Question 1

Does Chess.com pay their employees well?

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Chess.com employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Chess.com. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Chess.com?

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74% of Chess.com employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Chess.com 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chess.com?

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Senior Software Engineer (9), Software Engineer (9), Member Support Specialist (8), Fair Play Proctor (5), Chess Coach (3), Customer Support Specialist (3), Graphic Designer (3), Social Media Manager (3), Analyst (2), Backend Developer (2), Community Manager (2), Customer Support (2), Director (2), Frontend Developer (2), Head Chess Coach (2)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Chess.com according to real employee reviews?

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"Some great people in the company." ((in 14 reviews)); "Awesome team." ((in 11 reviews)); "Flexible hours shift." ((in 8 reviews)); "Collaborative environment, approachable management, learning" ((in 6 reviews)); "Amazing colleagues who are indeed enthusiastic about chess and building a global company" ((in 5 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Chess.com according to real employee reviews?

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"low pay and hard to communicate" ((in 4 reviews)); "The stack is antiquated and filled with a significant amount of technical debt, with no leadership or vision to move the product to a manageable state." ((in 3 reviews)); "Poor communication, a confusing culture, and a toxic environment of backstabbing." ((in 3 reviews)); "level managers have no actual power that they're willing to use." ((in 2 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Chess.com layoffs in 2026?

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Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Chess.com layoffs and their outlook for job security at Chess.com in 2026.

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