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These are the most common questions we receive at About Chess, along with their answers • Q: I don't know how to play. Where do I find the rules of chess? (more...) • Q: How do I contact the Guide of a site? (more...) • The same resource is linked under 'Help' at the bottom of each of our pages.

How to Contact the Chess Guide
Like all the Guides at About.com, your Chess Guide is a real person, not an autoresponder or some other kind of Internet robot. Click here for the guide's email address and a list of pointers to make sure your message is read.

About Chess (FAQ) : Miscellaneous questions (1/2)
Some questions just don't fit in anywhere else : newsletter issues, questions about the site's policies, etc.

About Chess (FAQ) : Miscellaneous questions (2/2)
The software that makes About Chess work is in transition and a FAQ index is often split into two parts. Here's the second part of our miscellaneous questions.

About Chess (FAQ) : Beginner questions
If you're just getting started learning how to play chess, we have a good idea what's confusing you. Have a question? Look here for the answer. If you can't find your question, send us an email. Maybe your question will find its way to a new FAQ!

About Chess (FAQ) : Intermediate questions
If you already know how to play, then your top priority is to become a better player. We've received hundreds of questions that go well beyond the basics. Have a question? Look here for the answer. Sometimes you'll find a fact, sometimes an opinion.

About Chess (FAQ) : Online play questions
The options for online chess play are many and you might have lots of questions as a newcomer.

About Chess (FAQ) : History questions
Chess has a rich history and some chess history questions arise again and again.

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