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Playing online chess at Red Hot Pawn
Playing online chess Playing chess online offers an alternative to traditional methods of play,
such as over-the-board(OTB) play where players sit down together at a board,
or correspondence chess(CC), where games are completed by mailing moves back
and forth using 'snail mail'. (Using the regular postal delivery services.) Online chess enhances the game by making the world wide community of chess players accessible for play, regardless of geographic location or time zone. Correspondence play is facilitated by the provision of web browser based boards and near instant delivery of email notifications, avoiding the prolonged delays and expense caused by posting moves. Over-the-board play is offered using real-time environments where bullet chess, blitz chess and rapid chess games can be played and time controls enforced for both players. Online correspondence chess remains the main focus of this site, featuring ratings, managed tournaments, and team play, but over-the-board play is also offered via a blitz microsite. This is somewhere to visit to play a quick game of blitz with other members between correspondence moves. | Challenge your friends or play against members of a global chess community. No software required to play, just make moves using your normal web browser. When it is your turn to move, you will be notified by email. Just click the link in the email to make your next move. Play one or more games simultaneously, all at your own pace. Games can be played over days or even weeks. Forums Site News Site announcements. Only Chess All things chess. Help Help and site ideas. Debates Great debates. Posers and Puzzles Puzzles, riddles, games and other challenges. General The always popular off topic forum. Blitz Chess Blitz Chess Waiting for your move during correspondence play? It is now possible to play real-time speed chess or blitz chess on the new Red Hot Pawn blitz microsite. Recommended Rival Chess Red Hot Pawn is the home of Rival Chess. Meet-ups Past and forthcoming community organised meet-ups. |