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Date: 05 Dec 2007 15:24:17
From: Judoman
Subject: online chess: any 3d pieces; and comparison of free sites?
Hi all I'm, a beginner currently playing at Gameknot.com , which
someone recommended to me.

1. Is there any significant difference between the free versions of
gameknot, and other similar sites such as redhotpawn.com? (i just use
it recreationally with friends overseas, and not to match up with a
community of very good players)

2. Are there any free sites with more attractive sets/pieces, ideally
a 3-dimensional board?

thanks,
Charlie




 
Date: 06 Dec 2007 10:50:44
From: David Richerby
Subject: Re: online chess: any 3d pieces; and comparison of free sites?
Judoman <[email protected] > wrote:
> 2. Are there any free sites with more attractive sets/pieces,
> ideally a 3-dimensional board?

I doubt it. 3D boards take a lot of programming effort and most
players find them a hindrance. Since they're expensive and not very
popular, I wouldn't expect to find them.

Since you're asking about correspondence sites, you could try setting
up the position on a real board. It takes a little time but you're
not moving very often so it's not a handicap.


Dave.

--
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www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~davidr/ umbrella that's made from a cow!


  
Date: 06 Dec 2007 08:51:17
From: Chess One
Subject: Re: online chess: any 3d pieces; and comparison of free sites?

"David Richerby" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:iEr*[email protected]...
> Judoman <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 2. Are there any free sites with more attractive sets/pieces,
>> ideally a 3-dimensional board?
>
> I doubt it. 3D boards take a lot of programming effort and most
> players find them a hindrance. Since they're expensive and not very
> popular, I wouldn't expect to find them.

I agree with Dave. There is a free-play one at Nabisco [google it] but its
hard to see over your own pieces, and the 'play-computer' engine isn't
strong - but you can play other players there. Sign in with 2 initials and
wait for opponent.

I wonder if it makes any difference to what you see chessically, if the
pieces are 3D rather than 2D? I never read any study of that. The worst
thing is playing on a virtual board which is 3 inches square for an hour,
until your eyes water!

Phil Innes

> Since you're asking about correspondence sites, you could try setting
> up the position on a real board. It takes a little time but you're
> not moving very often so it's not a handicap.
>
>
> Dave.
>
> --
> David Richerby Beefy Umbrella (TM): it's
> like an
> www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~davidr/ umbrella that's made from a
> cow!




 
Date: 06 Dec 2007 00:43:55
From: Sanny
Subject: Play at GetClub Chess.
On Dec 6, 4:24 am, Judoman <[email protected] > wrote:
> Hi all I'm, a beginner currently playing at Gameknot.com , which
> someone recommended to me.
>
> 1. Is there any significant difference between the free versions of
> gameknot, and other similar sites such as redhotpawn.com? (i just use
> it recreationally with friends overseas, and not to match up with a
> community of very good players)
>
> 2. Are there any free sites with more attractive sets/pieces, ideally
> a 3-dimensional board?
>
> thanks,
> Charlie

Play at GetClub Chess.

Play Chess at:http://www.GetClub.com/Chess.html

Its free to Join and you get prizes. Your games are recorded. You can
play both with human opponents as well as Computer 5 Levels.

Bye
Sanny

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Date: 05 Dec 2007 19:19:08
From: ChessManiac.com
Subject: Re: online chess: any 3d pieces; and comparison of free sites?
On Dec 5, 3:24 pm, Judoman <[email protected] > wrote:
> Hi all I'm, a beginner currently playing at Gameknot.com , which
> someone recommended to me.
>
> 1. Is there any significant difference between the free versions of
> gameknot, and other similar sites such asredhotpawn.com? (i just use
> it recreationally with friends overseas, and not to match up with a
> community of very good players)
>
> 2. Are there any free sites with more attractive sets/pieces, ideally
> a 3-dimensional board?
>
> thanks,
> Charlie

Try http://www.chessmaniac.com ChessManiac.com is an all free site.