When it's your turn to move, you will see either White to move or Black to move below your name. You may also see a prompt to click on the piece you wish to move. If you cannot move or the board does not display properly, refresh the screen or delete your browser's temporary internet files. Visit the Computer section of the General FAQs for browser-specific advice.
If your opponent doesn't move within the time limit, a Claim Win button appears next to the board. It won't appear if they are on holiday. For more, see Time Limits FAQ and How can I claim a win?
A game marked T-T is considered abandoned and doesn't affect ratings. Tournament games time out if no move or claim is made within (2 x time limit) + 1 days. Admin may restore games in exceptional cases if both players agree.
Refer to How are Ratings calculated? to understand provisional players and K-factor effects. The system applies equally to all.
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Use only the base URL (e.g., chessworld.net) to log in. See Why does an old game keep appearing? for more details.
Older board versions don't work in modern browsers. Choose a compatible version via My Stuff ... My Interface.
Completed tournaments are reviewed weekly. Norms and trophies are awarded during this process.
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