Um, don't believe that many people are offering to pay for a gold membership randomly. There are some tournaments that offer them as a prize, but you need to win those to get it. Sorry.
free premium membership

You need a sponsor, or pay the fee yourself... You only have to pay about US$30.- per Year. Ask Erik.
Regards, Best Wishes, Paul

You might try finding someone that has just purchased a Platinum membership, because they get a free gold membership to gift to anyone they choose.

Iam in a tourny right now and hope to win a free membership , it's great of this guy to offer this . If I don't win I will pay for a membership because this site is really worth a investment of about $ 30 a year . I have been putting this of for a long time but since you get a free T shirt , what do I have to loose ?
... what do I have to loose ?
chess.com has been known to steal your soul... look around you

free? yeah, your best option is to try and win a tournament with a membership prize; this is one example but you are asked to join the group aswell as the tournament and you will have to beat some excellent opponents to win the membership
http://www.chess.com/groups/forumview/army-tournament-2009

free? yeah, your best option is to try and win a tournament with a membership prize; this is one example but you are asked to join the group aswell as the tournament and you will have to beat some excellent opponents to win the membership
Its very rare for people to offer them as gifts or tournament prizes anymore, given that free membership hand-outs are no longer given to Platinum/Diamond members.

It's a big prize dear Madonline!
You must deserve, you can try at next new year holiday puzzle:
http://www.chess.com/article/view/2008-chesscom-seasonal-quiz
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how can i get a premium membership free...???(without paying money) can somebody help me to my question please?????