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Chess CommunitiesChess is a social game. After all, it takes two to play. Online chess play has increased the possibilities for people from all over the world to play each other. Take a social game and add online access. What have you got? Chess communitiies!
Chess.com
'Dedicated to becoming the premier online community for chess players around the world. Chess.com aims to provide a safe and enjoyable environment where chess players of all skill levels can learn, contribute, play, build, chat, and share.' Chessgames.com
Online database of historic chess games with a search interface. Search on players, openings, and more; then download. Discuss the games with experts. If you're new to game archives, see the Help page. Chessville.com
Annotated games, articles for beginners, forum, and much more. • 'We want to be the most indispensable, first-stop chess site for all the chess players on the Internet.' Wikipedia : Chess
Chess rules, concepts, and history, maintained by volunteers from the general public. A great reference site, strong on fact, but weak on opinion. Wouldn't you rather know who is recommending a particular opening? Rec.games.chess
Google interface to the main chess newsgroups. At one time it was lively, informative, and fun, but now it is a vulgar backwater infested by trolls. There is lots of history in the older posts, but don't believe everything you read. |
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