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How do I accept or decline a friend request?
How do I accept or decline a friend request?

Discover how to find your pending friend requests on Chess.com and learn how to accept or decline them on both the website and mobile apps.

Updated over a week ago

Web

  • Hover over 'Social' on the left side menu of any Chess.com page and select 'Friends.'

  • Click on 'Friend Requests' on the right side of the screen to see all your pending friend requests.

Pending friend requests on Chess,com
  • Here you can use the 'X' and check icons to either accept or decline the request. The sender will not be notified if you decline.

Accepting/Declining a pending friend request on Chess.com

Check out this article to learn how to send a friend request: How do I send a friend request?


Mobile

The steps below work for both the Chess.com website and the mobile apps.

  • Friend requests appear under the bell icon at the top of your home screen.

Pending friend request on the Chess.com mobile app

  • Tap the bell to view the request, then choose to accept or decline it.

Pending friend requests on the Chess.com mobile app.

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