How to become a verified club at chess.com?

 Becoming a verified club on Chess.com requires meeting certain criteria and following specific steps to authenticate your club. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Meet the Basic Requirements

Before applying for verification, ensure that your club meets the following criteria:

• Your club should be active, with regular events, discussions, and matches.
• Have a minimum number of members (Chess.com does not specify an exact number, but larger, well-established clubs have a better chance of verification).
• The club should have a clear purpose (e.g., for a specific community, school, university, company, or chess organization).

2. Own or Moderate the Club

• You must be the club owner or an administrator to apply for verification.

3. Prepare Proof of Legitimacy

Chess.com requires verification for clubs that are official entities, institutions, or organizations. You may need to provide:

• A website or social media page linked to your club.
• An official email address associated with an organization (e.g., @university.edu, @chessfederation.org).
• Other proof (like a certificate of recognition, tournament results, or an affiliation with FIDE, USCF, etc.).

4. Contact Chess.com Support

Once your club is active and meets the requirements:

1. Go to Chess.com Support.
2. Click on "Submit a Request".
3. Select "Club Verification" from the options (if available).
4. Provide:
   • Club name and link.
   • Description of why you need verification.
   • Proof of legitimacy.
   • Your contact information.

5. Wait for Review

• The Chess.com team will review your application and may ask for additional proof.
• The process can take a few days to a few weeks, depending on their workload.

6. Benefits of a Verified Club

If your club gets verified, you receive:

• A verification badge next to your club’s name.
• Higher credibility in the Chess.com community.
• More visibility in club listings and searches.
• The ability to host more official events.

If you're representing a school, chess federation, or official club, mention that in your request, as those are prioritized.

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