How to Cancel Your
Chess.com Subscription
Cancel Chess.com in under 3 minutes. Steps for web and console — plus what happens to your game library and progress.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website or Console
Refund
Varies by platform
Cancel Chess.com Step by Step
Sign in to your account
Go to chess.com.com and log in with the account that has the active subscription.
Navigate to Subscription or Membership
Find your Subscription, Membership, or Recurring Payments settings. On Chess.com, check under Account > Subscriptions or Billing.
Click Cancel or Turn Off Recurring
Select Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renew. Chess.com may show you what perks you'll lose — review and proceed if you want to cancel.
Confirm the cancellation
Click Confirm. Your access to Chess.com premium features continues until the end of your current billing period. After that, you'll be downgraded to the free tier (if available).
Pro Tip
In-game purchases and season passes are usually separate from the main subscription.
Subscribed Through Apple or Google?
If you signed up for Chess.com through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you need to cancel through those platforms instead.
Cancel via iPhone / iPad
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone
- 2. Tap your name at the top
- 3. Tap Subscriptions
- 4. Tap Chess.com
- 5. Tap Cancel Subscription
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Google Play Store
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Payments & subscriptions
- 4. Tap Subscriptions > Chess.com
- 5. Tap Cancel subscription
What Happens After You Cancel Chess.com?
You keep playing until the subscription ends
Your access continues until the current billing period expires. After that, premium features, free monthly games, or online multiplayer may be restricted.
Your game progress and saves are preserved
Game saves, achievements, and progress are tied to your account, not subscription. They'll be there if you come back.
Monthly free games are yours to keep (sometimes)
Games claimed through subscription services like Game Pass or PS Plus may become unplayable after canceling. Games you purchased separately are yours forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose my game progress if I cancel Chess.com?
No, your saves, achievements, and progress are permanently tied to your account. They're not affected by subscription status. You may lose access to certain games, but your progress is saved.
Can I still play games I downloaded through Chess.com?
It depends on the service. Games claimed through subscription services typically become unplayable after canceling. Games you purchased outright are yours to keep regardless.
How do I cancel Chess.com on my console?
Go to your console's Settings > Account > Subscriptions. Find Chess.com and select Cancel. You can also manage console subscriptions online through the platform's website.
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