i totally agree !
premium

I would gladly become premium, especially considering how cheap it is but I'm 14 and I can't pay with Paypal and I doubt my mom would support it so :p
I would gladly become premium, especially considering how cheap it is but I'm 14 and I can't pay with Paypal and I doubt my mom would support it so :p
how 'bout your dad :D

I would gladly become premium, especially considering how cheap it is but I'm 14 and I can't pay with Paypal and I doubt my mom would support it so :p
Don't you have a bank account?
And, tell your parents you really love chess, pay them the price for a gold membership and have them pay for you!
I have a bank account but you need to be over 18 to do online transactions. My mom supports me playing chess and pays for tournaments, but I was considering that and she'd probably just tell me that she won't do it because she doesn't want me wasting my money like that :p

I played on ICC for years. I still have paid membership there. I have not been for months since I found this site.
Premium membership is VERY worthwhile for me.
THE ICC IS FOR PROS. CHESS.COM IS FOR AMATURES.

I would gladly become premium, especially considering how cheap it is but I'm 14 and I can't pay with Paypal and I doubt my mom would support it so :p
Don't you have a bank account?
And, tell your parents you really love chess, pay them the price for a gold membership and have them pay for you!
AND U COULD SELL CRACK OR ......
BACK OFF

I would gladly become premium, especially considering how cheap it is but I'm 14 and I can't pay with Paypal and I doubt my mom would support it so :p
Don't you have a bank account?
And, tell your parents you really love chess, pay them the price for a gold membership and have them pay for you!
I have a bank account but you need to be over 18 to do online transactions. My mom supports me playing chess and pays for tournaments, but I was considering that and she'd probably just tell me that she won't do it because she doesn't want me wasting my money like that :p
I do not mean to be snide or snarky. If you get something of value that you want for your money that is not wasting it. That is wise economics.
Now whether or not monies are available is another issue entirely. So too another's desire and willingness, or lack thereof, to part with their monies for someone else's benefit.
But, if your mom were to read what I am writing I would state directly to her it is money well spent on her progeny if they are going to use it as a serious resource and it would play a vital part in their learning pantheon.
OMG

I played on ICC for years. I still have paid membership there. I have not been for months since I found this site.
Premium membership is VERY worthwhile for me.
THE ICC IS FOR PROS. CHESS.COM IS FOR AMATURES.
Not true. I have many pro friends here. Many of them are here more and more and on ICC less and less. Both are great sites. I am member at both. This fits more types of people than ICC AND here is a little secret:
There are not that many pros and if you think you can make money exclusively off the people making money playing chess you have a very poor business model that will not work.
It is the masses that matter
compare the players, if your honest you will see the difference
im a amature thats why im here to learn but i play at the icc and those guy kill me but here i win some

the computer analysis alone is worth it, i'm going to upgrade to the top level for unlimited chess mentor access. The Diamond next to your name makes a statement about goals and motivations also.... Plus i feel you just meet a more serious chess player, when you deal with any premium member, they have made an investment so to speak. They will usually at least finish a game and not waste everyone's time walking away. I feel "premium" members are just a better class of people in general...that's just my opinion
every basic member become a premium. it's really awesome and at a good price. and you dont get ads.