Chess.com expands beyond chess with Gambit poker and plans for more classic games

Chess.com is expanding beyond its chess focus by launching Gambit, a free online poker site designed to help beginners learn without risking real money. Gambit uses an Elo-style rating system, includes learning and review modes, bots, and streaming events, and relies on rapid AI-assisted development. The company plans to extend the same approach to other classic games like go, backgammon, and mahjong, aiming to build community and learning features around each title while avoiding real-money gambling.