How to Cancel Your
Chess.com Premium
Ready to checkmate your Chess.com subscription? Whether you are Gold, Platinum, or Diamond, here is how to cancel in about 3 minutes. No en passant tricks here.
Quick Overview
Monthly Cost
$4.99-$6.99/mo
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Refund
Not typically
Cancel Chess.com via Website
Log in to Chess.com
Go to chess.com and log in with your account credentials. If you use Google or Apple sign-in, use that same method.
Go to Membership settings
Click your profile icon, then navigate to Membership settings. You can also go directly to chess.com/membership to see your current plan details.
Click Cancel Membership
Find and click Cancel Membership. Chess.com may offer you a discount or try to convince you to stay -- just like your opponent offering a draw when they are losing. Stay focused on your goal.
Confirm cancellation
Confirm your cancellation. Your premium features remain active until the end of your current billing period. Checkmate on that subscription.
Subscribed via app store? If you signed up through the iOS or Android app, you need to cancel through iPhone Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions or Google Play Store > Payments & subscriptions instead.
What Happens After You Cancel Chess.com?
Premium features stay until period ends
You keep all your premium perks -- unlimited puzzles, game review, lessons -- until your current billing period expires.
Free chess is still great
Chess.com's free tier lets you play unlimited games, access some puzzles daily, and participate in tournaments. You can absolutely enjoy chess without paying.
Limited puzzles and analysis
You will go from unlimited puzzles to a limited daily puzzle count, and game analysis depth is reduced on the free tier.
Alternatives to Chess.com Premium
Love chess but not the price tag? These alternatives have you covered:
Lichess
100% free, open-source chess platform with unlimited puzzles, analysis, and tournaments. No premium tiers at all.
Completely freeChess.com Free Tier
Stay on Chess.com without paying. You still get unlimited games, daily puzzles, and access to clubs and forums.
Free with limitationsChess24
Play chess online with live broadcasts of top tournaments. Free tier available with premium options for more features.
Free tier availableFrequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel Chess.com?
Chess.com does not typically offer prorated refunds. Your premium access continues until the end of your current billing period.
Can I still play chess for free after canceling?
Absolutely. Chess.com has an excellent free tier with unlimited games, daily puzzles, and community features. You just lose the premium extras like unlimited puzzles and deeper analysis.
What is the difference between Gold, Platinum, and Diamond?
Gold ($4.99/mo) gives you unlimited puzzles and game review. Platinum ($5.99/mo) adds more analysis features. Diamond ($6.99/mo) unlocks everything including unlimited game analysis, advanced insights, and all lessons.
Will I keep my rating if I cancel?
Yes! Your chess rating, game history, and account data are all preserved regardless of your membership status. You can come back anytime and your rating will be waiting.
Is Lichess really completely free?
Yes. Lichess is a non-profit, open-source platform that offers unlimited games, puzzles, analysis, and tournaments with zero ads and zero premium tiers. It is funded entirely by donations.
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