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Storm Chess

Storm Chess

A competitive chess platform enabling players to compete in real-time matches and organized tournaments through an accessible web interface

Gaming·Launched Apr 2026·0 upvotes·click-storm.com
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ALIVEverified Jul 15, 2026 · HTTP 200
CohortClass of 2026

What it is

A competitive chess platform enabling players to compete in real-time matches and organized tournaments through an accessible web interface. Designed for chess enthusiasts of all levels, including FIDE masters, seeking engaging online gameplay.

HTTP liveness

21 probes since May 23
May 23Jul 15
AliveHard-dead (404/5xx/parked)RedirectedUnverified (timeout/DNS/block)

Observed events

probes · press · GitHub
  1. May 23, 2026
    First probe — live
    Alive · 200 OK

Funding history

4 rounds
Total raised
$563K
Latest valuation
Stage
seed
Lead investors: Ruvento · Ruvento · Ruvento · Ruvento
Seed
Feb 2019
investors undisclosed
$300K
source
Seed
Aug 2018
investors undisclosed
$33K
source
Seed
Oct 2015
investors undisclosed
$50K
source
Seed
Jul 2014
Ruvento
$180K
source
Data from SEC EDGAR Form D filings and press coverage. Round labels for SEC filings are inferred from filing sequence and amount.

Moat

None apparent

The page does not provide clear evidence of any durable advantages like brand recognition or network effects in the gaming market for Storm Chess. Hence, the competitive moat appears weak.

  • webThe game is easy to play and hard to master, indicating some level of complexity but not a strong competitive edge. source
  • webNo specific brand loyalty or community engagement benefits are outlined on the page. source
  • webThere are no unique intellectual properties or patents mentioned that would provide a competitive advantage. source
  • webThe page does not indicate any switching costs for players moving to other games. source
weak · 0.50 confidence · grounded in 4 sources
Website-grounded · May 2026

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VitalsFading
Upvotes
Press
Tags
Pulse Indexobserved activity
442/4 signal families
Liveness40%
1.00
Press30%
no data
GitHub20%
no data
Tranco10%
0.35

Weighted observed activity · updated Jul 15

Cohort survival · Class of 2026weekly

550 products launched in 2026 · 100% still active

550 active0 sunset
Still active
100%
Median lifespan
4.9y