/compare Command

Description

The /compare command allows you to compare the statistics of 2-4 Chess.com players side by side, providing a visual comparison of their performance in different time controls.

Usage

/compare [usernames] [category]

Parameters

  • usernames (required): A space-separated list of 2-4 Chess.com usernames to compare.

  • category (required): The time control category to compare. Options include:

    • Overall - Compare overall performance across all time controls

    • Rapid - Compare only Rapid game statistics

    • Blitz - Compare only Blitz game statistics

    • Bullet - Compare only Bullet game statistics

Features

  • Side-by-side comparison of player ratings

  • Visual representation with different layouts based on number of players

  • Shows current ratings, win/loss/draw records, and total games

Examples

  • /compare Hikaru GothamChess Overall - Compares overall statistics for Hikaru and GothamChess

  • /compare magnuscarlsen Hikaru Naroditsky Bullet - Compares Bullet statistics for three players

Notes

  • Usernames are not case-sensitive

  • The order of usernames affects their position in the comparison image

  • If any specified user doesn’t exist on Chess.com, you’ll receive an error message

  • The command automatically adjusts the layout based on how many players you’re comparing

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure all usernames are spelled correctly and separated by spaces

  • Verify that all players have played games in the selected category

  • Some users may have privacy settings that restrict access to their statistics