Playchess
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Type of site | Internet chess server, Social media website |
|---|---|
| URL | playchess |
| Registration | Yes |
| Current status | Active |
Playchess is a commercial
.Software
ChessBase provides the proprietary Playchess software, which is included with popular computer chess software like
GUI
. New users may try the server for a short period of time before access requires a serial number. Guests may always log in for free, but have limited access.
The software has functions to try to detect players using the assistance of chess programs (mainly by task switching).
This is a competitor to other commercial servers, such as World Chess Live (WCL) and the non-commercial Free Internet Chess Server
(FICS).
Playchess uses an internal currency called
VAT
)
See also
References
- ISBN 978-0-7624-3726-9
External links
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