Why I Left Chess.com

[@foobar5809]

Lichess is so much better, but please use dark mode on it, the bright white hurts my eyes

[@loneliwinter]

Lol omg fine

[@Witty_AlienClips]

You speak so wise. Thank you for this video, I wish you all the success and happiness in the world

[@loneliwinter]

thank you so much, Witty. right back at you!

[@devjyoti5614]

Brilliant !!

[@mankifg]

witty you comming to lichess anytime soon?

[@FadiFlashi]

I'm a proud lichess user 🥵😏 loved the transparency and how open you were towards this 🤭 best con is the high views part, when you have high viewers in Twitch, people take you more seriously 😭👍🏽

[@loneliwinter]

I said f*** the views

[@kingkrish94]

Fantastic move switching to Lichess! I've just subscribed because of this video. It’s refreshing to see a platform like Lichess getting the attention it deserves. It’s great to see content creators like you promoting more user-friendly and open-source alternatives. Keep up the great work

[@FarzyPlaysChess]

This decision makes a lot of sense to me and it's cool to see you weigh your options rationally and decide to go for it! Hopefully the newfound flexibility in your streaming and content creation will prove to be fruitful, I wish you the best of luck 😄

[@obsessed_wolf]

Tbh sounds fair enough to end up with them, wish u good luck for further projects :)

[@loneliwinter]

thank u

[@RobertZitka]

I didn't know you until the YT algorithm pushed your video on me. Thanks YT. Good wishes on your journey.

[@phantasm3207]

Good for you Dove! Your work ethic, dedication, and transparency is always inspiring.

[@CoachVChess]

Very mature decision. I wish you the best in your journey!

[@loneliwinter]

Thank you so much ❤

[@hO_Oman]

When a Valorant streamer with 2k viewers raids another streamer, they do so with a party of 1800. When a ChessCom streamer with 2k "viewers" do the same, they do so with a party of 50. That's your real audience, the people you have in chat, interacting with you, with or other viewers, following, subscribing ... But that's what you had before ! The misleading and inflated number comes from people who have read the news on their website, let a tab open. They have your stream in a corner of it, and sadly, will never pay attention to it... Enough with the ranting. Welcome to the Lichess community, good luck with your content, chess-oriented or not !

[@loneliwinter]

Couldn’t have said it better. Thank you 💕

[@alvarogiraldez3862]

Amazing video, always very professional; the ideas are explained perfectly and they are supported by reasonable thought process, just perfect. Good luck on your new journey tamara :))

[@loneliwinter]

wow thanks nidertron9 did you see you show in the video

[@alvarogiraldez3862]

​​@@loneliwinter HAHAHA i see me now, you made me rewatch the whole thing

[@alvarogiraldez3862]

​@@loneliwinterproud chatter:D

[@NotoriousKhamid]

Your demeanor is refreshing and you look beautiful. You've gained a fan. I'm subscribed. Keep it up! Hi From Egypt 👋

[@HamsterHam88]

Glad you've made a decision that'll make you happier in the long run! You've definitely said what a lot of chess streamers want to say but dont. 💚

[@loneliwinter]

I hope chesscom will do more to keep their streamers around in the future!

[@ivaerz4977]

Yes you are the reason I started playing chess and I support you

[@CalBru]

I would love some KZbin videos on how to use Lichess. A lot there, and would love to learn more about it. Subscribed, on the off chance you do some Lichess vids :)

[@arkantosan]

I'm proud of you Tamara! This surely wasn't an easy decision but I'm sure it'll work out for you. I wish you great success in your new journey! 😀🥳

[@RaptureReady2025]

You raised my awareness of the problem small streamers face. I wish you much success; be trustful that better things are coming. ❤❤

[@LightningGunne]

yeah, i can imagine this wasn't an easy decision at all, but it had to be made. all the best for the future, Tamara!

[@loneliwinter]

Thank u ❤

[@alancosta4760]

It's a finished system by the beginning because even if they "hire" as many as streamers they could, all those streamers will always ending like you (stagnant) because they already have the chosen ones. It's not like a stimulus system, I mean, like each month we'll promote 10 new streamers just for help them in first step. It seems the only objective is to hire as many streamers as they could to avoid concurrence.

[@javabandit]

Good decision for good reasons. Glad for you! ♥👍💪

[@loneliwinter]

Yes! Thank you!

[@MurrayHerts]

I think you make a good point about their social media and them not sharing anyone but the big names, they could do more to help people become bigger chess personalities even if they aren't they aren't titled players - it would be good for them, good for the streamer and good for chess

[@LJLMETAL]

There are features of both Chesscom, and Lichess that I like.

[@loneliwinter]

Same!

