Chess Betting
Chess is the oldest table game in existence. It may not be as popular as football or rugby; however, it still attracts plenty of enthusiasts and chess players from around the globe.
The popularity of betting on chess continues to grow with several different markets available for you to get involved in. Livescore provides a selection of betting events for top chess competitions and tournaments around the world, so we have got you covered.
What chess tournaments can you bet on?
This classic and popular board game attracted millions of people during the pandemic, as well as years previous. With an array of chess tournaments and competitions viewed all year round, be sure to place a bet on this well-known board game.
The highest and most popular title is the World Chess Champion which is awarded at the end of the World Chess Championships. This tournament sees top chess players from different parts of the globe compete against each other for the title every two years. Another popular competition held annually is the Tata Steel Chess Tournament.
This Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in January in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Top grandmasters compete in the tournament, but regular club players are welcome to play as well.
See our matches section of the page to browse what other chess betting tournaments you can place betting odds on.
How to bet on chess?
Whether you want to bet on the World Chess Championships or the Grand Chess Tour, betting on chess with LiveScore Bet is very simple. Select the chess odds you want, and it will appear on your 'Bet Slip'. Here, you can enter how much money you want to bet, and we will let you know how much you'll receive in return. Ensure you read our terms and conditions before committing to a bet.
What is outright betting?
An outright bet is when you back a chess player to win the overall tournament or event. In popular chess tournaments such as World Chess Championship and The Sinquefield Cup, bettors can place an outright bet before the competition commences but markets are often open whilst the competition is taking place.
Chess betting odds
LiveScore Bet offers a huge variety of chess betting odds on all the top chess tournaments each year. As sports enthusiasts, we update our chess odds in line with upcoming tournaments, providing you with great odds. Just click the 'Specials' tab above and select the event you're interested in to find the best odds worth backing.
Chess betting tips: What to consider?
Betting on a draw can be a simple, yet effective strategy, especially in chess. In the game of chess, a draw between two grandmasters happens much more often than the outcome of the victory for one of the opponents.
