Rejoice, daily chess fans: The 2026 Chess.com Daily Chess Championship (DCC) is now open for registration! It will soon be that time again for one of the biggest events of the Chess.com calendar. But even if you’ve never played daily chess before, you can now join tens of thousands of your fellow chess enthusiasts to discover what this time control is all about.
Who knows, we may even set some records in the process! So click the button below and get ready for a year of daily chess fun and competition:
Want more information before taking the plunge? Tournament details below!
What is the Daily Chess Championship?
The Daily Chess Championship is one of Chess.com’s most popular events. In the last three years, more than a combined 120,000 players have joined the fun, including countless titled players, making it one of the most accessible and fun chess tournaments in the world. With the opening database and an analysis board at your disposal, daily chess allows for much deeper play than regular games, allowing you to sharpen your skills while showcasing your tactics and calculation.
Format
- Daily time control (one day per move).
- Participants play 22 games at once in 12-player sections (one as Black, one as White per opponent).
- Only the section winner(s) advance to the next round.
- It’s expected that the tournament will go on for the majority of 2026, ending late in the year or early in 2027.
- Fair play analysis will take place, with all section winners subject to careful review.
Prizes
Prizes are back from last year! The tournament victor will receive an exclusive trophy on their Chess.com profile, and all players can also receive cash prizes for their participation in the tournament. Prizes are given out every round for the best video analysis, blogs, moves, and games throughout the event!
Registration for the 2026 Daily Chess Championship remains open until the tournament begins on December 31, 2025. Don’t miss out on your chance to join this once-a-year event!
Register today, and let us know in the comments why YOU are playing in this year’s Daily Chess Championship!
