RED pawn passing 3D illustration. VIP pass concept.Leadership with business success concept.3D rendering on white background.
Contribution Based

Membership Tiers

Your level of membership is based on what you contribute toward the vision

Earn your membership through contribution, or support our growth through paid tiers. Both paths build The Q.

Earned vs. Paid Membership

Earned membership privileges paid membership. Those who earn their spot show how much they want us to grow.

Earned Members

Earned Membership

Contribute to the community through time, effort, and dedication. Prove your commitment to the vision.

How to Earn:

  • Active participation in Discord community
  • Organizing events and helping members
  • Contributing ideas and building initiatives
  • Recruiting and welcoming new members
  • Demonstrated leadership and commitment

๐ŸŽ Special Benefit:

Discounted pricing on ALL future concepts and memberships

Earn your spot before premiums drop. Lock in your discount forever.

Paid Members

Paid Membership

Support our growth financially. Choose from 7 tiers ranging from affordable to sponsor-level investment.

Why Paid Membership:

  • Directly funds community growth
  • Immediate access to premium features
  • More pricing variety to fit your budget
  • Supports charitable initiatives
  • Helps us scale faster

Paid members help us grow financially. Earned members help us grow organically. Both are essential.

The Choice is Yours

Earn your membership through dedication, or pay to support our mission. Either way, you're investing in The Q Chess Club's future.

Membership Approval Process

All paid memberships must be reviewed and approved by our leadership team. Not all applications will be accepted.

As open as we are as a community, we have to be strict and particular with who we work with and how we work. This ensures the integrity, quality, and alignment of our community with The Q's vision and values.

Application Review Required
Team Approval Needed
Selective & Intentional

Sponsorship Investment Packages

Invest in our community and unlock exclusive benefitsโ€”your contribution helps us grow together and support each member's chess journey

Bronze sponsorship member
Entry Level

Bronze Sponsor

Upon Approval

  • Help fund community Discord server and resources
  • Access premium channels funded by member investments
  • Bronze badge recognizing your support
  • Help build a stronger chess community together
Apply for Bronze
Silver sponsorship member
Popular Choice

Silver Sponsor

Upon Approval

  • Support training workshops for all members
  • Access workshops your investment helps create
  • Help members access early event registrations
  • Voting rights on community direction you're helping shape
  • Silver badge showing your commitment to our growth
Apply for Silver
Gold sponsorship member
BEST VALUE
Elite Access

Gold Sponsor

Upon Approval

  • Fund competitive tournaments for all members
  • Enable game analysis sessions for the community
  • Monthly analysis sessions from your investment
  • Direct communication with leadership to guide growth
  • Help organize premium events for everyone
  • Gold badge representing your leadership in our community
Apply for Gold
Platinum sponsorship member
Premium Tier

Platinum Sponsor

Upon Approval

  • Support weekly strategy sessions with top players
  • Help provide exclusive merchandise for members
  • Shape future community direction with your insights
  • Weekly sessions and VIP recognition from your support
  • Enable priority seating at all community events
  • Platinum badge honoring your investment in our success
Apply for Platinum
Diamond sponsorship member
Executive Level

Diamond Sponsor

Investment Required

  • Fund private coaching with master players for members
  • Co-host and sponsor community events
  • Enable lifetime discounts on future products for all
  • Advisory role shaping community decisions and growth
  • Featured spotlight recognizing your leadership
  • Diamond badge celebrating your executive investment
  • Help create opportunities that benefit everyone
Apply for Diamond
Elite sponsorship member
Elite Leadership

Elite Sponsor

Investment Required

  • Fund monthly 1-on-1 strategy sessions for community
  • Create and lead community initiatives that help everyone
  • Partner in community growth strategy and success
  • Enable early access to all new features for members
  • Permanent hall of fame recognition for your legacy
  • Elite badge honoring your legendary investment
  • Your investment creates lasting impact for all members
Apply for Elite
Premium sponsor member
Requires Agreement

Premium Sponsor

Partnership & Investment Level

By Agreement

Custom Terms

Investment Impact:

  • Fund major community initiatives and expansion
  • Support tournament prizes and opportunities for all
  • Enable exclusive training programs for members
  • Create scholarships and opportunities for growth
  • Build infrastructure that benefits entire community
  • Shape the future of our chess community together
  • Direct partnership with leadership team

Your Sponsor Benefits:

  • Board seat with voting power on major decisions
  • Private sponsor channel and exclusive meetings
  • Event naming rights and sponsorship opportunities
  • Brand/logo featured across community platforms
  • Revenue-sharing on initiatives you help create
  • Lifetime legacy in The Q's history and success

Premium sponsorship requires a formal agreement and leadership approval. This tier is for individuals or organizations ready to make a significant investment in The Q's vision and help create opportunities that benefit every member.

Contact Us About Premium Sponsorship

Who Will Earn Their Discount First?

The race is on. Earn your membership through contribution before premium tiers drop. Lock in lifetime discounts on everything we build.

Lifetime discounts for earned members
Lock in pricing before it rises
Both paths welcome

Earned Membership Path

Invest your time and effort first. Receive premium benefits and lifetime discounts as a reward for your dedication.

  • Free to start
  • Earn through contribution
  • Privileged status over paid members
  • Lifetime discounts on all future products

Paid Membership Path

Support our financial growth immediately. Choose from 7 tiers and access premium features right away.

  • Instant premium access
  • 7 pricing tiers to fit your budget
  • Directly funds community growth
  • Opportunity to earn later through activity