The Free Internet Chess Server, with over 150000 registered users,
is one of the oldest and one of the largest internet chess servers.
Whether serious with your chess or just looking for the occasional
game, whether looking for another player or eager to challenge a
strong computer, whether you like a blitz chess or you are fond of one
of the many variants, here you can play chess over the internet for
free.
Try out the this landmark Chessmaster
10th edition free for 8 hours in single-player mode. Use the
great coaching features and check out the completely revised
interface. Online play is also included and will be active on
this demo until August 10th 2005.
Supported OS: Windows 98, Me, XP
Processor: Pentium III 450, AMD Duron 600
RAM: required 128MB and recommended 512MB RAM
Video Card: required 3D Video card (DirectX 9 compatible)
32 MB RAM and recommended 3D video card (GeForce3/ATI 8500 or
better)
Sound card: DirectX 9 compatible
DirectX Version: DirectX 9
CD-ROM drive speed: 4X
Hard Drive space: 450MB
Multiplay: Internet connection (56 Kbps or better) or LAN
Supported Video cards at Time of Release: ATI 7500 or better,
NVidia GeForce or better
Chess Guide
FIDE
About the International Chess Federation. It also
includes the rules of the game, chess problems,
information about ratings, ratings lists and more.
Internet Chess
Club
‘With over 25,000 paying members from all over the
world, the Internet Chess Club is the longest running
and most vibrant chess community on the internet.’
World Chess Federation
The World Chess Federation with sections covering all
aspects of chess from games to a shop for chess
resources.
Chess Software - wherever possible, we have
included Freeware programs unless
indicated. :
new !100%
Free Chess
‘Embrace the challenge of mastering this timeless
strategy game today. Vivid graphics enhance game play
across five skill levels.’
AlphaChess
‘[A] fully functional chess game that allows you to
challenge your computer or another player in a local
game.’ Customizable.
Arasan Chess
Downloadable, chess game. Move pieces with the mouse,
timers, moves listed and much more.
Battle
Master
Multiple options with this downloadable game.
Bookup 2000 Express
[Chess Opening by Bookup]
‘Chess Openings software from Bookup. The Bookup 2000
Express program for Windows will teach you about chess
openings and train you with its sample ebooks. This
software will get you to constantly improve your opening
preparation and theoretical knowledge.’
Championship
Chess
‘This game will help you get better while you benefit
from the intellectual exercise Chess has provided
players with for centuries !’
Chessmaster 8000
Information on the most popular chess game you can buy. Not Freeware.
Dioag Transfer
‘The simplest way to copy chess diagrams from one
program or web page to another quickly and easily.’
new !DreamChess
‘An open source chess game. Our primary target platforms
are Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. DreamChess features 3D
OpenGL graphics and provides various chess board sets,
ranging from classic wooden to flat figurines. A
moderately strong chess engine is included : Dreamer.’
Gambitsoft [now iBoogie] Freeware and shareware games
links. Games from DOS level through. Also a Mac page and
some for Linux.
I-Chess
Suitable for all levels and playable both on and
off-line.
Lord of The
Chess
‘A game that lets you play chess against the computer or
with a friend in different levels. This game has a easy
and clean interface and is recommended for beginners and
also for professional players’.
Maniac
Graphical interface, multiple variants, even a tutorial
on how to play Maniac chess.
Mayura Chess
Board
‘Attractive graphics combined with a powerful chess
engine makes Mayura Chess Board one of the best programs
for playing chess on Windows PCs. Beginner, intermediate
and expert levels of play are supported.’ Requires MS
Net 2.0. we use and recommend this
Nagaskaki Chess
‘A Free, fully functional chess
program for Windows 98, NT and XP.’
Scid
‘With Scid you can maintain a database of chess games,
search games by many criteria, view graphical trends,
and produce printable reports on players and openings.
There are many more features as well.’ Available in
multiple languages and is Free.
‘Think Like a
King’
[SchoolChess.com’s School Chess Software System]
For those looking for a usable, quality system to help
develop chess this commercial site may be very useful.
The program has been designated Official Scholastic
Software through the American Chess Association and is
used in a range of countries including Australia.
Zango Chess
‘For beginners and experts. Play solo or challenge your
friends.’
News & Information :
Bill Wall’s Chess Links
[For 2007]
A vast listing of links, done alphabetically, covering
every aspect of chess you could think about.
Chess About
The latest news, information on famous players, a
variety of links and much more.
Chess.net, Welcome to
News, events and tournaments, photo gallery of players,
competitions, links and other material.
Online Chess - the following sites will provide
specific access to online chess games :
Blubbie Chess Server
‘A Free chess server where
beginners can challenge the computer online while
reading the latest news in their own language. The
computer thinks only 2 half moves ahead, so give it a go
and try to beat it. It’s possible to change the settings
to suit stronger players.’ You can also try their
Daily Chess Problem.
Brain Games
Network
Register to play online irrespective of your level. Also
has tutorials, instruction guide and you can even play
against a computer.
ChessHere
‘An online chess server where you can play online chess
against chess players from across the globe. Games are
rated according to the ELO System. Completed games are
saved, and you can access games at any time. Message and
chat features are available.’
Play
online chess:
Visit ChessWorld.net!
PDX
Chess
Jin
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