📱 Best Platforms
Twitch, YouTube, Chess.com
📖 The Hustle
Stream chess games while explaining your thought process move by move. Play against viewers, analyze famous games, and run beginner-friendly teaching sessions. Chess streaming exploded in popularity and has a dedicated, donation-heavy audience. Monetize through Twitch subs, coaching sessions booked through your Discord, and Chess.com affiliate revenue.
🚀 First Step
Create a Chess.com account with your stream name, schedule a one-hour stream playing rapid games with live commentary, and share it in chess Discord servers.
🔑 Keys to Success
- Explain every move in simple terms to keep beginners engaged
- Host weekly viewer tournaments with small prizes to build community
- Post your most instructive games on YouTube with deeper analysis
🛠 Tools & Resources: OBS Studio, Chess.com, Lichess, Discord, StreamElements