The short answer
The registry records Chess.com Premium Membership as a possible interpretation of CHESS.COM* DIAMOND. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of CHESS.COM* DIAMOND mean?
- CHESS.COM * DIAMOND
- Before the asterisk, "CHESS.COM" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "DIAMOND" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
- CHESS.COM
- A web address in the line. Compare it with the company site on your receipt or account email before relying on it.
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Understanding your Chess.com charge
Unreviewed registry note: A statement entry listed as CHESS.COM* DIAMOND is a charge from Chess.com, LLC for its top-tier Chess.com Premium Membership. This subscription gives players unrestricted access to Stockfish game review tools, unlimited tactical puzzles, custom bot personalities, and structured video lessons. The billing amount is typically $15.99 per month for a flexible plan or $119.99 billed at once for an annual pass. Depending on your bank and how you registered, the charge may also appear under descriptors like CHESS COM GOLD, CHESS COM PLATINUM, or simply CHESS.COM LLC.
- Unreviewed registry note: Monthly Diamond membership renewal ($15.99/mo).
- Unreviewed registry note: Annual Diamond membership auto-renewal ($119.99/yr).
- Unreviewed registry note: Free 7-day trial converting to an annual subscription.
- Check chess.com/membership Unreviewed registry note: Log in at chess.com/settings/manage-account to view active subscription details and renewal date.
Frequently asked questions
What can the CHESS.COM* DIAMOND lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about CHESS.COM* DIAMOND?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Chess.com, LLC. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Chess.com User Agreement https://www.chess.com
- CFPB: Subscription Billing Rules https://www.consumerfinance.gov
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