📧 Graphical Positions in Email Notifications
Visualizing the board is key to correspondence play. Graphical email notifications deliver the current position directly to your inbox, allowing you to assess the situation at a glance and start planning your next move before you even log in to the site.
Why Graphical Emails?
- Visual Clarity: See the current board layout at a glance.
- Highlighted Moves: The last move is shown clearly for easier review.
- Convenient Planning: Your pieces are always displayed at the bottom for intuitive study and preparation.
Default vs. Graphical
- Plain Text: Default notification for all members.
- Graphical Board: Optional HTML emails available to Full Members.
How to Enable
To enable this feature, visit the My Stuff → My Email page and select the option for HTML email notifications with graphical boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Are graphical emails available to Guest Members?
No. This feature is exclusive to Full Members.
❓ Can I still use plain text notifications?
Yes. Plain text remains the default option and can be used at any time.
❓ Do the emails always show my pieces at the bottom?
Yes. The board is oriented so that your pieces are always displayed at the bottom for consistency and clarity.
👉 With Graphical Email Notifications, you can keep up with your games more easily, even away from ChessWorld, by reviewing the current position directly in your inbox.
🔗 Related features: Customise Email Notification Preferences | Play Unlimited Moves per Day | Move Preview