The State of Chess.com
Beginning next week, Chess.com plans to bring its members a new monthly segment on Chess/TV: The State of Chess.com
(This warrants its very own news posts today because it was missed in FM Mike Klein's recent blog post / announcement about all that is coming to Chess.com/TV this fall.)
The show will air next Wednesday, August 14th at 11:30 AM Pacific, providing a chance for Erik, our CEO and co-founder, to hear from members like you! And perhaps he will also give a few peaks behind the scenes and drop some hints about what's in the works for Chess.com!
Erik will field questions and comments in an open-forum-style show... What about? That's up to us!
How can Chess.com be improved? What do you like best about Chess.com that we aren't giving you enough of? What's around the corner as far as features and designs? Why has Danny stopped making so many videos, and why does he constantly refer to himself in the third person? ...all this and anything else we can think up and ask in the live chat during the broadcast! Erik will select the best questions, or at least the ones that catch his eye, during each 30-minute program.
UPDATE: We will be giving out a few prizes including memberships and a T-shirt!
More from Chess/TV can be found on the schedule page! Mark your calendars for all our shows, and look ahead for a special "Meet the Chess.com Team" on August 28th, live from their international meet-up in New York.
Danny Rensch is an international master and Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com. After a successful scholastic chess career, Danny joined Chess.com as a co-founder in 2009. He directs the company's content, media partnerships, and professional chess events. Danny is an accomplished commentator and broadcaster, which he used to establish Chess.com's streaming and creator programs. He has channeled his lifelong passion for playing and teaching chess to advance Chess.com's mission of growing the game and helping people enjoy their lives through chess. With over 200 million registered users, Chess.com is the leading platform for playing and learning chess.
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