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Chessbazaar vs DGT:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Chessbazaar and DGT were level in searches among chess sets worldwide, with an estimated 1.9K branded searches each, at 14.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chess sets, DGT appeared in one of the five answers and Chessbazaar in none.

Among chess sets worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Chessbazaar and DGT are searched for about as often as each other.

Chessbazaar 1.9K searchesDGT 1.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

DGT, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Chessbazaar in 0

DGT in 1 of 5Chessbazaar in 0 of 5

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Top chess sets in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DGT was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Chessbazaar 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.

  1. House of Staunton1st
  2. Regency Chess2nd
  3. Wholesale Chess2nd
  4. DGT4th
  5. The Chess Store4th
  6. Chessbazaar–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • House of Staunton3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DGT1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • The Chess Store1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Regency Chess1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wholesale Chess1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chessbazaar0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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.

Is Chessbazaar or DGT more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chessbazaar and DGT by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six chess sets we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Chessbazaar and DGT among chess sets worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Chessbazaar, DGT. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHouse of StauntonChessbazaarDGTThe Chess StoreRegency ChessWholesale Chess
Oct 202552.5%12.3%15.6%6.5%8.4%4.7%
Nov 202556.3%11.2%13.5%6.1%8.8%4.1%
Dec 202559.7%9.7%11.7%7.7%7.7%3.6%
Jan 202664.7%8.3%10.5%5.7%7%3.8%
Feb 202659.2%11.4%11.4%6%7.8%4.3%
Mar 202663.4%10%10%5.2%6.8%4.6%
Apr 202669.4%9.2%9.2%3.4%5%3.8%
May 202663.7%10%12.6%4.6%5.3%3.8%
Jun 202665%10.2%10.2%5.4%5.4%3.9%
Jul 202662.4%12%10.1%6.3%5.5%3.7%
Aug 202655.4%13%13%6.8%6.8%4.9%
Sep 202650.8%14.6%14.6%7.7%6.8%5.5%

How has the Chessbazaar and DGT comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Chessbazaar took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chessbazaar’s share of searches among chess sets worldwide moved from 12.3% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DGT’s share of searches among chess sets worldwide moved from 15.6% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.

How did search popularity change for chess sets worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Chessbazaar gained share of searches among chess sets worldwide, from 13% to 14.6%.

  2. In September 2026, DGT gained share of searches among chess sets worldwide, from 13% to 14.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chessbazaar’s and DGT’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Chessbazaar

1 branded search term

  • chessbazaar

DGT

1 branded search term

  • dgt chess

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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