2025 Chess.com Daily Chess Championship

Please anticipate the challenging schedule; the timeout rate in this tournament is consistently high due to the demanding schedule. 

This tournament is expected to complete late in 2025.

Opening databases and opening books are permitted in Daily Chess, but the use of engines and tablebases is never permitted. All section winners will be subjected to fair-play analysis.

Post your most interesting games in the comments and share them on Twitter using #dailychess, and we'll publicize the best ones. Selected games can also win prizes!

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Questions? See our frequently asked questions for tournaments!

This year's Daily Chess Championship will feature $5,000 in cash prizes. Prizes will be awarded in each round for different categories: the best video analyses, blogs, games, and moves. You can find an explanation of each category and examples of previous winning entries below.

Round 1:

 - 3 video analysis prizes ($100 each)
 - 3 best blog prizes ($100 each)
 - 3 best move prizes ($100 each)
 - 10 best game prizes ($100 each)

Round 2:

 - 3 video analysis prizes ($100 each)
 - 3 best blog prizes ($100 each)
 - 3 best move prizes ($100 each)
 - 7 best game prizes ($100 each)

Round 3:

 - 2 video analysis prizes ($100 each)
 - 2 best blog prizes ($100 each)
 - 2 best move prizes ($100 each)
 - 5 best game prizes ($100 each)

Round 4:

 - 1 video analysis prize ($100)
 - 1 blog prize ($100)
 - 1 best move prize ($100)
 - 1 best game prize ($100)

Prizes will be awarded by a committee of Chess.com staff members. To be considered for a prize, submit at https://forms.gle/yygmp6q5qJeN6cvr6 or click the buttons below. Note that the 'Best Move' prize will require you to join the Chess.com Discord if you have not already done so.

Best Blog: When reviewing blogs, we look for clear communication, style, chess insight, as well as writing (and editing) ability. Humor is also appreciated.

Best Video Analysis: A video of yourself analyzing one or more of your games from the tournament. These must be uploaded to YouTube, or another publicly visible video platform (note that Twitch VODs may expire before the end of the round).

Best Game: Your best game of the round. All submissions will be reviewed by a team of high-level chess players (including titled players). Please note that you can only submit one game per round. If you submit more, your first game will be chosen and the other entries will be invalid.

Best Move: This is a new category focusing on specific moves and your explanation/thoughts behind them. You can submit your move in the official Chess.com Discord, where it will be voted on by community members. Note: Before you submit a move, make sure to connect your accounts.