Gift Membership Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is a "premium chessgames membership?" Anybody can register to Chessgames for free, but for a small annual fee you can enhance your experience with a number of powerful and fun features. See the Chessgames Premium Membership Tour for detailed description. Q: I want to buy a premium membership for myself. In that case, you are a little lost. This page is for buying a membership as a gift for a friend; the normal way to sign-up for premium membership for yourself is to visit our Premium Membership page. Q: What is "pick a random member"? A: The system will randomly select a member who is has activated their email, is not currently a premium member, and has been on the site in the past two weeks. You'll get to see the random selection and their posting history, if any. It's a wonderful way to do something nice for a stranger. Q: How will the recipient know that they have been activated for premium membership? A: An email will be sent to their address informing them. The premium features will automatically present themselves when they next use Chessgames. Q: Will I automatically be rebilled when the recipient's membership expires? A: No. We do not make recurring charges. Q: What if the recipient is already a premium member? A: Their membership will be extended. Q: Will the recipient know who gave them their premium account? A: Only if you tell them. By default, the process is anonymous. Q: What if the recipient doesn't have a chessgames account at all? A: You can tell your friend about chessgames and encourage them to sign-up for a free account. Alternately, you can use our system of Chessgames Activation Codes. If you have other questions, please direct them to chess@chessgames.com.