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Why should I become a member at Chess.com? Does it cost anything?
Why should I become a member at Chess.com? Does it cost anything?

All members start with a free basic membership, but you can access additional features by upgrading to a premium plan.

Updated over a month ago

Chess.com memberships

If you love chess, Chess.com is the perfect place for you—a platform built by and for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

Basic membership

A basic membership on Chess.com is completely free. With it, you can:

  • Play unlimited correspondence-style and real-time chess, including blitz and bullet games.

  • Participate in community forums.

  • Post in your own blog.

  • Enjoy limited access to some of our amazing learning tools.


Unlock advanced features with a Premium membership

For those looking to take their game to the next level, Chess.com offers premium memberships. These include:

  • In-depth game reports and analysis: Dive deep into your games with detailed reports.

  • Interactive lessons: Access numerous lessons tailored to help you improve.

  • Puzzles and puzzle rush: Sharpen your tactics with a variety of puzzles and the fast-paced Puzzle Rush.

  • Videos from titled players: Learn from the best with video content from titled players around the world.

Explore all that Chess.com has to offer and find the membership package that’s right for you!

📚 Check out this article for information on our premium memberships: What does each level of premium membership get me?

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