find our Student discount here.
📝 Please note that student discounts aren't available in all countries. In India, the student discount is 25%. Student discounts can only be redeemed on the web.
Student discount FAQ
Who is eligible for a student discount?
To be eligible for a student discount, you must meet the following criteria:
Enrolled in an accredited university, college, or high school.
Have an official student email address, a digital copy of your school ID card, or access to your school’s education portal.
Must be at least 16 years old.
How do I sign up for a discount?
Click here to go to our Student Discount page. Then simply follow the sign-up directions.
💡 To access the student discount, you'll need both a Chess.com account and a UNiDAYS account. If you don't have either, you'll be prompted to create them.
In which countries are student discounts available?
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
I am a student with an existing Premium membership. Can I still get the student discount?
Yes! Existing Premium members who are students can claim their discount by contacting our Support team.
📚 Check out this article to learn how to contact our Support team: Contact us
How long will my discount last?
Your discount will last for the entirety of your Premium membership — even if you are no longer a student. However, if you deactivate your Premium membership and want to upgrade later with a student discount, you must re-verify your student status through UNiDAYS.
Who is UNiDAYS?
UNiDAYS is a company we have partnered with that specializes in verifying student status.
I encountered a problem trying to verify my student enrollment with UNiDAYS — what can I do?
Please get in touch with the UNiDAYS support team.
Can I have more than one Chess.com account tied to my UNiDAYS account?
No. Only one Chess.com account can be linked to a UNiDAYS account.
Can I apply a student discount to a gift Premium membership?
No. Student discounts cannot be applied to gift Premium memberships.
📚 Learn more about gift subscriptions here: Gift FAQ