How is Chess Clue Ladder scored?

You start at the top of the ladder and drop one rung per wrong guess. The fewer rungs used, the higher your final position. Solving at the top rung is the best possible score.

What kind of chess clues appear?

Federation, continent, age band, classical rating range, world ranking and world championship status. The exact mix depends on the answer.

Is it the same player as Chess Classic?

No - each mode picks its own daily answer independently, though they draw from the same eligible pool of elite players.

Challenge a friend: pick the player they'll have to guess in this mode - they get a link, with the answer kept hidden.

Chess Clue Ladder - daily grandmaster clue puzzle

Chess Clue Ladder reveals one clue at a time. The fewer rungs you need, the better your score - it rewards fans who can pin down a player from a single hint.

The ladder opens with a hard clue: continent, a rating band or world championship status. Each wrong guess drops you one rung and unlocks an easier clue - federation, age, then the player's initials.

Clue Ladder and Chess Classic share an answer pool, so insights from one carry to the other. Use it to feel out which grandmasters Sportdle is rotating this week.

Solve to extend your streak. Unlimited rounds available afterwards.

Frequently asked questions

How is Chess Clue Ladder scored?: You start at the top of the ladder and drop one rung per wrong guess. The fewer rungs used, the higher your final position. Solving at the top rung is the best possible score.
What kind of chess clues appear?: Federation, continent, age band, classical rating range, world ranking and world championship status. The exact mix depends on the answer.
Is it the same player as Chess Classic?: No - each mode picks its own daily answer independently, though they draw from the same eligible pool of elite players.

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