Getting honest feedback from your chess community can be challenging, but it is key to growth and improvement. These ready-to-use Community Feedback templates make it easy to start conversations, gather insights, and show your members that their opinions truly matter.
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Community Feedback posts tap into members' desire to be heard and valued. When people see that their opinions can influence features, content, or community direction, they feel more invested and connected. This not only increases participation but also helps you discover new perspectives and ideas you might have missed.
By framing questions openly and expressing genuine curiosity, you foster a safe environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing. Highlighting how feedback will be used reassures members that their voices matter, encouraging both new and long-time members to contribute. Over time, this builds a culture of collaboration and trust.
What do you think of our current tournament formats? Any suggestions for improvement?
💡 Example: "What do you think of our current tournament formats? Any suggestions for improvement?"
Which chess resources or tools have helped you the most? Let us know your favorites.
💡 Example: "Which chess resources or tools have helped you the most? Let us know your favorites."
We are considering a new weekly puzzle series. Would you be interested? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "We are considering a new weekly puzzle series. Would you be interested? Why or why not?"
How easy is it to find partners for casual games here? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "How easy is it to find partners for casual games here? Share your experience."
What features would you like to see in our club or online group?
💡 Example: "What features would you like to see in our club or online group?"
How can we make new members feel more welcome in our chess community?
💡 Example: "How can we make new members feel more welcome in our chess community?"
What chess topics or themes would you like us to cover next month?
💡 Example: "What chess topics or themes would you like us to cover next month?"
Do you find our event announcements clear and timely? How can we improve?
💡 Example: "Do you find our event announcements clear and timely? How can we improve?"
Have you had any issues with our online platform or website? Please describe.
💡 Example: "Have you had any issues with our online platform or website? Please describe."
What keeps you coming back to our chess community?
💡 Example: "What keeps you coming back to our chess community?"
What is one thing you wish you could change about our community?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you could change about our community?"
Do you prefer online or in-person chess events? Why?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer online or in-person chess events? Why?"
How useful do you find our study groups or coaching sessions?
💡 Example: "How useful do you find our study groups or coaching sessions?"
If you could add one new feature to our platform, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could add one new feature to our platform, what would it be?"
What do you like most about our chess events?
💡 Example: "What do you like most about our chess events?"
Share your favorite moment from a recent chess game or event here.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite moment from a recent chess game or event here."
Are there any rules or guidelines you think we should update?
💡 Example: "Are there any rules or guidelines you think we should update?"
What challenges do you face when learning new chess openings?
💡 Example: "What challenges do you face when learning new chess openings?"
How can we make our feedback process easier for you?
💡 Example: "How can we make our feedback process easier for you?"
Which communication channel do you prefer for updates and why?
💡 Example: "Which communication channel do you prefer for updates and why?"
Is there a chess variant you want to see more often in our community?
💡 Example: "Is there a chess variant you want to see more often in our community?"
What would motivate you to participate in more community events?
💡 Example: "What would motivate you to participate in more community events?"
Do you feel your questions get answered quickly here? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Do you feel your questions get answered quickly here? Why or why not?"
What is your favorite resource for improving your chess tactics?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite resource for improving your chess tactics?"
How do you feel about our current event schedule? Any preferred days or times?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about our current event schedule? Any preferred days or times?"
What can we do to help you improve your chess skills?
💡 Example: "What can we do to help you improve your chess skills?"
Have you recommended this community to others? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Have you recommended this community to others? Why or why not?"
What is missing from our chess content or discussions?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our chess content or discussions?"
How satisfied are you with our moderation and community guidelines?
💡 Example: "How satisfied are you with our moderation and community guidelines?"
Would you join a live Q and A with a titled player? What would you ask?
💡 Example: "Would you join a live Q and A with a titled player? What would you ask?"
What is one thing you love about chess that you wish more people knew?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you love about chess that you wish more people knew?"
Is there a recent chess book or video you would recommend to others?
💡 Example: "Is there a recent chess book or video you would recommend to others?"
How accessible do you find our events for beginners?
💡 Example: "How accessible do you find our events for beginners?"
What is your favorite chess opening and why?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite chess opening and why?"
Do you feel included in our community activities? What could we do better?
💡 Example: "Do you feel included in our community activities? What could we do better?"
What would make you invite a friend to join our chess group?
💡 Example: "What would make you invite a friend to join our chess group?"
How often do you participate in community polls or surveys?
💡 Example: "How often do you participate in community polls or surveys?"
If you could learn from any chess master, who would it be and why?
💡 Example: "If you could learn from any chess master, who would it be and why?"
What kind of prizes or recognition would you like for community achievements?
💡 Example: "What kind of prizes or recognition would you like for community achievements?"
Share a chess improvement tip that worked well for you.
💡 Example: "Share a chess improvement tip that worked well for you."
What stops you from participating more actively in our group?
💡 Example: "What stops you from participating more actively in our group?"
Do you use any chess apps? Which ones would you recommend?
💡 Example: "Do you use any chess apps? Which ones would you recommend?"
To use these templates, select a prompt that fits your current needs—whether you want feedback on a new event, community feature, or chess resource. Personalize the template with specifics about your group or the topic at hand. Post at times when your community is most active, and always follow up by acknowledging responses and, where possible, sharing what actions you will take based on the feedback.
Since these templates work on all platforms, adapt the format to fit your chosen channel. On forums or Discord, pin feedback threads for visibility. On social media, use short versions and follow up in comments. For email, personalize with the recipient's name and clarify how replies will be used. Always monitor responses and reply promptly to keep the conversation going.
You can customize feedback questions to specifically ask members about their experiences with various openings, such as the Sicilian Defense, Queen's Gambit, or King's Indian. For example, post a question like 'Which opening lines do you find most challenging, and why?' This helps you pinpoint common problem areas and tailor future resources or discussions to address those needs.
Use targeted feedback templates that mention time controls directly, such as 'Do you prefer playing blitz (3-5 min), rapid (10-30 min), or classical (30+ min) games, and what do you find most engaging or frustrating about each?' This specificity encourages detailed responses from both casual and competitive players, allowing you to adapt event formats or discussion threads accordingly.
Pose questions that directly mention common analysis tools and concepts, for example, 'What challenges do you encounter when reviewing your games with Stockfish or Lichess analysis?' or 'Do engine evaluations sometimes confuse your understanding of blunders vs. inaccuracies?' This helps you identify areas where members need more guidance on using chess engines effectively.
Frame feedback questions around the ratio of tactical to positional content, such as 'Do you feel our daily challenges focus too much on tactics (like forks and pins) versus positional themes (like pawn structure or outposts)?' This allows you to adjust your content mix and cater to your members’ specific learning goals.
Include clear, scenario-based questions like 'Are you more interested in participating in online arena tournaments (e.g., on Chess.com or Lichess) or local over-the-board events? What would make you more likely to join either format?' This helps you plan the types of events that will attract the most participation.
Use templates that reference rating ranges (e.g., under 1200, 1200-1800, 1800+) and ask questions like 'Do you feel the resources and discussions are appropriate for your rating level? What additional study material (like endgame drills for under-1200 or advanced strategy for 1800+) would you like to see?' This ensures all rating groups feel included and supported.
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