[@JorgenAndreStenersen]

I wish nothing but the best for you in the future, and is hoping you will find a way to earn enough money to justify the work you put in your streams. Good luck Tamara ❤

[@electroraptor71]

This is completely fair, all the best to you with the future! :)

[@ChancyKanyangama-sv6ui]

Don't worry. We are here with you.

[@juholaaksonen7455]

So my initial guess for the reason wasn't accurate after all lol. Great video.

[@wraethcs2]

Didn't know you played CS2 as well. Literally my top two games :)

[@GeorgeEpting]

This is not your end but your beginning.this is your beginning in of experience in this place.but you can't do things because you want you have to do them because you like it so remember a dollar always follows a dollar and a friend never wants a dollar so if you don't expect you can only give.😊

[@loneliwinter]

Ngl I didn’t understand this

[@GeorgeEpting]

@@loneliwinter everything you said showed what's in your interest and I believe that's what most wants and that's normal and when you don't see it then you learn experience and a new beginning or maybe I should say out look starts into a journey to find out what really is important.

[@SaintD382]

Ngl I didn't understand this

[@GeorgeEpting]

@SaintD382 when someone says as there intent is to get better at something you have to learn from experience to get better and to want more of something can and or is in the same place to receive by and a true friend would never ask or take anything.

[@SpecialistBR]

All I sound is passive-aggressive language and not knowing why a channel grows in the first place. Being partner with anything is not a magical formula to growth. Its what you do. If what you do is interesting / novel / creative / fun, then you will grow no matter what or who you are partnered with.

[@loneliwinter]

thanks ❤

[@ericb7937]

I realized that there is so much more to chess than 64 squares

[@MomoFischer22]

Can't wait to watch your stream on lichess , "It's a new dawn, it's a new day It's a new life for me, ooh And I'm feeling good"

[@Opferschach]

LiChess 💖

[@hackshuu]

Amazing content. I love to play on Lichess because of the many things it offers for free. There's any streaming incentive on Lichess? One question for you as a content creator: right now I create videos about games BUT, I wish I was creating videos about Chess, but only 1100 rating. When you started creating content? Rating stopped you? Any advice? Good luck on your next journey, new follower here 🥰

[@jeskoumm]

" _The big names_ have a community so hosting venues are more than willing to support since it brings viewership.…however, that reality is not commendable with other aggregate factors to determine quality metrics- think of any sport or league where a team meets all qualifications and never wins a major event or trophy....on hindsight to platforming, I know quite an attractive streamer whom l'd love to do content together and calls herself _trophy husband_ , yet l'll never have a chance with her because l'm a solo act, she's part of an organisation, and while she's a galaxy viewable any area on the night sky I am but a mere dot you may have overlooked….ultimately, you may have acquired your own keys to a new Ferrari and in no regard does it mean you’re able to produce Ferrari numbers for a podium position…."

[@lasyx9786]

All the best for the future! Will you continue your blog (elsewhere)?

[@loneliwinter]

I will continue it on chess.com!

[@qusigh]

Lichess is much better for players it boosted my elo by just being able to analyze after every game and learn from my opening and mistakes etc

[@blainejones1012]

i can see your point how hard it is to get into the main stream like u said but the others had alot of followers before coming on to the site. so i can see like your point some but it is like any other things like music or actors and shit u have a big name u get more parts and more fame too. to me was to put yourself out there more first then go on there or other sites. but i wish u luck and wish u get more followers.

[@laurentsaltoflife9267]

I don't understand the cons for you ? Do you have to pay as a partner ? Or is it only because you want to play on lichess ?

[@loneliwinter]

Yeah pretty much wanna play on lichess, there are many reasons for that, also didn’t feel like advertising a brand without getting much substance in return - there were freebies and exposure, but it didn’t end up being what I was looking for

[@westsidebilling]

Building any business is a tough thing - especially the 1st 1-2 years. Persistence pays young lady.

[@loneliwinter]

I’ve been streaming consistently for 2 yrs! Trying my very best to make it work

[@westsidebilling]

@@loneliwinter Please consider the following quote: "Find a business you love, because It's so hard, and if you don't love it. If you're not having fun doing it, you're going to quit, because you're. ..normal" -Steve Jobs 2008

[@PPdabest]

I dont think you are getting the point here my friend...​@@westsidebilling

[@adv4236]

beautifully articulated. Good soup.

[@debopamroy56]

I don't get why one cant be at both? Shouldn't it maximize reach that way?

[@loneliwinter]

If you're a Chess.com Partner Streamer, you can't stream or do content on any other website. By leaving the Program, I can stream on both.

[@debopamroy56]

@@loneliwinter right! That seems to be the way forward!

[@calbeepotatochip]

It’s hard to earn money as a small streamer

[@allrounderal2958]

just to say this honestly,people watch Gotham and botez because of their personality as well. if you don't develop a captivating personality yourself that catches attention,it really doesn't matter where you would stream your gameplay in. stream engagement and being sponsored are two separate thing.

