Chess.com - get your gambit on

Chess masters and novices will enjoy Chess.com

The one stop site for chess players of all levels.

Do you enjoy a game of chess, or maybe you are just learning? Your next move should be to check out Chess.com.

What is Chess.com all about?

Basically it's an online chess community, where you can play free online chess, learn chess rules, chess openings, and chess strategies. There is a huge amount of information, with a large amount of it being completely free. All you need to do is register on the site and you are set. Games are played in your browser so there are no pesky downloads.

Features include the Chess Analysis Board, Chess Mentor, Chess Tactics Trainer, Conditional Moves, Live Chess, Chess Games Explorer, Forums and Daily Chess Puzzle.

Online chess games

To play against other players (or their chess computer) is completely free. You can either accept the challenge of other chess players, or create a 'seek' of your own specification. With each game your rating is affected, this allows you to play chess against other players of either a similar, greater or lower skill level.

What's the catch then?

There are no catches. The core features, like playing chess online and basic chess tutorials, are free. There are then a variety of paid for subscriptions which give you access to more advanced features. Paid for content includes in-depth game analysis and comprehensive chess mentoring aids.