Peter Doggers

Peter Doggers (born 1975) is a Dutch chess journalist, author, and player, widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts in online chess journalism.

Professional Career

Chess.com: He currently serves as the Director of News and Events. He joined the company in 2013 after they acquired his previous venture.

ChessVibes: In 2007, Doggers founded ChessVibes, a popular news and video site that became a major source for chess coverage before its acquisition.

Author: In October 2024, he released his first book, The Chess Revolution: From the Ancient World to the Digital Age, which explores the history of the game and its modern explosion in popularity.

Podcasts: He hosts The Chess News Podcast and Masters and Matches.

Chess Accomplishments

Player Level: An aggressive player, he reached a peak FIDE rating of 2292 in 2004 and has earned two International Master (IM) norms.

Journalism Awards: He received the Special Achievements Award from the Chess Journalists of America in 2018 for his critical coverage of FIDE.

Experience: Over two decades, he has interviewed legendary figures like Garry Kasparov and Magnus Carlsen.

Personal Background

Doggers holds a Master of Arts in Dutch Language and Literature from the University of Amsterdam (graduated 1999). He lives in Amsterdam, the Netherlands