Banned users can still have names

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Justice-for-Coolidge

I want the name @CalvinCoolidge, but it's taken by a banned guy

Martin_Stahl
Justice-for-Coolidge wrote:

I want the name @CalvinCoolidge, but it's taken by a banned guy

It's possible to get usernames that are on old unused accounts but it requires having a premium account for at least three months.

https://support.chess.com/en/articles/8599051-how-do-i-request-an-inactive-username

Justice-for-Coolidge

So let me get this straightA chess.com premium membership typically costs $120, so it would cost $120 to get a username?

MrChatty
Justice-for-Coolidge wrote:

it would cost $120 to get a username?

I heard they give 50% off now

Justice-for-Coolidge

Notice I said "typically"

MrChatty
Justice-for-Coolidge wrote:

Notice I said "typically"

No problem, 50% remain 50%

Martin_Stahl
Justice-for-Coolidge wrote:

So let me get this straightA chess.com premium membership typically costs $120, so it would cost $120 to get a username?

There are three levels of premium and there's a monthly option. Basically, basic members can't get inactive usernames and if a member has premium, they need to have been premium for at least 3 months (no trials)