Chess.com reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)
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Erik Allebest

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Chess.com has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 92 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Chess.com employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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92 reviews
3.0
Apr 2, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Chess.com is engaging, innovative, community-driven, rewarding, intellectually stimulating, and offers great growth opportunities.

Cons

Working at Chess.com can be repetitive, high-pressure, intensely competitive, demanding, fast-paced, and subject to frequent community criticism.

5.0
Mar 14, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

* Exceptional work culture that promotes employee development * High degree of ownership and autonomy in project delivery * Flexible work arrangements (remote work) * Supportive management that genuinely invests in employee skills Cutting-edge technology stack and challenging technical problems * Strong emphasis on learning and professional growth * Collaborative and passionate team environment * Competitive compensation and benefits * Unique workplace centered around chess and tech innovation

Cons

* Fast-paced environment can be intense for some * Occasional tight project deadlines * Might require continuous learning to keep up with technology shifts * Limited physical office interactions due to remote work model

5.0
Feb 24, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management that cares about growing the game and it's employees at the same time.

Cons

Nothing comes to my mind

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