Chess.com Monthly Update: July 2024 – Records Broken, Championships Set, and Ancient Battles Await!

The chess world is buzzing with excitement as young talents continue to make waves in the competitive scene. While 17-year-old GM Gukesh Dommaraju gears up for the FIDE World Championship in November, this month has seen remarkable achievements from even younger players.

Ten-year-old IM Faustino Oro and nine-year-old CM Ethan Pang have set records, showcasing their exceptional skills on the board. Additionally, nine-year-old WCM Bodhana Sivanandan has made England’s Olympiad team, proving that age is just a number when it comes to talent in the chess world.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. In the world of chess technology, Chess.com has introduced hotkeys in Analysis for power users, allowing for a more seamless and efficient experience. The platform continues to innovate and improve, with opportunities for tech enthusiasts to join the team.

In the competitive scene, the Bullet Chess Championship has concluded, the Speed Chess Championship field has been set, and GM Magnus Carlsen continues to dominate the Norway Chess tournament.

Chess.com has also been making waves in the community, with appearances at events in Vegas and the Netherlands, as well as at TwitchCon. The platform’s content, videos, and articles have kept the community engaged and informed.

Chessable and ChessKid have also had a successful month, with the release of top-notch instructional content and the achievements of their young ambassadors.

The Fair Play team at Chess.com remains dedicated to ensuring a safe and fair playing environment for all users, with impressive statistics for May showcasing their efforts.

The Support team has integrated AI to improve response times, with an average time to first human response of 1 day, 17 hours. The team continues to provide quality assistance to the chess community.

As the world’s largest chess community, Chess.com encourages feedback and ideas from its users. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting developments in the world of chess.