Chess
chess.com
About This Breach
The Chess website suffered a data scraping incident in November 2023, where over 800,000 user records were made public on a hacking forum. The exposed data included user email addresses, names, usernames, and geographic locations.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.hackread.com/hacker-leaks-scraped-chess-com-user-records/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Chess data breach happen?
Chess was breached in Nov 2023. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on December 30, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Chess breach?
827,615 records were exposed, making it the #428 largest of the 763 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Chess breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Geographic locations, Usernames.
What should I do if I was affected by the Chess breach?
Change your password on the affected service (and anywhere you reused it), turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
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Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.