Author: Terry Ripple
Date: 15:21:01 08/29/02
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On August 29, 2002 at 16:23:02, Stuzzi Kadent wrote:
>I was just trying to canvas opinions on online chess clubs. I would like to
>follow GM tournaments live and maybe play speed chess (not blitz). But I don't
>know if there is any point playing online if people are just going to cheat.
>Kasparovchess.com looks a reasonably priced safe bet?
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Hi Stuzzi,
I believe from experience that you would enjoy the "World Chess Network" because
they have alot of activities going on constantly. Tonight GM Polgar will
be playing a Bantner game against another Grandmaster where you can watch the
game while they play. Each Grandmaster in a Bantner chess game will make
comments about his or his opponents moves and only the audience watching the
game can see the comments made. This is a great way to learn! They have Bantner
games every day. They also have Grandmaster Lectures. They also have "guess the
Grandmaster move contests" where you can win prizes etc. They also show live
Grandmaster Matches from around the world. They also have it set up for certain
times of the day if you want to challenge a Grandamster to a game you will be
put in line until it's your turn to play. Tonight you will have a chance to play
Grandmaster Polgar in a 1 or 3 min. game. Having a Gold membership allows those
members to get the first chance to play and then the Silver memberships are next
in line and then Regular "free" memberships are third in line!
The interface is very easy to use and has a pretty nice board where it allows
you to choose the color of the board. It is very easy to find a game to the type
of time control you want.
Go to this URL: http://www.worldchessnetwork.com/ to play 2 rated games per day
or pay $19.95 for a Silver Membership to play 12 rated games per day or a Gold
Membership for $49.95 to play an unlimited amount of rated games.
Enjoy,
Terry
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