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> This is simply because chess.com pays streamers with the money they receive from premium users, whereas Lichess is free. Not only that but they also hold tou
by mrpotato 5y ago
> This is simply because chess.com pays streamers with the money they receive from premium users, whereas Lichess is free.
Not only that but they also hold tournaments (ie: PogChamps which was a great success IMO) and they also have tournament analyses (ie: 2021 World Championship). They even have good production value! (outside of covid related limitations).
That being said, I agree with your diss of chess.com and will mention that I only play on lichess.
- anikan_vader 5y agoGood point. While I never use chess.com, I did find their commentary on the recent championship with Fabi to be pretty amazing. On the other hand, all of the money they spend on content like that is super effective marketing. It's a lot like how Coke will sponsor sports matches. Still, feelings of good will are feelings of good will.