Chess Watch

Chess Watch is a viewership analytics platform built specifically for the chess industry. Launched in August 2023 by the team behind Esports Charts and Streams Charts, it tracks real-time audience data across every major streaming platform, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, and Kick. The service was developed in Ukraine and grew out of the realization that chess events were rivaling Tier-1 esports titles in online viewership.

The platform covers tournaments, individual streamers, and broadcasting channels with detailed breakdowns: audience charts, daily and stage-by-stage analysis, channel performance metrics, and downloadable PDF reports. Their influencer section tracks historical data, audience sizing, weekday activity patterns, and chat analysis for top chess creators, from Magnus Carlsen to regional commentary channels worldwide.

What sets Chess Watch apart is its suite of custom analytics solutions. Their Live API delivers aggregated viewer counts updated every minute across all broadcasting channels, including unofficial restreams. They also offer speech recognition for tracking brand mentions during broadcasts, logo and brand tracking in video, viewer sentiment analysis, and broadcast media value estimations. These tools are designed to help tournament organizers, sponsors, and content creators understand their reach and optimize their events.

Chess Watch offers tournament reports starting at $1,500 per event, with unlimited annual access available at $12,000 per year. The platform has become an essential resource for anyone who needs hard data on how chess content performs online.