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What are the Club guidelines on Chess.com?
What are the Club guidelines on Chess.com?

Learn which club types are not allowed on Chess.com and how to handle discussions about these topics in your club.

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Prohibited clubs

Clubs are a great way to connect with people who share your interests or live in your area. However, all clubs must follow our Community Policies. Clubs that are not allowed include:

  • Dating Clubs

  • Clubs promoting discrimination (e.g., racism, sexism, bigotry)

  • Clubs that encourage or discuss illegal activities

  • Clubs that promote or incite violence

  • Clubs created to harass or target individuals or groups

Any club that violates these policies may be deactivated at any time. We also reserve the right to take action against any accounts we deem inappropriate.


What should I do if these topics are discussed in my club's forums?

We believe clubs should be managed by their communities. However, if you're an admin or super admin and notice discussions that violate our Community Policies, you can maintain your club’s integrity by deleting the post.

Simply click 'Delete Topic' under 'Admin Settings' in the right-side panel of the topic.

An image showing the Admin Settings menu on Chess.com with an arrow pointing to the Delete Topic option

If you're a club member and come across inappropriate discussions, you can report the post to your club's admin or super admin so they can take the necessary action.

If you encounter discussions about illegal activities, please report them to us immediately.

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