is that pay to win
Is chess.com pay to win
No. Those resources provide convenience for players seeking to improve but don't guarantee an advantage to them.

I've never given them a single penny.
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proved a point though i feel like its easier to pay for a diamond membership tbh
think about it. If you get a Dimond membership you get an incredible amount of unlimited things like. unlimited game review. coach explanations puzzles lessons bots and more.