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 1 out of 5 stars

One of the worse firm i am dealing…

One of the worse firm i am dealing with. Im loosing business Bcz of their unprofessional behaviour. Moved to digital line but not been advised what to do untill I got disconnected. Took them one week to order one adopter.dont know when it will arrive. Very stressful

November 17, 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.

We have located your account information and a member of our team will be in touch.

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 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE CHESS TELECOM . !!!!!

Im going to make this short as it could take me weeks to write my whole Business experience with chess Telecom . We paid for services that never worked. When advised we needed an upgrade to achieve coverage promised , they unknowingly tied us into a new 6 year contract . Services paid for still didn't give us sufficient coverage so we cancelled contract after 8 Years of paying on time. We signed up with a new supplier thinking our cancellation of contract to be approx £1K for original contract signed for ... to be in complete shock when a bill arrive for cancellation of contract in excess of £6K !!!!!! This figure enough to close down a small Business. We fought it for nearly a Year to the point it nearly mentally broke myself and my store Manager. In fact i did subsequently end up in hospital with an FND. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY .. THEY HAVE NO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS. THEY DO NOT PROVIDE WHAT THEY PROMISE. THEN NEARLY RUIN YOUR BUSINESS IN CHARGES FOR SERVICES THEY CANNOT FULLFILL. I hope all of you at Chess that caused us so much pain read this and learn from your crucifying mistakes and are sorry for the upset you caused and the illness you instigated.

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Hello Kim,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your current situation.

Please be assured that your concerns were fully reviewed through our complaints procedure.

Thanks,
Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Helpful, good advice, and very easy to contact.

November 18, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good morning

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Andy provided such exceptional professionalism and customer service. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Thank you

Dean

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service.

Great Service.
Chess have organised the pricing for our company with great speed and pricing was excellent. Andy Rushton was great with the many different requests. Would recommend Andy to sort out your contracts.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Andy was able to assist quickly and effectively. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Review for Mr. Gareth Roper

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Gareth Roper, and I can confidently say that he delivers an exceptional level of professionalism and customer service.

November 12, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Gareth provided such exceptional professionalism and customer service. Your feedback means a lot to us!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Fenton was very helpful

Michael Fenton was very helpful
He ensured my new laptop was up and running and it was a seamless transition from old to new

November 10, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear Michael made your laptop transition seamless. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Great customer service, professional knowledge shared and ultimately had our issue resolved well within 24 hours - fantastic response and team, would highly recommend.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear our team could resolve your issue quickly and provide the support you needed. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with Chess for a member of years

Been with Chess for a member of years. They support us with both office telephony systems and mobiles. Service has been great. Our Account Manager, Gareth, is always accessible and able to help. Would recommend.

January 1, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your continued support! We're so pleased to hear you're happy with the service and that Gareth has been such a great help. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Company

A pleasure to deal with a supplier that responds to the fluctuating needs of its customers

October 31, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're proud to be a responsive and flexible supplier, and it's great to hear we're meeting your needs.

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always happy help

There's always someone at the end of the phone, happy to help and solve all problems when we have them. We've been with chess many years now and will continue to do so for many more.

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you so much for your continued support! We're thrilled to hear our team is always there when you need us. It's a pleasure having you with Chess, and we look forward to many more years together!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt helpful service

Prompt helpful service. Michael Fenton called and talked me through everything clearly so that we were able to resolve the issue

October 30, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for your kind words! We're glad Michael was able to help and make things clear—great to hear the issue was resolved smoothly!

Thank you

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always feel looked after with Gareth

Always feel looked after with Gareth. Nothing is too much trouble and he's always keen to get me the best deal.

October 29, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback! Gareth will be delighted to hear this—he always aims to give the best service and deals possible!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Fenton assisted me with a…

Michael Fenton assisted me with a problem on my PC and Laptop, and they are now working perfectly.

October 28, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for sharing your experience! We're so glad Michael was able to help get your devices running smoothly. We'll be sure to pass on your appreciation!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Customer Service

I always have an excellent experience with the customer service! The team is friendly, and to mention one - Danielle is amazing. She is efficient, and goes above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered. It’s rare to find such genuine care and professionalism these days.

October 28, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you've had such great experiences with our team—especially Danielle. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Michael from Chess provided a speedy…

Michael from Chess provided a speedy service when software failed to load on my laptop.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted Michael was able to provide such a quick and effective solution. We really appreciate your kind words!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Georgia Lowe Customer support executive…

Georgia Lowe Customer support executive from Chess was very helpful today. She resoled the outstanding query and then helped me resolve a second. Thank you Georgia for your help.

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased Georgia was able to resolve both queries efficiently. Your appreciation is truly valued!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renewing my contract

I had a call back on the same day as my inquiry from Kerryann, she was most helpful, spent time going through my options and I thank you for being so thoughtful

October 27, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad Kerryann was able to assist you promptly and thoroughly. Your appreciation means a lot to us!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely interested in helping

The company appears to be genuinely interested in helping its customers, no matter how small they are. I am confident that our telecom costs are significantly lower than if we had been using another supplier.
The staff take the time to understand your needs. I would particularly like to mention Laura Bacon and Tom Parkin; thanks for your help.

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thank you for the thoughtful review! We're so pleased to hear that Laura and Tom provided such attentive and helpful support. It's great to know you feel confident in the value we offer!

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service and customer service

Good service and customer service. Laura has been very helpful today.

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks for the great feedback! We're so pleased Laura was able to help and provide excellent service today.

Thank you.

Ryan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you to Danielle Cook in the…

Thank you to Danielle Cook in the mobile team for supporting another seamless upgrade, service is always 5*

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Chess

Good afternoon

Thanks so much for the great feedback! We're delighted Danielle could support another smooth upgrade – 5-star service is what we aim for!

Thank you.

Ryan

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