[@loneliwinter]

Yeah this is common sense, however I don’t think my video says anything about feeling like my personality is lacking, just exposure from chesscom

[@allrounderal2958]

@@loneliwinter you'll get exposure if you put 1 piece of content that baits people to click. doesn't have to be something extreme,you can take example from witty alien YT short (creator of alien gambit). the more people are attracted by first impression,the algorithm will help you with the exposure.

[@MrSupernova111]

Nice!

[@pietklop5579]

how many viewers do u have on twitch usually?

[@loneliwinter]

It depends! Less than a 100

[@Nikola-yo6yf]

I switched to lichess coz i think theres less cheaters there

[@loneliwinter]

Hmm 🤨

[@PerteTotale]

indeed cc was rife with m, at least 10 years ago.

[@rishiaman2]

no wonder i dont see u online anymore. i had u as my friend in chess after we matched up online. gg tho gl for the future. I quit too a month ago

[@viggostenvard9906]

How can I play against you?

[@loneliwinter]

you can come by my stream @loneliwinter on twitch

[@bintube5269]

Hello 👋

[@loneliwinter]

Hello 👋

[@PRANKS-999]

Interesting video

[@loneliwinter]

Glad you think so!

[@agftun8088]

not linking ur lichess username in the description is criminal .

[@loneliwinter]

It’s TamaraStreams, I’ll link it in the description 😅

[@idrinkgoatblood]

feels like u are just crying coz u couldn't grow which is something u hav to do on your own

[@loneliwinter]

Yeah pretty much, so I left to do it on my own

[@idrinkgoatblood]

@@loneliwinter upload on yt also if u can something like "the best chess match i hav played"

[@HometownChessHero]

Very cynical by them. If they partner with you, they should treat you the same as everyone else they partner with.

[@zamicczsmicc7464]

New subscriber here

[@remora8829]

you are so Lovely 😘

[@loneliwinter]

😊 thank you

[@kennyjunior9209]

If people are viewing your channel on the main page and not one person is following or subscribing, isn’t that a you problem?

[@loneliwinter]

Definitely! But that is why I didn’t feel like I need to stay. If it’s a me problem that I have to fix, I don’t need to stay exclusive and loyal to a brand!

[@kennyjunior9209]

@@loneliwinter best of luck to you

[@elad2054]

כל כך נכון

[@Žorži-z7h]

Lichess najjači

[@loneliwinter]

🙏

[@Silky-sy3bj]

You're so tunnelvisioned on channel growth instead of enjoying creating content, not liking that vibe, but that's personal.

[@loneliwinter]

I can see why you’d think that judging off of this video, but it’s actually not the case. Growing my platforms is just one aspect of content creation. If I didn’t enjoy it for what it is and want to improve its quality all this talk would be for nothing.

[@Illastraq]

"Byeee" 😂

[@CodexPermutatio]

Come to lichess and embrace "communism"! :]

[@KaijudoMaster11]

Great video! Doing your own thing feels good. I've done something similar on a smaller scale 💯💯

[@loneliwinter]

What did u do?

[@KaijudoMaster11]

@@loneliwinter I was suppose to be partnered up with an online friend of mine, we did community events in a virtual space for about 2 years and some change. Long story short, we clashed a lot creatively, so I did my best to remedy that by me doing my events my way and letting them do their events their way (this person had a habit of hawking over things I did , like I was a newb, and it was annoying), it worked out pretty well imo... but I noticed this person was trying to phase me out of things, like meetings, and having my roles in the community down graded.... so I said fuck this I'm out, and I started my own thing just a few weeks ago. It feels much better not being under someone's thumb.

[@utahharmon992]

aren’t new journeys exciting?! 🤩🥳🥳

[@loneliwinter]

Yesss I’m so excited tbh

[@greenmoxy]

Channel name Tamara doing things is a little misleading so...

[@loneliwinter]

why...

[@greenmoxy]

@@loneliwinter Great name for onlyfans page 🤩 I'm just another chess nerd tying to be funny and failing as normal.

[@loneliwinter]

why does everything have to be sexual with you people

[@greenmoxy]

@@loneliwinter You're attractive so it's kinda your fault 🤩Probably best to just ignore us people. I subscribed and look forward to some fun chess and inappropriate sexual comments.

[@TimJapan]

Lichess is better anyway. I'll follow btw

[@petergoossen1130]

strip chess vs. the lichenss elite I'm all in 🤣 do yo thANG girl. new sub 800 elo teach me stuff

[@knownaims]

I want the €2 bear loneli12Duck adnanmPleading 🥺

[@loneliwinter]

i made it prominent in the video on purpose, it's so cute lol