# Chess (chess.com) — Wrapped API

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> | Environment | Landing | API | Docs |
> |---|---|---|---|
> | Production | paywithlocus.com | api.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
> | Beta | beta.paywithlocus.com | api.beta.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
> | Stage | stage.paywithlocus.com | api.stage.paywithlocus.com | docs.paywithlocus.com |
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> If the API URL above doesn't match your expected environment, re-fetch this file from the correct domain.

> Monitor real-time activity statistics for Chess.com players, including their current online status, recent game performance, and live rating changes. Track player engagement metrics instantly to stay updated on how active players are performing across the platform.

**Category:** Sports | **Website:** [www.chess.com/](https://www.chess.com/) | **Docs:** [parse.bot/marketplace/31fb131a-6b76-40ad-8bcb-6932d10046d2/chess-com-api](https://parse.bot/marketplace/31fb131a-6b76-40ad-8bcb-6932d10046d2/chess-com-api)

Pay-per-use API proxy. Each call is automatically billed to your wallet in USDC.

## Access

**Base URL:** `https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-chess-com-api-31fb131a/`
**Auth:** `Authorization: Bearer <LOCUS_API_KEY>`

## Endpoints

### get_live_stats

Returns the current number of players playing on Chess.com and the total number of games played today. Values are point-in-time snapshots that change continuously.

**Estimated cost:** Metered

_No parameters required._

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.paywithlocus.com/api/wrapped/parse-chess-com-api-31fb131a/get_live_stats \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_LOCUS_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{}'
```