how to get free membership in chess.com here are some things

While a truly free, permanent Chess.com premium membership is difficult to obtain, there are ways to get free trial periods or potentially receive a free membership through various promotions or by achieving a certain level of chess skill. [1, 2, 3]

Here's a breakdown of how to potentially get a free Chess.com membership: [4, 5]

1. Free Trial: [4, 5]
Chess.com offers a free 7-day trial for new accounts to try out premium features.
You can choose to experience the trial at Gold, Platinum, or Diamond level.
This trial allows you to explore the premium features before committing to a paid subscription. [4, 5]
2. Twitch Drops: [2]
By connecting your Chess.com and Twitch accounts, you can earn 14 days of free premium membership by watching official Champions Chess Tour broadcasts.
Watch four cumulative hours of a qualifying stream and claim your reward in your Twitch inventory. [2]
3. Titles: [1, 6]
Achieving a FIDE title (e.g., International Master) automatically grants you a free Diamond membership for life, 
according to a Chess.com forum thread. [1, 6]

4. Other Promotions: [1, 3]
Chess.com may offer free memberships as part of tournaments, events, or giveaways.
Be active in Chess.com Twitch chats, as Danny Rensch has been known to gift memberships.
Participate in X challenges where you post a picture of yourself watching live chess events.
Outstanding community members can sometimes be nominated for 1 month of free Diamond membership. [1, 3]
5. Gifting: [1]
A family member or friend can gift you a Chess.com membership. [1]
You can also try negotiating with your parents, offering chores or good grades in exchange for a membership. [7]
6. Student Discounts: [8]
Students can get a 50% discount on any yearly or monthly premium plan, according to Chess.com.
The student discount is available on the web and may vary by country. [8]

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[1] https://www.quora.com/How-can-I-get-a-free-Chess-com-membership
[2] https://www.chess.com/news/view/twitch-drops-champions-chess-tour-2023
[3] https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/is-there-any-way-to-get-a-free-gold-platinum-or-diamond-membership?page=7
[4] https://www.chess.com/membership
[5] https://support.chess.com/en/articles/8594490-is-there-a-free-trial
[6] https://support.chess.com/en/articles/8593876-does-chess-com-offer-benefits-for-elite-or-titled-players
[7] https://www.chess.com/forum/view/community/is-there-any-way-to-get-a-free-gold-platinum-or-diamond-membership?page=6
[8] https://www.chess.com/students