Chess At ICC: Tips, Tricks, Cheats

Chess At ICC

Join the legendary Internet Chess Club (ICC), the longest-running online chess site in the world since 1995, with "Chess At ICC"! Become part of a vibrant global community, ranging from eager beginners to seasoned Grandmasters, all ready to play, watch, and learn, 24 hours a day. Download the app now, register your username, and receive a generous 1-month free trial to experience premium online chess.

Unrivaled Online Play:

ICC offers a comprehensive suite of online features for every chess enthusiast:

• Seek & Play: Easily find or offer rated and unrated matches. Sort and filter seek lists by username, rating, or game time.
• Social Hub: Chat in bustling lobbies, popular channels, or privately with friends.
• Friends System: Add friends, challenge them, observe their games, and stay connected.
• Observe Top Games: Watch elite chess matches on ICC, with options to filter by rating category.
• Exclusive Events: Participate in official ICC events, including relayed top tournaments, pristine rating pools, and unique TrainingBot/ProblemBot games.
• Game History: Review your past games and export them for later analysis.
• Full Console Access: Enjoy maximum control over the playing server with a fully functional console.
• Anti-Lag Features: Utilize timestamps to minimize lag problems and "confirm move" to prevent misclicks.

Train Against the Computer:

• Adjustable AI: Play against a computer with selectable ELO levels, from 500 to 2100 in 50-point steps.
• Customizable Time Controls: Fine-tune difficulty by adjusting time per move.
• Extensive Opening Book: An opening book with over 30,000 positions ensures varied and engaging games.
• Undo/Redo: Flexibly undo and redo all moves for practice and analysis.
• PGN Export: Send game PGNs by email for in-depth analysis on your PC.
• Setup Board: Graphically set up any position or edit FEN notation.
• Auto-Save: Your current game is saved and reloaded automatically.

Solve Chess Problems:

• 2900+ Tactics: Tackle over 2900 chess problems, curated by Uwe Auerswald, with selectable difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard).

PGN Browser:

• Offline Viewer: Save and replay your favorite games, or open PGN files from your device or email.

Superior Interface & Experience:

• Intuitive Design: A clean, simple interface makes gameplay seamless.
• Flexible Input: Move pieces by dragging and dropping with guide lines, or by tapping origin and destination squares.
• Visual Aids: Legal moves, last moves, and move hints are highlighted.
• Customization: Choose from many piece sets, board styles, and visual indicators.
• Audio Feedback: Enjoy spoken moves, checks, and game results, with customizable sounds for actions and vibration alerts.

Unlock the vast world of online chess with "Chess At ICC." Download today and become part of a global chess legacy!