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How to Support Lichess for Free: Using Microsoft Rewards to Donate

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Supporting online platforms like Lichess can now be done without spending a penny. Microsoft's Reward program offers a pathway to donate through accumulated points from everyday searches. By using Bing and accruing these points, anyone can visit Lichess, select the support badge, and choose to donate their accumulated points. Verified by Lichess, for every 1000 points, Microsoft contributes $1, empowering individuals to make a real impact without direct financial costs. It's a novel way to foster community support for the platform and ensure its sustainability.

In the world of online gaming, Lichess has emerged as a popular platform for chess enthusiasts, offering a free and open-source platform for players worldwide. However, supporting such platforms often involves financial contributions, which might not be feasible for everyone. But what if I told you there's a way to support Lichess without spending a dime? Enter Microsoft Rewards.

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Microsoft Rewards is a program that allows users to earn points by using Bing as their search engine. These points can be redeemed for various rewards, including the ability to donate to organizations such as Lichess. The process is relatively simple and can make a significant impact on the platform's development and community.

Here's how it works:

  1. Use Microsoft Edge Browser: Ensure you are using Microsoft Edge as your browser.
  2. Enable Microsoft Rewards: Sign in with your Microsoft account and enable the Rewards program. You earn points for using Bing for searches, and sometimes for completing quizzes or challenges.
  3. Accumulate Points: Search regularly using Bing to accrue Microsoft Rewards points. Over time, these points will accumulate in your account.
  4. Visit Lichess: Once you've accumulated a sufficient number of points, visit the Lichess website.
  5. Find the Support Badge: Look for the support badge icon in the address bar's right side. Click on it.
  6. Choose Donation Amount: Select the number of points you wish to donate. For every 1000 points, Microsoft donates $1 to Lichess.
  7. Make a Difference: Your donation, made using your accumulated Microsoft Rewards points, directly supports Lichess without any financial cost to you.

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The beauty of this method is that it allows individuals to contribute to Lichess without spending money directly. For every search conducted using Bing, points accumulate, and these can be transformed into tangible support for Lichess.

It's important to note that the donations made through Microsoft Rewards are genuine and go directly to Lichess. The platform has confirmed the receipt of these donations, verifying Microsoft's contributions.

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This method offers an opportunity for the wider chess community to rally together and support a platform that provides free, high-quality chess gameplay and resources. By utilizing Microsoft Rewards, anyone with access to the program can contribute, making a collective impact on Lichess's growth and sustainability.

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In conclusion, this is a call to all chess enthusiasts and those who value free and open gaming platforms: if you're using Microsoft Edge and accruing rewards points, consider channeling these points towards Lichess. Every small contribution adds up and can make a significant difference.
This initiative showcases a unique way to support online platforms without monetary contributions and encourages a community-driven approach to the sustainability of beloved online resources. Let's come together and help sustain the thriving chess community on Lichess through the power of Microsoft Rewards.