Chess.com Monthly Update: September Events, Product & Engineering, Community, Content, Chessable, ChessKid, Fair Play, and Support

Chess.com has had another action-packed month as we head into September. From thrilling tournaments to exciting new content, there’s plenty to keep chess enthusiasts engaged.

The Speed Chess Championship is reaching its climax, with top players like Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Alireza Firouzja, and Hans Niemann battling it out for the title. Meanwhile, GM Ju Wenjun emerged victorious in the Women’s Speed Chess Championship, showcasing her skills against IM Polina Shuvalova.

In other news, GM Jose Martinez joined the elite Perfect Titled Tuesday Club by scoring a perfect 11/11 in a recent event. The Titled Cup standings are heating up, with Nakamura, Carlsen, and Martinez leading the pack.

Firouzja also secured a victory in the Sinquefield Cup and the Grand Chess Tour, adding to his impressive list of achievements. Will he continue his winning streak in the Speed Chess Championship?

On the product and engineering front, Chess.com is introducing new bots and enhancing its learning centers. The community team is also hosting events and meet-and-greets for fans at the SCC Finals in Paris.

The content team is producing top-notch videos, including the entertaining Lie Detector Chess series and reactions from GMs Vidit Gujrathi and Anish Giri. Chessable is offering exciting courses and promotions, while ChessKid is showcasing young talent like WFM Bodhana Sivanandan.

The Fair Play team is working diligently to maintain a safe and fair playing environment, with impressive stats for August. The support team has integrated AI to improve response times and overall quality.

As the world’s largest chess community, Chess.com continues to provide a platform for players of all levels to enjoy and improve their game. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting events in the world of chess!