Does Chess.com pay their employees well?

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.

How satisfied are employees working at Chess.com?

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.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Chess.com?

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)

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

"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))

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

"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))

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

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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Chess.com reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(92 total reviews)

Erik Allebest

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

92 reviews

4.0

Jan 23, 2026

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Coach

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

good platform for coaching services

Cons

can't save the lesson content in the form of a study

5.0

Aug 1, 2025

You Want To Work Here

Senior recruiter

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

When I interviewed at Chess.com, I was told it might just be the best job of my life due to the flexibility of remote work and learning from people all over the world. At the time, I was skeptical, fresh off a rough corporate experience and not quite ready to believe the hype. But wow… a few months in, and I can honestly say this place has exceeded every expectation. The people here are genuine, kind, and consistently show up as their authentic selves, driven to do meaningful work and bring joy through the game and community. Which translates to feelings of excitement and joy internally every day. I also have to give major credit to our CEO and leadership team. They foster an environment where individuality, passion, and purpose are not only welcomed, but encouraged. Chess.com truly is a special place to work.

Cons

With the rapid growth over the past few years, naturally comes some growing pains. The team works hard to stay aligned, maintain an “anti-corporate” spirit, and still follow the internal processes that keep things running smoothly. At times, it can feel more like a startup, fast-moving, constantly evolving, and a bit messy. If you're not naturally curious or a self-starter, it might be a tough place to get your footing. The pay is generally a bit lower than big tech or SaaS -- but culture makes up for it.

5.0

Jul 28, 2025

good

Software engineer

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

remote and anti corporate makes a good environment

Cons

low pay and hard to communicate

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