Chess.com Expands into Poker with Gambit Platform
Chess.com has launched Gambit, its first companion site offering free online poker gameplay. The platform mirrors Chess.com’s design and features learning tools like bot matches, tournaments, and a review mode to help players improve without risking real money. Albert Cheng, the company's chief growth officer, emphasized that Gambit is designed as an educational tool rather than a gambling service. Gambit uses an Elo-style rating system similar to Chess.com’s model, which also supports its paid subscription for premium learning features. The success of Gambit has inspired plans to expand into other classic games such as go, backgammon, and mahjong using the same approach. AI played a crucial role in developing Gambit quickly with just two employees. The company aims to maintain high-quality gameplay while focusing on player education rather than profit from beginner losses.
Topics: AI Development Gaming Poker Launch