156 posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Mondays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/chessvariants Traffic & Engagement r/chessvariants Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/chessvariants Most Active Times When r/chessvariants Is Most Active
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r/chessvariants Flair Performance r/chessvariants Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| New Variant | 80 (64.0%) | 2 |
| Discussion | 21 (16.8%) | 1 |
| Puzzle | 13 (10.4%) | 1 |
| others | 8 (6.4%) | 1 |
| Theory Discussion | 3 (2.4%) | 1 |
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r/chessvariants Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/chessvariants
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| chess | 154 (98.7%) | 2 | 2 |
| variant | 33 (21.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| game | 25 (16.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| real | 16 (10.3%) | 1 | 1 |
| time | 15 (9.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| pieces | 15 (9.6%) | 3 | 2 |
| play | 10 (6.4%) | 3 | 3 |
| turns | 10 (6.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| without | 10 (6.4%) | 1 | 0 |
r/chessvariants Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/chessvariants
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 8 | 1 |
| kongregate.com | 3 | 1 |
r/chessvariants Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/chessvariants
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Thoughts on Melee Chess?
I built Void Chess — every capture creates a permanent void on the board, and there's a new Minister piece that can heal them
I wrote an article on Chinese Chess
I made picklechess! You pick your starting pieces, then play mini chess
Chess on the Hilbert curve?
I made a free chess variant where pieces are dice that can fuse and split. Looking for feedback!
New Daily Chess Game "Chess Attack"
Navia Dratp Online - a free, unofficial fan project
Seeking feedback on a fog-of-war + hidden identity chess variant concept
I made a game where you pick your starting pieces. Now you can play with fairy pieces!
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoughts on Melee Chess? | 23 | 25 | image | Jun 10 |
| I built Void Chess — every capture creates a permanent void on the board, and there's a new Minister piece that can heal them | 15 | 18 | image | Jun 30 |
| I wrote an article on Chinese Chess | 11 | 8 | image | Jun 7 |
| I made picklechess! You pick your starting pieces, then play mini chess | 10 | 8 | image | Jun 5 |
| Chess on the Hilbert curve? | 7 | 3 | text | Jun 19 |
| I made a free chess variant where pieces are dice that can fuse and split. Looking for feedback! | 7 | 1 | text | Jun 13 |
| New Daily Chess Game "Chess Attack" | 6 | 0 | link | Jun 11 |
| Navia Dratp Online - a free, unofficial fan project | 6 | 10 | text | Jun 11 |
| Seeking feedback on a fog-of-war + hidden identity chess variant concept | 6 | 11 | image | Jun 23 |
| I made a game where you pick your starting pieces. Now you can play with fairy pieces! | 6 | 4 | image | Jun 26 |
r/chessvariants Audience Overlap r/chessvariants Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/chessvariants FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/chessvariants
What's the best time to post on r/chessvariants?
Based on posting volume, r/chessvariants is most active on Mondays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/chessvariants?
r/chessvariants averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/chessvariants get?
Posts on r/chessvariants average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/chessvariants get most?
On r/chessvariants, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts