How popular isChessKid?
In September 2026, people searched for ChessKid by name about 135,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.97% of all global online chess site searches, placing ChessKid third out of six sites. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online chess sites, ChessKid did not appear in any of the answers.
ChessKid is the third most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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
SparkChessShare of searches 0.44%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top online chess sites in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ChessKid did not appear in any of the five answers.
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 ChessKid?
Share of searches by month for Lichess, Chess.com, ChessKid. 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 ChessKid and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ChessKid
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ChessKid changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ChessKid worldwide fell from 165K to 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ChessKid’s share of searches among online chess sites worldwide peaked at 1.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0.51% in July 2026.
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 ChessKid’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ChessKid’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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