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Play Chess Online - Internet Chess

The best way to improve is to play, play again, and play some more. Play Internet chess against opponents from all over the world. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, someone is waiting somewhere to play you. • For a list of online play services see 'Crossboard Play' (where your opponent is online at the same time) and 'Email Play' (online at different times) under 'Subtopics'.
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Where to Play Chess : Introduction
Computer and network technologies have revolutionized the royal game. There are now more ways to meet and play opponents than at any time in the long history of the game.
Starting out with Online Chess Play
If you like to play chess, but have never played online chess, our first question is, 'Why not?' If your answer is, 'There are so many places to play, I don't know where to start', then this tour is for you.
Thinking Machine
'Explores the invisible, elusive nature of thought. Play chess against a transparent intelligence, its evolving thought process visible on the board before you.'
WebChess (chess.delorie.com)
Play online against a computer. ('Welcome to the world of GNU Chess, linked to the Web.')
About Chess (FAQ) : Online play questions
The options for online chess play are many and you might have lots of questions as a newcomer.
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