ChessWorld User Guide

The easiest way to navigate is via the menu. Each option provides sub-choices, and clicking the ChessWorld logo always returns you to the play area. The play page includes direct links, analysis, and tournament buttons depending on your games.

Tabbed displays, action buttons (Draw, Resign, Claim Win), and tournament-specific links help streamline navigation.

The play area can be configured via My Stuff ... My Interface. Features include different board styles, move logs, opening information links, chat, game stats, opponent info, tips, video previews, and notepads. Tabs and action buttons adapt based on game type.

Moves can be made via “Click and Click” or “Drag and Drop.” Illegal moves trigger alerts. After confirming a move, it cannot be undone. Conditional moves allow pre-planning responses if enabled by both players.

Options include individual games, tournaments, team play, and pyramids. Each has time limits (1–15 days or 10 in 50). Tournaments award norms and titles, while pyramids allow climbing through challenges.

Members can join Knock Out or All-play-All tournaments (strength, class, or open). Creating tournaments allows customization of nickname, rules, time limits, and thematic openings.

Members can join existing teams or create new ones with a defined philosophy. Team captains recruit and manage their teams. Team games are competitive and league-based.

Members can create up to 10 games, choose colors, time limits, rated/unrated status, and thematic openings.

Options include inviting friends, suggesting opponents, searching by rating, country, interests, nickname, or activity. The system provides flexible filters and tools to find suitable matches.

Resources include the Masters Collection, site games, annotated games, puzzles, and self-help resources. Sections are organized by openings, middlegame, and endgame.

Volunteer coaches offer unrated games and advice. Coaching tools include stem game analysis and group annotations. Members can review coaching group games afterward.

A comprehensive Chess Glossary explains virtually all specialized chess terms with examples and demonstrations.

Members start with a 1400 rating. Provisional ratings adjust quickly for first 50 games; afterward Elo system applies. Rating graphs provide detailed analysis over time.

Statistics pages include game lists, rating performance, tournament history, pyramids, teams, and opening statistics. Tools include ECO classification and retrospective classification.

Choosing balanced opponents, allowing enough time, studying openings, and reviewing personal statistics can significantly improve performance.

Key tools: Analyse board, Play Through, Planning Notepad, PGN export, Opening Identified, Position Search, Endgame Search, Tactics Training, and database queries.

Study classic games, watch ChessWorld videos, play against the computer engine, or read books discussed in the forums. Videos cover analysis, live blitz, and master commentary.

Members rated 1500+ can annotate games, publish them, and share analysis. Requests for independent annotation are also possible. Engine use should be clearly explained.

Emails notify members of opponent moves. Settings can be customized. Full members can receive HTML emails with board graphics. Reliability depends on ISP delivery.

Members can chat with opponents via in-game tabs. Messages must comply with conduct rules; offensive or game-related hints from others are prohibited.

Messages can be left on homepages, via “My Messages,” or through Notepads. Bulk messaging is not allowed. Forums can be used for group communication.

ChessWorld respects privacy and does not disclose emails. Sharing personal details is at your own risk. Only HelpDesk may request a password in exceptional cases.

Forums cover chess, social discussions, site improvements, and tournament topics. Contributions must follow relevance and good taste. Suggestions are welcome.

Members can earn icons for tournament wins, annotations, puzzles, referrals, suggestions, and international play. Norms lead to ChessWorld Titles.

Each member has 35 days per year to prevent time-loss claims. Holidays can be booked flexibly. Abuse is discouraged but possible within limits.

Welcomers help guide new members. Guest Welcoming Tournaments introduce tournament play. Welcomers earn subscription extensions for successful mentoring.

Members can adjust interface, menus, colors, board styles, row highlighting, buttons, auto-login, email settings, moves, and notepads. Customization allows personal comfort.

Extensive FAQs cover chess, features, preferences, holidays, subscriptions, annotations, PGN, puzzles, and more. If unresolved, members can contact the HelpDesk, with confidentiality assured.