Author: Pete R.
Date: 14:12:58 06/12/00
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On June 12, 2000 at 17:05:57, Sean Empey wrote: >On June 12, 2000 at 15:51:05, Frank Wolf wrote: > >> I know this has been discussed before at CCC, but I've found the answers >>more based on personal tast than reasoned logic. I love over the board chess, >>but I live in a location that has little OTB activity. Assuming cost is not a >>factor, where is the best place to play serious chess on the internet and why? > >I enjoy ICC(Internet Chess Club) http://www.chessclub.com. I find if I avoid the >guests and known morons I can have an enjoyable game without being chastised by >some illiterate twit with keyboard-courage who cannot handle defeat without >using blasphemy and every other shrewd thing his brain can possibly muster. I >imagine this will be found on all servers. I have found a few people who I >regularly play chess with and have a good time doing so. There are a lot of >computer chess programmers on ICC so I find it enjoyable chatting with them from >time to time. You can try the 7-day free trial and check out some other ICS's >and come up with your own conclusion. I agree, as you can see from my other comment. The pleasant atmosphere is worth paying for. And as stated here, apart from banning the rare idiot from all communication with you, you will find people at your level who are friendly and fun, and become your regular sparring partners.
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