r/chessbeginners is a subreddit with 417k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses chess, looking for a, opening, practice, and worst, and they frequently recommend/review chess books, software/website, and study material.
A place for new chess players to hang out, ask questions, discover tactics, get advice from others and learn more about the game: This is the r/chessbeginners subreddit.
Popular Themes in r/chessbeginners
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to and which puzzles to study?"
7 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How can i snag their free knight?"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Frustrated with lack of progress"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/chessbeginners
#1
Chess
43 posts
#2
Looking For A
24 posts
#3
Opening
10 posts
#4
Practice
9 posts
#5
Worst
7 posts
#6
Study
5 posts
#7
Game
4 posts
#8
Chess Book
3 posts
#9
Learning
3 posts
#10
Analysis
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/chessbeginners
Chess Books
25 reviews
#1
Yasser Seirawan
4.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Jeremy Silman
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Jesus de la Villa
5.0★ from 1 review
Software/website
2 reviews
#1
Lichess
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Study Material
1 review
#1
GM Aman Hambleton
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/chessbeginners
#1
POST-GAME
: "I was so excited to find this move!"
49 posts
#2
QUESTION
: "Why is this brilliant?"
26 posts
#3
MISCELLANEOUS
: "Defeated my 1100 friend as an 800 in 11 moves today"
18 posts
#4
ADVICE
: "I can’t seem to get past 600 elo."
9 posts
#5
PUZZLE
: "AND HE SACRIFICED…"
8 posts
#6
OPINION
: "Which portable chess board is better as a birthday gift?"
4 posts
Member Growth in r/chessbeginners
Yearly
+71k members(20.5%)
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Last updated: September 11, 2026