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Chess Tempo vs SparkChess:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, SparkChess had more branded searches than Chess Tempo among online chess sites worldwide. SparkChess had about 60,500 branded searches, while Chess Tempo had 27,100. SparkChess made up 0.44% of all online chess site searches we track, and Chess Tempo accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online chess sites, Chess Tempo appeared in three of the five answers and SparkChess in two. SparkChess was mentioned before Chess Tempo in two out of three answers that named either.

Among online chess sites worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

SparkChess, about 2 searches for every 1 for Chess Tempo

SparkChess 60.5K searchesChess Tempo 27.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Chess Tempo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, SparkChess in 2

Chess Tempo in 3 of 5SparkChess in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SparkChess, named ahead of Chess Tempo in 2 of 3 answers

SparkChess first in 2Chess Tempo first in 1

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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. SparkChess was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. SparkChess was listed before Chess Tempo in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Chess.com1st
  2. Lichess2nd
  3. SparkChess3rd
  4. Chess Tempo4th
  5. Chessable5th
  6. 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

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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 Chess Tempo or SparkChess more popular in search?

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

Chess Tempo and SparkChess among online chess sites worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for SparkChess, Chess Tempo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLichessChess.comChessKidChessableSparkChessChess Tempo
Oct 202562.8%34.3%1.4%0.62%0.62%0.23%
Nov 202563%34.4%1.1%0.62%0.62%0.23%
Dec 202563%34.4%1.1%0.62%0.62%0.23%
Jan 202658.5%39.1%1.1%0.58%0.58%0.26%
Feb 202662.9%34.4%1.4%0.51%0.62%0.23%
Mar 202658.4%39%1.3%0.47%0.58%0.26%
Apr 202658.3%39%1.3%0.58%0.58%0.26%
May 202658.2%38.9%1.6%0.58%0.58%0.26%
Jun 202658.7%39.3%0.86%0.47%0.47%0.21%
Jul 202663.5%34.7%0.51%0.51%0.51%0.23%
Aug 202658.8%39.3%0.71%0.48%0.48%0.26%
Sep 202653.9%44.1%0.97%0.44%0.44%0.2%

How has the Chess Tempo and SparkChess comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • SparkChess was ahead of Chess Tempo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chess Tempo’s share of searches among online chess sites worldwide moved from 0.23% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SparkChess’ share of searches among online chess sites worldwide moved from 0.62% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.

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

1 change

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

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chess Tempo’s and SparkChess’ 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.

Chess Tempo

1 branded search term

  • chess tempo

SparkChess

1 branded search term

  • sparkchess

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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