Not Great - Client Support Specialist Chess.com Employee Review

3.0
2 Apr 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fully remote, time off isn't really questioned, and you can work whenever you want (as long as you fulfill your duties).

Cons

Management is disorganized, and low-level managers have no actual power that they're willing to use. My manager specifically would often say one thing and do a complete other thing. Pay raises do NOT even keep up with inflation, and there is little to no opportunity for advancement.

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5.0
15 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Generally relaxed work culture - Incredible flexibility due to remote work - 99% of people here are good people and fun to work with - Interesting though still niche product - Seeing incredible growth in recent years

Cons

- Below market pay (they are working on this) - Lack of clear strategy at times, feels reactive - Senior leadership hired externally has generally been terrible, with a couple exceptions (need more internal promotions/growth) - Lack of solid retention incentives for top talent (though this is slowly improving, a bit late however)

5.0
8 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fantastic culture and work life balance. The company treats you with respect and positivity. Couldn’t be a better work environment.

Cons

Pay is not up to industry standards

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