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Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. So earning money by playing chess, is not really possible for an amateur player.News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources

Of course, it doesn't hurt.īut as far as playing goes, top 100 in the world can earn their living by playing, and probably that is a bit of a stretch, probably only people over 2 700 don't have to supplement their income with coaching or something else.

And one doesn't have to be GM to be a streamer or a coach. Being a coach can earn some money as well. If they are not strong players, they have to have something else going for them, to be interesting to watch or instructive to beginners, or both. This looks like one of your shortest posts.just kidding.anyways how about non gm chess streamers?Ĭhess streamers can earn money, like other streamers, depending on how much audience they have and so on. 'I am going for NM' ++ Only strong GM 2700+ can live from chess. 'I am in the business of making money with where I am in life right now' ++ Not chess then 'Even tying for first would be break even.' ++ The winners are usually titled players and they get some perks like no entrance fee, or free accomodation, or even a small appearance fee. Spending $800-$1000 dollars round trip for a chance to win $2000 seems kind of ridiculous.' Was going to play in the Southwest Open, but after calculating all the expenses decided it's just not worth it.

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