Chess Streamers Screensaver
The Chess Streamers screensaver shows who is streaming chess at this moment, from Chess.com's key-less public API. The board shows only accounts actually live, so an empty screen genuinely means nobody is broadcasting. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Chess Streamers screensaver works
The saver reads the Chess.com API directly in your browser — no key and no account.
Who is streaming chess at this moment, from Chess.com's key-less public API.
It refreshes on a schedule, so what you see stays current.
Colours can be changed in settings; nothing is stored beyond your own browser.
A worked example
Who is streaming chess at this moment, from Chess.com's key-less public API. The board shows only accounts actually live, so an empty screen genuinely means nobody is broadcasting.
Settings & tips
- Accent and Background recolour the display.
- Data comes straight from the Chess.com API in your browser.
- Press ESC to leave fullscreen.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real data?
- Yes — it comes from the Chess.com API and is refreshed on a schedule.
- Is a key needed?
- No. This source is fully key-less.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.