Chess.com
Founded in 2005 by university friends Erik Allebest and Jay Severson, Chess.com has become the go-to place for online chess enthusiasts, now boasting over 10 million members worldwide.
Recently named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential companies, Chess.com embodies the dazzling success of a dream come true for its founders.
Constantly growing, the site registers 150,000 new players every day, and ranks 114th among the world's most visited websites. The Chess.com craze has been further boosted by the Covid-19 pandemic and the worldwide phenomenon of the Netflix series "The Lady's Game".
Nick Barton, the company's Director of Financial Development, testifies to the unforeseen impact of this series, which propelled Chess.com to new heights of popularity. However, the company continues to build on this success, offering not only online games and tournaments, but also courses to improve players' skills.
The site has also become a key content provider for the global chess community, broadcasting some of the world's biggest chess tournaments, including the World Chess Championship.
With sales approaching $80 million by 2022, Chess.com is demonstrating its status as the undisputed leader in the world of online chess, while continuing to write its history in the global digital landscape.
