Chess.com
Affiliates earn a 15% commission on all Chess.com premium memberships sold via their referral links, with recurring commissions for the lifetime of each paying member they refer; the only requirement is to be an approved, active, and trustworthy Chess.com member.
Overview
Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Chess.com calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Earn 15.0% recurring commission on all referred subscription payments. Commissions continue for the lifetime of each referred customer.
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Cookie-based affiliate tracking; unique affiliate code appended to links. |
Cookie duration | 30 days |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Not detailed, but standard assets likely include individual links, possible banners, outreach copy, and recurring updates; details provided after approval.
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Chess.com
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | |
PPC ALLOWED | |
Trademark Bidding | |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Not explicitly specified; likely open to most countries, barring embargoed regions, but must provide valid country of residence. |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | |
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS | None explicitly required, but strong engagement/history on Chess.com preferred; no specific minimums published. |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 5 days. No website required — Chess.com account 60+ days old, age 18+, active in community (logins, games, engagement), in good standing (no major disciplinary history), real name/alias and valid country listed, valid email.
- Other restrictions
- Affiliates must maintain a Chess.com account in good standing (no history of abuse); must list their real name/alias and country; prohibited: misleading claims, violations of Chess.com community guidelines.
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $0 |
- More payout info
- Affiliates earn cash commission for every premium member they refer and are credited affiliate earnings for life on renewals.
Chess.com overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Subscription / Freemium
- App types
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