What is the Detailed Opponent Search?

It’s a powerful feature for Full Members that allows you to find and invite specific opponents using advanced filters like rating, country, interests, or homepage details.

What filters can I use to find opponents?

You can search by rating, FIDE rating, country (including states/provinces for the US, Canada, and Australia), interests, homepage comments, or ChessWorld nickname.

Can I invite opponents directly?

Yes. You can invite players directly from their homepage for an individual game, or to join a Team or Tournament.

Can I save my search preferences?

Yes. The advanced filter can be saved for future use, making it easy to repeat your preferred search criteria.

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Finding the right opponent is crucial for a good game. The Detailed Opponent Search allows you to filter players by rating, location, and activity, helping you find compatible partners for rated matches, friendly sparring, or thematic training games.

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Key Features

Advanced Filters: Search by country, rating, FIDE rating, homepage interests, and more.
Saved Searches: Save your advanced filters for future use and quick access.
Direct Invites: Invite opponents straight from their homepage for individual games, tournaments, or teams.
Country Options: Narrow searches by state or province in Australia, Canada, or the United States.

How It Works

Use the Join Games → Detailed Search page to apply filters and find suitable opponents. Alternatively, explore homepages of specific members and invite them directly to a game, tournament, or team.

Benefits of Opponent Search

🌍 Play Internationally

Find opponents from over 200 countries and expand your chess network globally.

🎯 Balanced Matches

Search by rating to ensure games are fair and competitive.

📑 Customised Matches

Target opponents based on shared interests or FIDE ratings for more personalised gameplay.

How to Access

You can access this feature by visiting:

Join Games → Detailed Search
Or by visiting any opponent’s homepage and clicking the invitation option

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Can Guest Members use Detailed Opponent Search?

No. This is a Full Member feature. Guest Members have access to more limited search tools.

❓ Can I invite players to teams or tournaments?

Yes. You can invite opponents to join your teams or tournaments directly from the search results or their homepages.

❓ How advanced are the filters?

You can combine multiple filters including country, province/state, FIDE rating, ChessWorld rating, and homepage details for highly customised searches.

👉 With Detailed Opponent Search, you’re always in control — ensuring you find the right players, the right challenges, and the most enjoyable games.

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