If you can prove you are a FIDE master, you can get a lifetime Diamond membership for free.
Does Chess.com offer benefits for elite or titled
players?
Chess.com has a lot to offer if you're a titled player!
First of all, if you hold a qualifying title (see list below), you get a lifetime
Diamond membership for free. That gives you access to the best features
available online for playing, sharpening your game, or finding students
& doing online coaching!
You also get a title abbreviation next to your username, and any content you
contribute (in forums, articles, etc.) gets special emphasis.
Please read this article for details on all the benefits!
When you're ready, you can submit proof of your title, and we'll get
you set up quickly!
Qualifying Titles
GM - Grandmaster
WGM - Woman Grandmaster
IM - International Master
WIM - Woman International Master
FM - FIDE Master
NM - National Master
CM - FIDE Candidate Master
Is there any way to get a premium membership without paying? Any tournament with a premium membership as first prize?