Frequently asked questions about remoteChess

What is correspondence chess?

In correspondence chess every player has days instead of minutes for their moves. A game therefore takes weeks or months, and you can think calmly whenever it fits into your day. Many players have several games running at the same time.

What does remoteChess cost?

You can play for free: after registering you have an allowance of 30 games. A game only counts after the 7th move. Once the allowance is used up, you can keep playing two games at a time for free. As a full member you play without limits and get additional features.

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Do I need a program?

No. You play in the browser. If you like, you can also use the remoteChess program for Windows: with it you only need to be online to send and receive moves.

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How much time do I have for a move?

Each tournament and each challenge sets this; time is counted in days. In games without time control you can have a game ended if your opponent has not moved for more than 28 days.

Which kinds of chess can I play?

Classical chess and Chess960 (Fischer random chess), in tournaments or in free games against an opponent of your choice.

How do I find opponents?

Join an open tournament, accept a public challenge or challenge a player directly. You can also announce a tournament of your own.

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Is there a rating?

Yes, the RS-Elo. It is calculated from your rated games; the ranking list is public. Games and tournaments can also be played unrated, for example for practice.

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In which languages is remoteChess available?

The website is available in German, English, French, Spanish and Russian. You set your language in your profile; email notifications are then sent in that language too.

How do I get started?

Register for free. You will receive an email with an activation code; after that you can join a tournament or challenge an opponent right away.

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Can I delete my account?

Yes, at any time yourself: in the menu “My account” under “Modify account profile”, at the very bottom under “Delete account”. For safety you receive a confirmation email; only the link in it deletes the account. Deleting means anonymising: name, email address, picture and description are removed, your games and forum posts are kept under a neutral name. Running games are ended and your opponent wins. Cancel a running paid membership (subscription) beforehand.

Since when has remoteChess existed?

remoteChess has existed since 2001. Since then 4,702 players have registered and 166,819 games have been played to the end.

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