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Chess.com

Chess.com

Private
Orem, UtahMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://www.chess.com/

Last Round

Growth Equity

Dec 31, 2021

Company Overview

Chess.com is a gaming company that operates an online chess platform. The company offers online chess gameplay, puzzles, game analysis, and lessons taught by chess grandmasters and coaches.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Gaming, Subscription Commerce, Live Streaming, Sports & Fitness, Digital Advertising

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Freemium, Subscription SaaS, Marketplace Commission, Hardware Sales

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

online chesschess platformchess puzzleschess tacticschess lessonsgame reviewchess appfreemium gamingchess communitylive chessonline chess tournamentschess for kidssubscription gamingchess streamingchess botschess engine analysischess coaching

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Chess.com Comparables

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Chess.com comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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ChessFriends
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World Chess PLC
78%
Internet Chess Club
78%

Chess.com Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Growth EquityDec 31, 2021

Key People

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Albert Cheng

Chief Growth Officer

Executive Team

Chess.com Investors

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Chess.com investors
InvestorRounds
General AtlanticGrowth Equity

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  • Dec 8, 2024

    Monthly visitors increased 52% MoM, reaching 15K.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Monthly visitors grew 98% MoM, reaching 9.9K.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Chess.com a public or private company?

Chess.com is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Chess.com?

Chess.com is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Chess.com worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Chess.com is not publicly available.

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When was Chess.com's last funding round?

Chess.com's most recent funding round was Growth Equity on December 31, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Chess.com?

Key investors in Chess.com include General Atlantic.

Will Chess.com IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Chess.com.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersOrem, Utah
Employee Range5
Year Founded2005
Last FundingDec 31, 2021

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