At Chess.com, we strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment for all players. To maintain this atmosphere, usernames must adhere to our community policies.
Types of usernames not allowed
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Foul language | Any form of offensive language is not allowed in usernames. |
Sexual content | Usernames must not contain sexual terms or innuendos. |
Racist or offensive language | Names containing slurs, racism, or bigotry are strictly prohibited. |
Threatening or violent language | Usernames that imply violence or threats are not allowed. |
Sexist or bigoted language | Any form of discrimination in usernames is against our guidelines. |
Political and religious content | Usernames should not reference political parties, leaders, or anything that could cause religious offense. |
Impersonation | Usernames cannot impersonate famous chess players, Chess.com staff, moderators, or bots (e.g., OfficialMagnusCarlsen, Juan-Bot). |
We reserve the right to change any username that appears to be chosen specifically to cause discomfort or to troll other members.
📝 While using your real name as a username is allowed, we advise against it for privacy reasons.