Chess Rewards


I would think real rewards is a possibility for big tournaments in the future (a possibility mind you...).
Not that I'm holding out for it, but I could see chess.com having a yearly tournament with some kind of prize at some point. Might be fun to see...
I suggest a little green army man to the winner of major tournaments!



In the Dream Team there is a tournament where the winner gets a gold membership. But it is gifted by a platinum member.


I prefer token non-monetary prizes (like a 1-month membership). There are very few cheaters here... Erik's done at discouraging and eliminating them. I want to preserve that dynamic. The more that's at stake, the more cheaters we can expect. At an in-person chess.com tournament, rules are easier to enforce, so monetary prizes are fine.

I think that Chess.com should make it that when you win a certain place in a tournament or more, you should either get like a yearly or monthly membership, or get a reward for real life. ( i.e. Money, MP3, ipod, laptops, ect. ) I would try to get this going. I would really like to know the world's opinion on it. Thanks!