Summary: Nobody thought the old game of chess could turn into a real business in a world with internet. Frankly, there was a time when Erik Allebest, Chess.com’s founder, didn’t think it would and even tried turning his attention to a bigger, sexier market. But through constant cranking away, Chess.com became huge business. This is the shocking story of how that happened. <p><a href="https://mixergy.com/interviews/chess-com-with-erik-allebest/"><img src="https://mixergy.com/interviews/chess-com-with-erik-allebest/?get-twitter-card=true&v=14&time=1629733819" class="alignnone size-full"></a></p><p>Erik Allebest is the founder of Chess.com., the world’s largest chess community.</p> <strong>Sponsored by</strong><br><p><a href="http://www.hostgator.com/promo/mixergy" rel="nofollow">HostGator</a> – Ready to take your website to the next level? Whether you’re a first-time blogger or an experienced web pro, HostGator has all the tools you need to create a great-looking website or online store. A wide range of options includes cloud-based web hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting and dedicated servers. Founded in 2002, HostGator is the perfect web partner for business owners and individuals seeking hands-on support. Visit www.hostgator.com/mixergy to see what HostGator can do for your website.</p> <hr> <p><a href="https://memberful.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Memberful</a> – Memberful is membership software for independent creators, publishers, educators, podcasters, and more. You can create any kind of subscription plan, optimized your checkout and easily manage members. <a href="https://memberful.com/mixergy" rel="nofollow">Memberful</a> works with your existing technology so you retain full control and can stay focused on building your business, rather than re-building your technology from scratch.</p> <p>More interviews -> <a href="https://mixergy.com/moreint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/moreint</a><br> Rate this interview -> <a href="https://mixergy.com/rateint" target="_blank">https://mixergy.com/rateint</a></p>
