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How do I send a message?

Learn how to quickly message a member on Chess.com or send a customized message from your inbox with images, smileys, diagrams, and more!

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Messaging on Chess.com

Chess.com’s messaging system makes it easy to stay in touch. You can send detailed messages using editor tools from your inbox, or quickly send a message by clicking a member’s username anywhere on the site. Here’s how you can send a message:

From their profile

You can quickly message a member from anywhere on Chess.com by clicking their username to open their profile pop-up. Click the three dots, then select 'Message'.

Profile pop-up modal on Chess.com

A message window will appear where you can type your message and click 'Send'.

If you’d like to send a more customized message, click the envelope icon next to their username to open your inbox.

Message pop-up modal on Chess.com

From your inbox

  1. Hover over the Chess.com logo and select 'Messages', or click the envelope icon at the top right of your homepage.

  2. In your inbox, click 'New Message' in the upper left corner.

  3. Use the 'Search Members' box to find the person you want to message.

  4. Type your message in the text box, customize it using the editor tools if you'd like, and click 'Send' when you're ready.

Messages screen on Chess.com

Check out this article to learn how to manage your inbox: How do I manage my inbox?

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