How popular isChess Tempo?
In September 2026, people searched for Chess Tempo by name about 27,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.2% of all global online chess site searches, placing Chess Tempo sixth out of six sites. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online chess sites, Chess Tempo appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Chess Tempo is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
LichessShare of searches 53.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Chess.comShare of searches 44.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ChessKidShare of searches 0.97%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ChessableShare of searches 0.44%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Chess TempoShare of searches 0.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top online chess sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chess Tempo was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Chess Tempo is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Chess.com1st
Lichess2nd
SparkChess3rd
Chess Tempo4th
Chessable5th
ChessKid–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Chess.com5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lichess3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chess Tempo3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SparkChess2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Chessable1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ChessKid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about online chess sites
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which online chess site should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best online chess sites?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online chess site for playing chess?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“play chess online”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“online chess game”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which online chess sites compete with Chess Tempo?
Share of searches by month for Lichess, Chess.com, Chess Tempo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lichess | Chess.com | ChessKid | Chessable | SparkChess | Chess Tempo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.8% | 34.3% | 1.4% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 63% | 34.4% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 63% | 34.4% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.5% | 39.1% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.9% | 34.4% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.62% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.4% | 39% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.3% | 39% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 58.2% | 38.9% | 1.6% | 0.58% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.7% | 39.3% | 0.86% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.5% | 34.7% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 39.3% | 0.71% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 0.97% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.9% | 7.5M | 0% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.1% | 6.1M | +22.4% | +4.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.97% | 135K | +49.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.44% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.44% | 60.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.2% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.1 points |
1.
Lichess53.9%
Held 1st. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
44.1%
Held 2nd. 6.1M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.
3.
ChessKid0.97%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +49.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.44%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.44%
Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.2%
Held 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Chess Tempo and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Chess Tempo
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Chess Tempo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Chess Tempo worldwide held steady at 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chess Tempo’s share of searches among online chess sites worldwide held steady, from 0.23% to 0.2%.
How did search popularity change for online chess sites worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Chess.com gained share of searches among online chess sites worldwide, from 39.3% to 44.1%.

In September 2026, Lichess lost share of searches among online chess sites worldwide, from 58.8% to 53.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Chessable worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SparkChess worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 60.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ChessKid worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are Chess Tempo’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chess Tempo’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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