On 19/02/2012 17:03, Daniel Bonner wrote:
> I'm new to Exeter.Do you have advice for me on how I can play chess with
> my son-in-law? He is in Redmond, Washington and I'm in Rockville,
> Maryland. Is there a special site for this kind of play?

Hi Daniel

That should be fine!

Not sure about a special site, but you can play 'live' at freechess.org
or over time (move-a-day or suchlike) at http://letsplaychess.com/
I think you just both sign up, find each other and off you go.

I think messaging programmes like Skype and Yahoo also enable you to
play chess against a friend through downloaded add-ons, but I've never
really looked into them.

If that's all too much trouble, you can just send moves to each other
using messaging software, if you know how to write down your moves. The
advantage of the specialist sites is that you can move the pieces just
using your mouse.

> Thanks for your assistance. I just love chess but there's no one with
> whom I can play. Do you know of a site that enables play between
> contestants unknown to each other?

I think all the software I mention allows you to challenge someone you
don't know, and I often drop into freechess.org for a game.

Anyhow, see how you get on, and let me know if you get stuck. If you
find yourself settling on freechess.org, send a message to "DrDave"!


Best wishes


D

P.S. is this club still going?
http://www.chessclubusa.com/maryland/cruising-through-life/
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