Lots of previous posts on this. If you're willing to work hard at improving, the tools are all there!
http://www.chess.com/forum/search?keyword=diamond+benefits
Oh, and here's a link that lists all the perks:
http://www.chess.com/membership?c=navbar
Benefits of Diamond Membership
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Dec 22, 2015
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Yes I'm gonna say it, unlimited tactics trainer and I say that in awareness.
Chess Mentor is full of good stuff, especially when paired with videos on the same topics in the video library.
I prefer Platinum, you get 95% of everything for 49% of the price.
Erik002 wrote:
I prefer Platinum, you get 95% of everything for 49% of the price.
Yeah, but if you like to (or need to 
) periodically review the Chess Mentor courses you've taken, 5 lessons a day ain't gonna cut it.
Dec 22, 2015
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Here's the catch-22 of Diamond Memberships.
A Diamond Membership is supposedly going to improve your game if you actually use the benefits of it. So getting a Diamond Membership might make you a master.
That said, getting the title of FIDE Candidate Master, National Master, International Master, Grandmaster, etc, gets you a Free Diamond Membership for life.
So buying the membership gets you there. Getting there gets you the Diamond Membership! Go figure!
I'm trying to do it the hard way and get to 2200 without the Diamond Membership, then once I get there for the National Master title, use the Diamond Membership to get above that.
32 points away. Last year got to as little as 15 points away and then fell 100 rating points.
hello ! I have taken the platinum membership, and at the beginning I was a bit frustrated because 5 lessons per day wasn't enough. but it's been months ago, now I'd I do 5 lessons a day, I call it a big " chess day". sometimes I even try to force myself doing only one lesson a day. but from time to time i would like to watch some videos, but it is possible only with diamond membership.
Erik002 wrote:
Isn't that 5% useful to pay double the price to get the access to it? I find video lessons to be one of the predominant reasons for me buying the diamond membership.
I prefer Platinum, you get 95% of everything for 49% of the price.
lekicars wrote:
Exactly. 5 lessons a day are no issue. Only the non-access to video lessons are.
hello ! I have taken the platinum membership, and at the beginning I was a bit frustrated because 5 lessons per day wasn't enough. but it's been months ago, now I'd I do 5 lessons a day, I call it a big " chess day". sometimes I even try to force myself doing only one lesson a day. but from time to time i would like to watch some videos, but it is possible only with diamond membership.
Freddie-Freeloader wrote:
What if one has a certified FIDE coach (like me)?
Might be useful in real life chess, not online. Diamond membership cannot replace a certified fide trainer.
Hello Chess.com members! I want to know the benefits of a diamond membership and the stuffs that can be done to improve ones Chess as I'm thinking of buying one. Thanks