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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: December 31, 2025

Our Commitment

Chess365 is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards to ensure we provide equal access to all users.

Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Chess365 aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA. We acknowledge that our conformance is ongoing and we are actively working to identify and address any accessibility barriers.

Accessibility Features

Chess365 includes the following accessibility features:

  • Semantic HTML: We use proper HTML elements (headings, lists, buttons, links) to ensure screen readers can accurately interpret content structure.
  • Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements are accessible via keyboard. You can navigate using Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, and Escape keys.
  • Focus Indicators: Visible focus indicators are provided for all interactive elements.
  • Color Contrast: Text and interactive elements meet WCAG AA contrast requirements (minimum 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
  • Responsive Design: The interface adapts to different screen sizes and supports zoom up to 200% without loss of content.
  • Form Labels: All form inputs have associated labels for screen reader users.
  • Error Identification: Form errors are clearly identified and described in text.
  • Skip Links: Navigation patterns allow users to skip repetitive content.
  • Alternative Text: Meaningful images include alternative text descriptions.
  • Dark Mode Support: Automatic dark mode support based on system preferences, reducing eye strain.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may have accessibility limitations:

  • Third-party content: Some content from external sources (such as tournament data from chess-results.com) may not fully meet accessibility standards.
  • Email notifications: While we strive for accessible emails, some email clients may render content differently.
  • Dynamic content updates: Real-time updates may not always be announced to screen reader users immediately. We are working to improve ARIA live region implementations.

We are actively working to address these limitations. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us.

Technical Specifications

Chess365 relies on the following technologies for accessibility:

  • HTML5
  • WAI-ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
  • CSS
  • JavaScript

These technologies are relied upon for conformance with the accessibility standards used.

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

Chess365 is designed to be compatible with:

  • Recent versions of major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, and TalkBack
  • Voice recognition software
  • Screen magnification software

Assessment Methods

We assess the accessibility of Chess365 through:

  • Self-evaluation using automated testing tools (axe, Lighthouse)
  • Manual testing with keyboard navigation
  • Testing with screen readers
  • User feedback and testing

Feedback and Contact

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Chess365. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 5 business days and to address accessibility issues within 30 days.

Enforcement Procedure (EU Users)

If you are in the European Union and are not satisfied with our response to your accessibility concern, you may escalate your complaint to:

  • Your national equality body
  • The relevant digital accessibility enforcement body in your country

Under the EU Web Accessibility Directive, you have the right to contact enforcement bodies if accessibility requirements are not met.

Section 508 Compliance (US Users)

While Chess365 is not a federal agency, we strive to meet the accessibility requirements outlined in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, which aligns with WCAG 2.0 Level AA standards.

Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We regularly review our service to identify and remove accessibility barriers. This statement will be updated as we make improvements and as accessibility standards evolve.