Chess Programming and Tools
- Chess Programming – A new website offering a comprehensive toolkit for chess programming, perfect for developers and enthusiasts.
- AutoChess – A directory specializing in chess tutoring, programming, and organizing tournaments.
- 64squar.es – A simple and sleek AJAX-based online chess platform with a great user interface, perfect for casual play and testing AI.
- Morfik Chess – A single or multiplayer AJAX-style chess platform offering a seamless online experience.
- Thinking Machine – A Java engine that graphically displays the AI's thought process during games, a unique tool for understanding AI behavior.
- TkChess – A chess engine developed at Yale, offering both Java and text-based interfaces for chess programming enthusiasts.
- WebChess – Powered by the GNU Chess engine, this platform brings powerful AI to online play, providing a competitive environment for advanced players.
Online Chess Platforms
- Chess.net – Play against anyone, including world champions like Anatoly Karpov, for $30/year, or enjoy free games every Friday.
- Chess Any Time – A Java-powered gaming zone featuring hundreds of active players from across the globe.
- ChessHere.com – Offers rated games with time limits, perfect for players who enjoy a structured and competitive environment.
- Chesspark – A beautifully designed online chess client offering a subscription model. Recently funded with $1,000,000, it's a premium experience.
- Free Internet Chess Server (FICS) – With over 300,000 users, FICS is one of the most popular chess servers worldwide, boasting a powerful Java interface.
- Instant Chess – Play chess against opponents from around the world with no registration required.
- Internet Chess Club (ICC) – A highly regarded platform that allows you to play in tournaments, take lessons, and more, catering to both casual and serious players.
- MSN Chess – Play real-time chess with anyone using a Windows Live ID, though it requires Internet Explorer 6 or higher.
- Yahoo Chess – Despite its cluttered interface, Yahoo Chess remains one of the largest platforms for players of all levels.
- Playchess.de – A feature-rich platform offering PGN format support, online tournaments, and a vibrant chess community.
Correspondence Chess
- Ajaxplay – A powerful AJAX correspondence chess app that includes email notifications, ratings, and more.
- Chess.com – One of the largest chess platforms, offering correspondence chess, coaches, videos, forums, and a vast social network for chess lovers.
- Chessworld.net – A highly customizable chess platform offering correspondence games with an active global community.
- Free Internet Correspondence Games Server (FICGS) – Play rated games, tournaments, and even win money by participating in correspondence chess.
- GE Chess – Play chess in Google Earth, or alternatively play online without Google Earth integration.
- International Correspondence Chess Federation (ICCF) – Play against rated international opponents, with opportunities to compete in global tournaments.
- Queen Alice – A community-focused platform offering ratings, tournaments, and correspondence chess with players from around the world.
- Red Hot Pawn – With over 100,000 users, this platform offers messaging, notebooks, clans, and more to enhance the correspondence chess experience.
- SchemingMind.com – A popular correspondence site that offers multiple variants of chess, including traditional and exotic formats.
Chess News and Resources
- ChessBase – A renowned platform offering daily chess news, historical insights, and expert opinions. It's a must for keeping up with the chess world.
- Chess Life Magazine – The official magazine of the US Chess Federation, delivering expert articles and news from the chess community.
- This Week In Chess (TWIC) – Weekly chess news and reports for enthusiasts, offering tournament updates and important developments in the chess world.