USCF Unveils US Chess Live

The United States Chess Federation, in cooperation with GamesParlor, Inc., will unveil their new, official online chess playing service, US Chess Live, at the 101st U.S. Open. The service is available to all USCF members; current plans include a monthly lecture series, banter games, contests, online play, interactive quizzes and puzzles and much more.

US Chess Live, is a full-featured, comprehensive service that appeals to all types of chess players. It is the most comprehensive tournament system on the Internet. In addition to the typical features found in other services, US Chess Live will offer many great enhancements. Logged-on players will find an easy to use interface, live individual help will be available during prime time and dozens of chess variations, including Bughouse, Crazyhouse and Fischer Random, will be offered. A color-coded seek graph will make finding opponents a snap, and players will have the ability to view as many as 32 boards simultaneously. A powerful messaging system will allow players to send messages to users both online and offline. A powerful smart-tab system has been included to allow chatting in multiple rooms simultaneously. A comprehensive, personal rating system, showing a detailed breakdown of personal ratings for each of the primary chess variations played online, is also included.

In the coming months, new features will be added. Plans include a real-time audio chat system allowing users to speak to each other; a video system which will broadcast tournaments and special events; specialized server areas with customized features, including a specific area for scholastic players, accessible to children and coaches; interactive lessons with puzzles and quizzes and expanded live help hours.

US Chess Live will also feature regular events, including scheduled tournaments, banter chess, simuls, lectures, and group lessons. Two titled players will play banter chess games. The players will describe their strategy and analyze the game while they play. Although the two titled players will be unaware of each other's comments, spectators will be permitted to interact with the players and ask questions. Simuls will be planned regularly with titled players.

The United States Chess Federation, founded in 1939, serves as the governing body for chess in the United States and is devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. It promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, and as a means for the improvement of society. The USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization, with nearly 90,000 members.

Also see: chess board games.

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