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What is included in Chess.com Gold, Platinum and Diamond?

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Gold: ad-free training with puzzles and lessons. Platinum: plus unlimited game review. Diamond: plus move explanations, stats and course benefits.

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Illustration of three chess pieces on gold, platinum and diamond coloured pedestals for the three Chess.com tiers

As of 17 October 2026. Gold is enough if you mainly want to train ad-free with puzzles, lessons and bots. Platinum is worth it once you want to review your games regularly without limits. Diamond adds move explanations, advanced insights and course benefits for anyone who learns with courses.

Gold, Platinum and Diamond compared

Chess.com Premium: features by tier (✓ included, – not included)
FeatureGoldPlatinumDiamond
Unlimited puzzles✓✓✓
Lessons✓✓✓
Games against bots and the coach✓✓✓
No ads✓✓✓
Unlimited game review–✓✓
Move explanations––✓
Advanced insights––✓
Course benefits––✓

Playing games on Chess.com is free even without Premium. The tiers build on each other: Platinum includes everything in Gold, Diamond everything in Platinum. Chess.com may change the features.

Chess.com Gold: train without ads

Gold is the entry tier. You solve unlimited puzzles, work through lessons and play against bots and against the coach, without ads. Unlimited game review is not included in Gold. Gold suits you if you mainly want to train tactics and play undisturbed.

Chess.com Platinum: review every game

Platinum adds unlimited game review. After each game, you see where you gave away advantages and which moves would have been stronger. For many players who want to improve, Platinum is the best balance of price and value.

Chess.com Diamond: explanations, insights and courses

Diamond is the most comprehensive individual membership. On top of Platinum, Chess.com explains the moves, shows advanced insights into your play and offers course benefits. Diamond suits you if you learn in a structured way with courses and want to follow your progress closely.

Which tier suits you?

  • Playing occasionally and practising tactics: Gold.
  • Playing regularly and learning from mistakes: Platinum.
  • Learning with courses and using insights: Diamond.

Is Chess.com Gold worth it?

Gold is worth it if you want to play ad-free and use unlimited puzzles, lessons and bots. If you want to review every game in detail, Platinum is the better tier.

What does Diamond offer beyond Platinum?

Diamond adds move explanations, advanced insights and course benefits. Unlimited game review is already included in Platinum.

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