CVC Capital Partners Agrees to Invest in Chess.com

June 26, 2026

CVC Capital Partners IX agreed to invest in Chess.com, the world’s largest online chess platform, alongside longtime shareholder General Atlantic. Terms were not disclosed, and the investors said the partnership aims to improve the platform and expand Chess.com’s global presence.

Buyers
CVC Capital Partners
Targets
Chess.com
Industry
Cloud & SaaS
Location
Utah, United States
Transaction Type
Growth capital

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