Chess.com has launched a companion poker site called Gambit, initially in beta since May, and is now preparing for its first livestreamed events and creator collaborations. The company plans to expand further into other classic games beyond poker.
Background
Chess.com is one of the most established platforms for online chess, dominating the niche for nearly two decades. The launch of Gambit represents its first major diversification into other classic strategy games.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Aug 30, 2026 at 09:00 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10