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last_updated: April 06, 2026
Chess.com: Play 50% Smarter.
Chess.com offers a significant 50% discount on all yearly or monthly Premium memberships, including Diamond, Platinum, and Gold tiers, for students aged 16 and older enrolled in accredited high schools, colleges, or universities.
This offer provides unlimited access to game reviews, puzzles, lessons, and ad-free play, helping you master the game for half the standard price. While the discount is 50% in most regions, including Canada and the US, students in India receive a 25% discount.
Once redeemed on the web, this discount remains active for the entire duration of your membership, even after you graduate, as long as the subscription remains active.
Visit the Chess.com Student page on a web browser and click the "Get Discount" button. Log in to your UNiDAYS account or create one to verify your current student status.
Once verified, you will be redirected back to the Chess.com checkout page. Select your preferred Premium plan to see the 50% discount automatically applied to your total.
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Family Plan most cost-effective way to get Diamond-level features. You can share one plan with up to six people (yourself plus five others). At approximately $199.99/year, if split six ways, the cost drops to about $33 per person. This represents a 72% saving compared to buying individual Diamond memberships.
Every account is eligible for a one-time, 7-day free trial of any premium tier. Choose the Diamond Trial to test every feature, including Insights and Coach Explanations.
Just remember to cancel at least 24 hours before the 7 days are up if you don't want to be charged. If you do forget to cancel, Chess.com offers a 30-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers.
Like many services, Chess.com rewards commitment. Switching from a monthly to a yearly billing cycle significantly reduces the "per month" cost. Paying for a full year upfront typically saves you 41% compared to the cumulative cost of 12 individual monthly payments.