Hi guys! Here is something I want to share with you all! My Personal project, a 4 player card game called "VIST". It is based on the card game WHIST which was popular in 19th and 20th century, but the version of the game that you can find here cannot be found anywhere else online. All other online instances of the game feature a 2v2 setup and simplified (and boring) game style - and this is probably why the game "died off" Here the game is played 1v1v1v1, and is MUCH more fun! (You can also play vs computer bots) So - for all of you who like to play cards (And those who don't yet and want to learn) - I invite you to come test out the game, learn about it and have fun! It makes your brain work so its just like chess in that way. There are also ELO ratings like in chess. Play here for free of course -> https://playvist.com/ And i invite you all to join the discord channel https://discord.com/invite/nehkvWxnw where I'm planning to be active, help everyone out and create a good community. Also everyone who joins from here will receive "Founding Member" Role! The discord will also have chess channels - so everyone who is "bored" and is ready to join the discord, now is the time! See you in there and if you have any questions let me know!

Hey guys - so we have entered a new era of our Skool and Youtube community. Unfortunately - Youtube is confirmed to be ruined, there will be no new videos uploaded. (Only old reuploads) If you want to watch new original TopChess content created by original Top Chess creators - check out our new channel DEEP CHESS - https://www.youtube.com/@DeepChess1 I don't have that much time on my hands right now - so I'm happy to take suggestions from you guys as to what you would like to see over here, who would like to help out as a mod, and we can make this place whatever we like. Also the new channel won't have weekly uploads but we will try our best. Any partnerships - feel free to contact me in DM's To help more people find Deep Chess - it would be good to comment on TopChess videos that will be reuploaded by Joey and let people know new original content will be published on Deep Chess. The more of us help in the comment section, the bigger chance more people come over there Thanks guys and I'm looking forward to seeing what you all have planned up!

There will be a lot of improvements as we build out Top Chess Community Hey everyone, I wanted to take a moment to personally thank each and every one of you for being part of this journey. As Top Chess evolves, the most important thing to emphasize is this: the new direction of this channel will be purely focused on chess improvement. We know not everyone will agree with the changes, and some members have voiced concerns. That’s okay. But the goal is clear: to create a space where serious players can learn strategy, technique, improve their ELO scores, and grow—not just as chess players, but as thinkers. What’s Changing: - No more leaderboard gaming. Typing every number from1000 to 1” or spamming numbers doesn’t improve your chess. It distracts others—and it stops here. - No more Milo talk, F-bombs, or spam. We’re cracking down on non-chess content. If it doesn’t help someone become a better player, it doesn’t belong. - Zero tolerance for bullying or snide remarks. This includes mocking members for asking questions or pointing out distractions. Respect is non-negotiable. Yes, these rules might feel strict—but they’re here to protect the space for serious growth. When you invest time here, you should get results. What You’ll Get in Return: As we roll out the changes, dedicated members will gain access to some incredible benefits: ✅ Earned access to an upgraded “Top Chess Education” channel ✅ Exclusive Top Chess merchandise ✅ Prizes and giveaways ✅ Invites to elite events and competitions And most importantly—you’ll develop the focus, confidence, and pattern recognition that make great players (and successful people). Membership & Legacy These changes won’t happen overnight, but we will get there. If you’re already a member, you’re grandfathered in at no cost. New members may pay a small monthly fee (around $1–$2), but they’ll be getting massive value in return. To those who’ve moved on: thank you. You helped shape Top Chess into what it is today.

Hello everyone! I am writing to share that @Joey Powers is the new Owner of Top Chess. As a result, he will be leading all parts of Top Chess, including the Top Chess Gang & Army communities. This is GOOD NEWS for everyone here because Joey has the time & energy to make this community better and give everyone here a better experience! I wish I had the power to thank every single person here individually. I am TRULY GRATEFUL to have been a part of Top Chess. YOU GUYS have helped to make this channel and this community so wonderful, and I truly appreciate everyone here. I am FULLY CONFIDENT that Joey is going to usher in a new era of PROSPERITY for Top Chess and everyone here. This is not the end. This is a NEW BEGINNING! You’re going to see a BETTER COMMUNITY than ever before. You’re going to GAIN MORE ELO than ever before. You’re going to BLUNDER YOUR QUEEN less than ever before. And fingers crossed, we may reach 1 MILLION subscribers on the YT channel under Joey’s leadership. Q&A: Are things going to change?? YOU have helped us build something truly amazing at Top Chess, and we’re here to keep making things better for YOU. Joey will be sending out announcements soon. I can’t speak for Joey, but he will most likely look to reduce the amount of spam in here and refocus the community to talking about chess. Which seems fairly logical for a chess community. TL;DR: Joey’s here to improve the experience & keep making things better for everyone. Why aren’t you going to be the owner anymore? Joey has the time and energy to keep building Top Chess, while I simply did not. That’s why I was looking for someone like Joey to take over & run things. Frankly, I'm not really active on Top Chess Gang anyways… honestly, anyone with a pulse could probably contribute more to the community than I have. The bar is low, Joey LOL THANK YOU ALL for being a part of this journey! WELCOME @Joey Powers

Thomas the owner of TCG is officially resigning. Joey Powers is taking over now. He just made a post talking about it so I would highly recommend checking that out. Wonder what the future of TCG will be....