Chess Reviews 4,961

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 236 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. Customer service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with many people appreciating the personalized, understanding approach. The service provided is often described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the smooth user experience. However, some customers also noted difficulties with contacting the company, mentioning that nobody replied to emails for months or picked up the phone, leading to business loss and frustration. There were also instances where customers felt the communication was a disaster, with issues like incorrect billing and lack of communication between departments.

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Staff

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Customer service

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Service

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Response time

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Customer communications

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael F at CHESS IT has been brilliant at handling multiple enquiries from our office. He resolved each issue promptly and was always helpful, with nothing ever being too much trouble. All issues we... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had ongoing internet problems for a couple of months or so. Sean Lancaster from the customer support team has been excellent, he has organised visits from open reach to sort out line faults et... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How refreshing to find someone like Ricky on the end of the “ Customer Enquiries” line ! This gentleman got to the bottom of my problem immediately. He explained exactly what had happened and kept hi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Danielle Cook has been great to work with as our account manager at CHESS. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her, and she always gets things done ASAP. She’s super responsive, easy to deal with, an... See more

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Company details

  1. Telecommunications service provider

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Chess ICT - One of the UK’s leading ICT solution providers, helping over 30,000 businesses grow through innovative technology and expert advice.


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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alvin Kadi

Alvin, my contact, explained everything very well, offered me a great deal and he couldn’t have been more helpful and patient. Thank you!

26 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear Alvin was so helpful and patient — he’s a real credit to the team. We're glad you got a great deal!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

We changed to Chess for our mobiles a few years ago and received great pricing and above anything excellent customer service from Danielle. It is great that she is on the ball and answers every query in record time and nothing is too much trouble. Clearly an asset to your company.

24 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you've had such a great experience with Danielle — she truly is a star and we're lucky to have her. Your feedback means a lot!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service from Ricky Walker

Brilliant service from Ricky Walker. He was great sorting my faulty telephone line when I had a problem

23 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the great feedback! We're so pleased Ricky Walker was able to resolve your issue so efficiently

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alvin Kadi


Alvin Kadi, thanks I was going to move away from chess , luckily for chess, Alvin rang me and work hard to help me rejig and stay.. thank you

18 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad Alvin was able to help and keep you with Chess—brilliant work!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The person I spoke to and who spoke he…

The person I spoke to and who talked me through everything made this transaction so easy Thank you so much Alvin Kadl

22 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback! We're thrilled Alvin made the process so easy for you

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Danielle is incredibly helpful

Danielle is incredibly helpful and Chess have been great to deal with for our phone plans.

23 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the kind words! We're so glad Danielle and the team at Chess could make your phone plan experience a great one!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I should have read the reviews......

I should have read the reviews....... Seemed ok at first, then the charges kept increasing and they pulled a con with the addition of dark web monitor -instead of inviting to join, they gave a free trial which could be cancelled. Of course that's a twisted way oof increasing the income as it was not clearly stated that it would be automatically added to the account. They have been totally unhelpful and disinterested in resolving my complaints and very quick to threaten sending my disputed, unpaid amounts to a debt collector. It's a bad way to do business and would suggest any other company rather than this one. Should have read the reviews!

22 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Hello

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback.

We’re sorry to hear that our service has not been to our usual standard, and we’re keen to find a way to resolve your issue promptly.

Please call us on 0344 770 6000 so that we can locate your account on our systems and work together to find a solution that meets your needs.

Your satisfaction is our top priority, and our focus is always on making Chess ‘a great place to be a customer’.

Many thanks

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very personal experience very hands on…

Very personal experience very hands on dead easy to talk to
communication top tier
Andy Rushton was my point of contact very help top guy

18 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the great review! We're glad you had such a smooth and personal experience — Andy's always happy to help!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chess customer service

Chess, and Alvin in particular, couldn't have been more helpful despite a few hiccups (not of their doing, I hasten to add) along the way. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend - excellent cheerful customer service from start to finish.

18 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for the kind words! We're so pleased Alvin was able to support you throughout — even with a few bumps along the way. Your recommendation means a lot!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Business phone renewal

Just renewed my business phone contracts with chess again, Andy Ruston was super helpful in sourcing us the best phones for our business! Highly recommend

18 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for the great feedback! We're thrilled to hear Andy was able to help you find the perfect phones for your business. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ease of speaking to people to ensure…

Ease of speaking to people to ensure speedy agreement of new contracts

17 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Glad to hear our team made it easy to connect and get things moving quickly!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Michael Fenton…

Excellent service from Michael Fenton who patiently talked me through issues step by step. Very helpful and clear.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Michael provided such clear and helpful support. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great apart from the annoying form to…

Great apart from the annoying form to sign.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the feedback! We're glad you had a great experience overall—sorry about the form, and we’ll keep working to make things smoother!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

big shout out to the ChessICT support…

big shout out to the ChessICT support guys who helped sort out an IT query relating to an upcoming tech change from Microsoft which could have lead to issues. Thanks very much for the superb speedy investigation and response

10 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for the shout-out! We're really pleased our support team could quickly resolve the issue and help you stay ahead of the Microsoft tech change

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mobile Solutions

Alvin, Mobile Solutions Specialist, was excellent. Couldn't ask for more. Responsive and professional.

11 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Alvin provided such excellent service—responsive, professional, and exactly what you needed

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and through

Michael Fenton was very helpful in updating my new laptop and ensuring I had all the apps I needed even going so far as to check everything was working normally once updated and recommending on which apps to use for greater security.

10 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad to hear Michael was able to support you so thoroughly and ensure your laptop was set up securely and smoothly.

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great contact

Having had a number of account manager changes over the past couple of years - it was great to have Danielle as our contact. She was always very prompt at responding and got issues sorted as quickly as possible.

9 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thanks for the lovely feedback! We're so pleased Danielle could provide the consistency and quick support you needed—she’s fantastic

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Responded to my issue quickly and was…

Responded to my issue quickly and was very helpful

4 September 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thanks for your feedback! We're glad we could resolve your issue quickly and provide the help you needed

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Fenton is amazing!

Michael Fenton is amazing! Professional, helpful, problem solver, polite.
Chess IT is not always great but Michael always is.

4 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thank you for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear Michael made such a great impression—he truly is a star. We'll be sure to pass this on

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great very quick and efficient service

Great very quick and efficient service, thanks a million Michael.

2 September 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks a million for your kind words! We're so glad Michael could provide quick and efficient support – always happy to help!

Thank you.

Ryan

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