Chess.com Update For July 2025
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Updated: Jul 11, 2025, 8:30 AM | 66 | Other
As the second half of 2025 begins, there is a lot going on at Chess.com, as always. But what is new is chess at the Esports World Cup, where $1,500,000 will be up for grabs starting on July 29. This past month also saw exciting events, a new half-opponent, half-mentor you can play on Chess.com, some great content, and much more.
Here's what this update covers:
Events
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Community
Everyone loves luring their opponent into a false sense of security and then striking a chess trap. In this video, top grandmasters share their first traps.
From early traps to tactical brilliance, we also asked some GMs to solve some of the internet's favorite tough puzzles.
Chessable
Fair Play Stats for June
1,082,690 reports created
118,996 Fair Play closures (including 25 titled players: 3 IM, 5 FM, 7 CM, 2 WIM, 2 WCM, 6 NM)
8,700+ mute actions
8,100+ accounts muted
231,100+ abuse closures
51,419,086 rating points refunded
SupportMedian Time to First Human Response: 1 day, 5 hours
Users Helped: 25,505
Average Quality by Member Rating: 93.2% (new record!)
Total Ratings: 4,868
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