3.4K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 113 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Mondays around 10 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/chess Traffic & Engagement r/chess Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/chess Most Active Times When r/chess Is Most Active
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r/chess Flair Performance r/chess Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Chess Question | 864 (25.5%) | 8 |
| Miscellaneous | 684 (20.2%) | 65 |
| News/Events | 430 (12.7%) | 138 |
| Puzzle/Tactic | 395 (11.7%) | 15 |
| Game Analysis/Study | 394 (11.6%) | 8 |
| Video Content | 140 (4.1%) | 125 |
| Resource | 113 (3.3%) | 14 |
| Puzzle/Tactic - Advanced | 80 (2.4%) | 29 |
| Strategy: Openings | 78 (2.3%) | 6 |
| Social Media | 70 (2.1%) | 131 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/chess Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chess
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chess | 1.0K (30.0%) | 45 | 14 |
| game | 255 (7.5%) | 31 | 11 |
| play | 236 (7.0%) | 21 | 10 |
| move | 201 (5.9%) | 27 | 10 |
| white | 190 (5.6%) | 9 | 9 |
| win | 175 (5.2%) | 79 | 12 |
| world | 156 (4.6%) | 175 | 25 |
| elo | 149 (4.4%) | 16 | 9 |
| magnus | 134 (4.0%) | 269 | 42 |
| brilliant | 113 (3.3%) | 1 | 1 |
r/chess Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chess
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 21 | 38 |
| youtu.be | 15 | 40 |
| lichess.org | 8 | 6 |
| chess.com | 7 | 4 |
| rookreview.com | 5 | 283 |
| streamable.com | 5 | 24 |
| x.com | 3 | 97 |
| attackingchess.com | 3 | 411 |
| instagram.com | 3 | 275 |
r/chess Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chess
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Praggnanandhaa beats Vincent Keymer in the final round to win Norway Chess 2026 title
[Nihal Sarin] I would like to dedicate this win to @GmNaroditsky. It was one of his favourite tournaments. We have played endless bullets and hyperbullets, which definitely contributed to my growth as a player.
Magnus Carlsen completes 15 years as World no. 1, the longest consecutive streak, from July 2011 to July 2026.
The moment Pragg became the first player ever to beat Magnus Carlsen twice in the same classical tournament, ever since Magnus became World No. 1
Pragg is honoured with a cash award of INR 50 lakhs (US $52,331) by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay (who also happens to be one of India's most popular superstars) for winning Norway Chess 2026.
Reaction in the playing hall as Faustino beats Duda
Sure you've been on tilt, but have you ever played SO badly that Lichess gave you a Fair Play violation warning
This chessboard installed in local park in 2024 was mounted the wrong way. Today I brought a screwdriver and fixed it.
Garry Kasparov will become the highest rated player in the world if Magnus loses against Gukesh and Wesley
Hans Niemann congratulates Aydin Suleymanli for giving Magnus Carlsen his 4th loss in a row.
r/chess Audience Overlap r/chess Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/chess FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chess
What's the best time to post on r/chess?
Based on posting volume, r/chess is most active on Mondays around 10 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/chess?
r/chess averages 113 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chess get?
Posts on r/chess average about 45 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chess get most?
On r/chess, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts