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		Correspondence Chess in America by Bryce D. Avery, 2000 McFarland & Co., English Algebraic Notation, Hardcover, 278pp., $45.00 One of the intriguing aspects of playing chess is that one need not be physically across the board from an opponent to play.
		Correspondence play has been a part of the chess scene for approximately 175 years, dating back at least to the London- Edinburgh match that began in 1824.
		The author is the historian of the Correspondence Chess League of America (CCLA), the oldest correspondence chess organization in America and reputedly the second oldest in the world.
	www.chesscafe.com /text/ccamerica.txt (677 words)

	Correspondence chess - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Correspondence chess is chess played by various forms of long-distance correspondence, usually through a correspondence chess server, through e-mail or by the postal system; less common methods which have been employed include fax and homing pigeon.
		While in OTB chess only one game is played at a time (the exception being in a simultaneous exhibition), in correspondence chess several games are usually played at once.
		Correspondence Chess servers are usually database-driven and carry with them a web-based interface for submitting moves to the database.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Correspondence_chess (1495 words)

	Correspondence chess server - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A correspondence chess server is arguably the most convenient form of correspondence chess.
		Instead of players directly emailing moves to each other, the game is played on a clickable board on a web page, which keeps track of all the moves.
		Most correspondence servers have move validation and check for stalemate and checkmate.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Correspondence_chess_server (212 words)

	Chess Guide > Correspondence Chess
		Correspondence chess is chess played by some sort of long-distance correspondence, usually through the postal system or e-mail.
		The time limits in correspondence play are far longer than over-the-board chess, being measured in weeks and months rather than minutes and hours.
		Although nowadays the strongest correspondence players are specialists, not often well known in over-the-board play, a number of notable players in the past have played postal games.
	www.chess.freegames.eu.com /miscellaneous/corespondence.html (486 words)

	Newcomers - CORRESPONDENCE CHESS
		Chess has an unusual feature: it can be played by correspondence, the moves being sent to and fro by post, perhaps by opponents who are a great distance apart.
		Correspondence chess has special advantages in Australia a land of great distances and sparsely settled areas, and ever since it was first played on an organised basis in 1929, the number of active players has remained healthy.
		In correspondence chess you can look for the strategies and combinations that only the masters can find rapidly enough for cross-board play, and thus learn, in part at least, to find them more rapidly yourself.
	www.auschess.org.au /ccla/nc1.html (1142 words)

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		Correspondence chess in America was, seen from this perspective, the perspective of the individuals involved, a much more richly varied muddle than mere political affiliation is likely to suggest.
		Chess Life, for instance, during the 1950s, appears to have considered correspondence chess merely another way of playing, and enjoying, the same game the majority of tournament and club players enjoyed.
		Chess Life published interesting chess games, regardless of where or how they were played, and Jack Collins' column, one of the most popular features of the early newspaper format publication, published games by USCF members whether they played those games over-the-board or by way of the United States mail.
	www.chesscafe.com /text/jshcorr.txt (3390 words)

	Chess Mail : Play correspondence Game online
		Correspondence chess is chess played by some sort of long-distance correspondence, usually through a Correspondence Chess Server.
		Correspondence chess allows people geographically distant to play one another without meeting in person.
		The length of a game played by correspondence chess can vary depending on the method used to transmit the moves - a game played on the internet via online chess server may last from several weeks to several months.
	www.chess-mail.com (178 words)

	Richard Shorman Chess Articles
		Indeed, many more correspondence games would be quoted if more were published, but the public naturally wants to see the games played by the leading masters in the big tournaments, so that the law of supply and demand limits the publication of correspondence games to a very small proportion.
		It is more fitting to regard correspondence chess in the light of "art for art's sake" than as a vehicle for competition.
		Correspondence chess, if not indulged in to the exclusion of other forms of practice and study, is unquestionably a valuable aid to improvement.
	www.chessdryad.com /articles/shorman/art_23.htm (977 words)

	ICC Help: correspondence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		ICC makes it very easy to play correspondence chess by tracking all the necessary information automatically for you, such as move times and dates, positions, etc. Correspondence chess is a good way to improve your chess skills, by giving you hours to analyze the positions and make strong moves.
		The two main differences between ICC correspondence chess games and other games on ICC are: 1) You and your opponent do not need to be logged into ICC at the same time, and 2) The clocks go up, and you cannot flag your opponent.
		Note that in correspondence chess tournaments, the tournament director will start your game for you, so you needn't use this command.
	www.chessclub.com /help/correspondence (1127 words)

	E-mail Chess
		Due to the time available to study the position without the pressure of the clock ticking away as in OTB (over the board) it is perhaps easier to select the best move to play in the position.
		It is very common to play two games at the same time with each opponent, one as white and one as fl and most correspondence chess organisations organise different types of games.
		Correspondence chess is based on trust but inevitably there have been cases of cheating, just as there has been in OTB play (such as agreeing to draw the game etc.), or while playing chess on the internet (using computers).
	www.chesscorner.com /play/email/email.htm (699 words)

	U.S. Chess Federation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Chess boards must be opaque and fabricated from a smooth material that allows the easy movement of the pieces.
		Tournament players are not allowed to look at personal or published chess material during a game or to receive either solicited or unsolicited advice from a third party concerning a game in progress.
		The USCF (also known as U.S. Chess) is the official governing body for chess in the U.S., as recognized by the Federation International des Echec (FIDE).
	uschess.stratlabs.com /play/tournament_intro.html (1219 words)

	Free Online Chess
		Note to reader: The following essay has as its chief aim to interest more chess players in the art, sport, and science that is correspondence chess.
		Every player has a chess drive, and this drive determines what you receive from the game; how it increases the enjoyment you receive from this strange world of wooden pieces and wooden problems.
		Correspondence chess, on the other hand, costs very little compared to over the board play.
	www.chessmaniac.com /2006/01/argument-in-favor-of-correspondence.php (1005 words)

	Correspondence Rules (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		By entering correspondence events, you agree to follow directions of the correspondence chess director (CCD- Mark Capron), to respond to any legitimate inquiry, and to provide requested information.
		ambiguous move: A move in which two chess pieces of the same kind can be transferred to a new square and the player does not specify which chess piece.
		correspondence chess director (CCD): Official responsible for the supervision and direction of a correspondence chess tournament.
	www.iowachess.org /iccc_rules.htm (1797 words)

	Chess Directory > Correspondence
		Chess by radio - Connecting amateur radio operators to play chess by ham radio.
		Correspondence Chess Message Board - Active message board on CC related discussions.
		Stephan Busemann's Correspondence Chess Page - Stephan Busemann is CC-GM and has among other things a nice summary of the discussion on the usage of computer programs in CC play.
	www.chess.freegames.eu.com /directory/correspondence/index.html (419 words)

	ICC News Item #1511 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Correspondence Chess on the Internet Chess Club is changing and we want you to be a part of it!
		Becoming a member: Currently, to play correspondence chess on the ICC all you have to do is be a paid member.
		Membership, which simply provides the correspondence tournament directors with information that will better assist you, is free and can be obtained by filling out the template below and sending it to Folgers at folgers@chessclub.com.
	www.chessclub.com /news/1511 (450 words)

	Correspondence Chess
		The International Correspondence Chess Federation (ICCF) was founded in 1961 and publishes a monthly magazine ‘Fernschach’ in German for traditional Chess players.
		his was a very popular way of playing Chess in the 19th century due to the price of a postage stamp being reduced to one penny in 1840.
		Correspondence notation is used for transmitting the moves of a game.
	www.chess-poster.com /english/chesmayne/correspondence_chess.htm (196 words)

	RedHotPawn.com : Play free online chess
		Playing chess online offers an alternative to traditional methods of play, such as over-the-board(OTB) play where players sit down together at a board, or correspondence chess(CC), where games are completed by mailing moves back and forth using 'snail mail'.
		Correspondence play is facilitated by the provision of web browser based boards and near instant delivery of email notifications, avoiding the prolonged delays and expense caused by posting moves.
		It is now possible to play real-time speed chess or blitz chess on the new Red Hot Pawn blitz microsite.
	www.redhotpawn.com (746 words)

	Free Online Chess
		Chess is a game with a rich history that dates back thousands of years.
		If you are new to the game of chess this video will show you the drama and intensity the game can cause.
		Chess has the ability to turn a troubled youth, who is lost, into a youth that becomes independent and learns that hard work does pay off.
	www.chessmaniac.com (455 words)

	US Chess Federation:
		There will be a delay in the rating of correspondence chess games as we complete the new programming.
		The ICCF website is one of many listed in the Correspondence Chess link area of our website.
		All items (game results, time complaints, disputes, vacation notice, etc.) related to Correspondence Chess (except tournament entries) can be mailed directly to Alex Dunne, PO Box 367, Sayre, PA 18840 or via email alex.dunne@cqservices.com.
	www.uschess.org /cc (655 words)

	I love correspondence chess!
		For all the casual chess players out there, you should really try correspondence chess.
		Either you have always been a huge chess fan, or you recently became one, since your blog is apparently going in that direction.
		The problem with correspondence chess in this day and age is that, unless you are playing against someone you personally know and trust, you might as well be playing against the computer as your opponent is likely running every move through deep analysis processes using their choice of chess engine(s).
	geekswithblogs.net /jolson/archive/2004/06/05/6084.aspx (478 words)

	Correspondence Chess in America - USCF Sales
		This is an historical overview and detailed analysis of American correspondence chess from the 1840s to the present.
		Particular attention is paid to the Correspondence Chess League of America (CCLA), the oldest correspondence chess organization in America and the second oldest in the world.
		Bryce D. Avery, a member of the Correspondence Chess League of America for nearly two decades, was elected as one of the youngest directors ever and was appointed as League historian in 1998.
	uscfsales.com /item.asp?PID=359 (350 words)

	USCF Correspondence Chess - Official Rules
		"I undertake to conform to the rules and objectives of USCF Correspondence Chess, to respond promptly to all chess correspondence and to maintain a high standard of courtesy, sociability, and good fellowship at all times in my contacts with other members.
		By entering correspondence events, you agree to follow directions of the correspondence chess director (CCD), to respond to any legitimate inquiry, and to provide requested information.
		A move in which two chess pieces of the same kind can be transferred to a new square and the player does not specify which chess piece.
	www.uschess.org /new/cc/ccrules.html (1977 words)

	Correspondence Chess / Email Chess (Organizations, Software, Tournaments) [Chessopolis > Chess Links]
		Stephan Busemann's Chess Page - This CC GM provides some interesting articles and a section exploring the question of the use of computers in CC.
		Chess Mail - This is the premier print publication in the world for CC.
		Mail Chess - Can automatically detect which incoming e-mail belongs to which game, supports Winboard engines for analysis, plus all the usual stuff.
	www.chessopolis.com /correspondence.htm (229 words)

	The Ten Steps To Correspondence Chess - free article courtesy of ArticleCity.com
		Follow the ten steps to correspondence chess and you will be well on your way to a new and rewarding chess experience...
		Choosing a chess organization is somewhat like choosing a mutual fund - the more brochures you have to go through the harder it is to make a decision.
		Correspondence chess allows a friendship that will hardly ever lead to intrusion or imposition.
	www.articlecity.com /articles/recreation_and_sports/article_881.shtml (964 words)

	Online Chess
		Chess Here has rich features, is browser-based, multi-lingual, customizable, and free.
		Correspondence chess is chess played by some sort of long-distance correspondence, usually through a Correspondence Chess Server or e-mail.
		A correspondence chess server keeps track of games, validate moves, and notify players of submitted moves by e-mail.
	www.chesshere.com (426 words)

	FICGS - Correspondence Chess and Go Server, play chess games online
		Here you can play chess online for free in rated class tournaments, two players matches and a unique correspondence chess world championship in a big knockout tournament.
		Playing chess for money is a quite controversial issue, especially in advanced chess and correspondence chess, where chess programs and more particularly chess engines (Rybka, Deep Fritz, Junior, Shredder, Hiarcs...) are used at any level.
		Chess & Go are games of skill, FICGS is not a casino, it organizes chess & Go competitions with entry fees and prizes like any competition in the real world.
	www.ficgs.com (713 words)

	Mark Lowery's Exciting World of Chess - Notation
		The most common notation type you will encounter and the one most frequently in use in the modern chess world is English Algebraic, (note: the United States Chess Federation refers to this system as Algebraic Notation, abbreviated AN), although you will encounter several others as well and should become familiar with them.
		In chess books and publications, as well as computer and Internet chess programs, you will see principally two types of noting moves made during a game regardless of the method of chess notation type used.
		The first type of noting moves is a straight forward linear notation format across the lines of a page where the number represents the number of the move followed by White's move and then Black's move, in a sequential repeating descending order.
	www.markalowery.net /Chess/Notation/notation.html (1886 words)

	Mark Lowery's Exciting World of Chess - Correspondence Chess
		Correspondence Chess (common abbreviations are: CC and corrchess), is played through means of written communications between the players, either via regular mail or email, although server based CC is becoming a force in the world of CC.
		There are a good many organizations, leagues, clubs and websites for correspondence chess through which you may join and/or learn more information about opportunities (clubs, games and tournaments), news from around the world, for downloads, as well as supplies (playbooks, etc.).
		Nyman was a three-time World Correspondence Chess Championship finalist and one of the top postal players of his era.
	www.markalowery.net /Chess/CorrespondenceChess/CorrespondenceChess.html (266 words)

	Transcendental Chess (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		TC is a chess variant where the back rows of pieces is set up in a random position and the bishops are on opposite colored squares.
		Orthochess opening innovations are virtually extinct, opening strategy in orthodox correspondence chess is a relic of the past, and the real orthochess battle begins when the position is practically sterile.
		What a contrast with Transcendental Chess, in which opening strategy is alive and well, in which the battle begins immediately in an unpredictable position, where a player is on his own from the very first move..
	members.aol.com /tranchess (259 words)

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