| The game of chess has come a long way with | | | | This is a marvelous thing that has happened to |
| computers and software programs getting an | | | | the game of chess, and gaming in general. For |
| upper hand over amateur players and even | | | | before the internet, one could hardly imagine |
| experienced grandmasters. It was a dream of | | | | anything like this happening in the future. |
| some chess enthusiasts to have a machine play | | | | What is it like to play chess online? Simply find out |
| this game which represented pure thinking in | | | | the website that allows you to play the game, |
| action. It seemed like only a human could play | | | | and register with a username. Download some |
| meaningful chess and win. | | | | files and log in. Locate a player and start the |
| The advances in software and computer | | | | game. Invite the player with some introduction. |
| hardware have made chess playing machines | | | | The game software allows choosing time and |
| commonplace, so much so that now one can play | | | | colors, and takes care of most of the rules of |
| the game on small handheld devices as well. | | | | the game. You may offer draws or resign at any |
| Another aspect of chess playing software is the | | | | point. The way to move pieces may differ from |
| use of Internet for playing the game. The | | | | site to site, but the usual way is to drag and drop |
| Internet has made the world a close-knit | | | | the pieces, or simply click the piece and the |
| community, with real time chatting and emails | | | | desired location in sequence. The rest is taken |
| widely used everyday by millions of people around | | | | care of by the software. |
| the world. | | | | Some sites like the gaming zone at msn also |
| It is now possible to play the game of chess | | | | conduct tournaments. They also have a rating |
| sitting at home or your office with people located | | | | system to rate your performance and awards |
| anywhere in the world with an internet connection. | | | | points just like grandmasters have their ratings. |