Chess.net
Recommended by a number of About Chess members. Both java and non-java interfaces. Free Internet Chess Server (FICS)
A great place to play. The operative word is 'Free'. Instant Chess Club
Trial membership to play first 64 games free. Internet Chess Club (ICC)
Popular with serious players. Rated play, master simuls, tournaments, lectures. Subscription site after free trial. LetsPlayChess.com
One of the most popular correspondence chess servers on the Internet. Tournaments of all kinds -- knockouts, round robins, team tournaments; annotated games facilities, tips, puzzles, forums; 'rest of world' matches. MSN Gaming Zone
The chess section of Microsoft's gaming site. Has 'Open Rooms' for all and 'Competitive Rooms' for serious players. Playchess.com
'Europes biggest chess server. Grandmasters playing, free chess training, live events, free chess tournaments with prizes every day, simultaneous exhibitions, special beginners and computer chess rooms.' Pogo.com
A leader in online java gaming. Affiliated with other playing areas like Netscape. World Chess Network
Master Games International Inc. World Chess21 Network
Online play with an international flavor. Has interfaces in several languages.
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