Internet Chess Club

The Internet Chess Club operates the longest running, largest, and best chess playing service on the Internet. Moreover, ICC is rapidly becoming the largest organization of active chess players in the World. No where else can you find as many chess enthusiasts ready for a quick round of blitz, a short chat, or an impromptu tournament. It is not uncommon to find over 2,000 chess players hanging out on ICC. Developed by leading computer scientists, the service is built on the most robust and feature-rich community game server available. The Internet Chess Club is the only place on the world wide web to find: On-line administrators and helpers providing technical support, helpful guidance, and adjudication. Rating system that is the standard for online competition. Variations like loser's chess, kriegspiel, bughouse, material and time odds, shuffle, consultation and team games. A full tournament and event broadcast schedule. Multiple computer chess programs with various personalities and playing styles. Correspondence (postal) play. Discounts on chess software, books, videos, and lessons. Accurate game clocks that adjust for internet lag time. A professional and caring staff that constantly improves technology and maintains a well-run club. Why do people join? To make friends: Club members come from over 70 countries and represent all ages, skill levels, and languages. ICC operates one of the largest chat areas on the entire Internet. Special discussion channels allow you to chat about various chess topics and general interest subjects such as sports, politics, and foreign languages. Youth groups and scholastic channels exist for younger members. Keep in touch with chess buddies no matter where in world they live. To improve their game: Most new members report a measurable improvement within the first six months. Learn from grandmasters: take one-on-one lessons or participate in group lectures. Challenge higher ranked players. Examine an extensive database of personal and master games including over 2,000,000 played on ICC, searchable by player, opening, and other parameters. To compete in tournaments: A full schedule of tournaments for every skill level including officially rated World Blitz Chess Association tournies every Saturday and "Play the Master Night" every Monday. Over one hundred impromptu tournaments are held every day. To watch major chess events: ICC Broadcasts major chess events from around the globe live, as they happen, with live Grandmaster commentary. Past events include: Kasparov vs. IBM Deep Blue, World Open, World Junior Championship, and the World Championship. To purchase discounted chess products: ICC members qualify for valuable discounts and promotions on special items and programs such as best selling books, videos, and software packages. What do members get?