Instead of real $ prizes, how about something like Chessbucks, currency that could only be spent here on chess.com.  They do this at the BoardgameGeek (a site devoted to general boardgames, not chess).

Maybe you could spend Chessbucks to add things to your profile (special graphics or whatever) and you could give them to chess.com friends or award them to others by running your own contests in your blog, etc.

Amy

It would be nice to see chat rooms on chess.com and broadcasting of events :)

"Pro-rated service for Gold--Platinum--Diamond rather than exclusion/inclusion ."

Excellent idea, would love to see that.

What about some TV-shows? Chess.com + Discovery channel = publicity and probably some profit .Chess history,chess lessons,life and games of famous players while also promoting the site.Is this a plauzible idea or it's just crap?

I'd love to see more videos on openings and opening repertoires.

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Some GM seam to write only. It would be more intresting if they also play.

my point exactly

How about small tournement and win a video ?
Or how about win a month platinum membership ?
Or how about winning unlimited chess puzzles?
(where chess.com chooses small teams based on live chess rating).

winning $$ for a good puzzle is a nice idea too, however how can one be sure also the puzzle wasnt get from somewhere else on the internet?
As for articles i think there are hundreds of people here who would probaply claim to be the best writters, or have a large fan group. Not that fair winning $$ should be something we all would make a fair chance for it i think. Besides most people have job so why is $$ important?

What might be an idea have for example a GM and have 100 dollar or so, then do voting chess, the person or group who wins, (had made the most correct moves) wins. removing the first 5 moves or so from the list of moves or it will be to much gamble.

how about before people can write an article they should have played here.
Some GM seam to write only. It would be more intresting if they also play.

If I remember correctly, the reason why Diamond and not Gold members have access to all videos is because Dimond is an extra $4 (I think) and unlimited Chess Mentor wasn't enough. It was to drag more people over to Diamond than Platinum/Gold.

Cofresi said: "I've been searching for a quick analysis board where I can play out a few moves, or set up a position, and then save into my own archive or library. I just need an online practice board or pgn editor for my own personal practice sessions where I could create my own games, WITHOUT having to set up a blog entry. It seems the only way now is to use the blog entry, unless I'm mistaken."

> I agree. But for me only a practice board where I can set up a position and play it out would suffice. I really don't need to save it anywhere.

Very nice suggestions, but I’ve noticed that Chess.com servers a diverse community of chess player with different goals and subsidize, and that’s why I like the way that Chess.com has set up it’s memberships. For example, as a casual player I don’t need the same membership as club player or professional player to improve my chess. Chess.com has too much material for me as a casual player, but probably not enough for professionals who may be able to write off their membership. All in all I think Chess.com is doing a wonderful job of finding the right balance to meet most of its member needs, and keep the membership fees within reason. The more services the next membership level.

i agree Julio Becerra doesn't even come on live chess maybe i should contact him somtime soon and tell him through a message about this what do u think

I definately don't record them--but as long as people didn't redistribute for free I don't know if it would be theft either...

Quote:  " The current system benefits those who would pay for a month, watch/record everything, then come back and get it all when a bunch of content comes in. "

You're not supposed to be recording the videos. If you do, that's theft, if I'm not mistaken. So if you do, at least don't talk about it.

Now here's my wishlist.

I've been searching for a quick analysis board where I can play out a few moves, or set up a position, and then save into my own archive or library. I just need an online practice board or pgn editor for my own personal practice sessions where I could create my own games, WITHOUT having to set up a blog entry. It seems the only way now is to use the blog entry, unless I'm mistaken.

I agree with alot of your suggestions. I would like to see something similar to what the ICC does with Game of the Day from the various tournaments going on that particular week.

Also, I believe something similar to BanterChess is happening in the Article Authors vs. Video Authors Vote Chess game going on now. Members will be able to see what their thoughts, plans, etc. were after the game ends. But I agree that more of that (I'm not sure whether they would make that premium content or not) would be great!

that you very much!! great suggestions!

Very nice suggestions.  I believe some of them are already in the works.