Online Chess

The Immortal Game supports turn-based online chess with thousands of people from all over the globe. You choose who and when you play. Games don't have to be finished in one sitting - your opponent doesn't even have to be online as you make your moves. You can also play multiple simultaneous games.

• An active chess community with over 100,000 members.
• All boards viewable online, so there is no need to set up a conventional board for your games.
• Quick start options for new users, either use a wizard to find suitable opponents after registration or offer a game to anyone using the 'open invite' feature.
• Feature-rich interface including an interactive analysis board for experimentation with lines or reviewing the game history.
• Optional email notifications when it is your turn to move, each including a quick link direct to your board.
• Private notebook for each player in every game.
• Over the board messaging system, chat to your opponents as you move.
• Blitz chess microsite available to all members for fast paced games.
• Chess tournaments in a variety of formats.
• Chess clans allowing team play in challenge and league formats.

Plus many more features.

Please note : Some features are only available to subscribers.

The testimonials below reflect only some of the comments sent to The Immortal Game since 2001:

“Brilliant - a great way to play chess and keep in contact with my old friends.” 

“I'd just like to say that your site is easily the most impressive online chess playing site I've seen.” 

“This is one of the most thoroughly thought out, most functional web experiences I have ever had.” 

“I had been looking for a very good online chess site and I am thankful I found The Immortal Game!” 

“This is a great site, that offers the opportunity for players of different levels to play on a global level.” 

“I really love this site! I play online chess at four different sites and this is the only one I subscribed to.” 

“This is the best email chess site around - thanks.” 

“I am recommending this site to all I meet.” 

“I haven't played chess for years but this site has totally got me hooked!” 

“I just wanted to say what a great chess website this is. Thanks for providing such great free content.” 

“The blitz microsite is a great addition - an excellent practice tool.” 

“This is a great site for the busy chess player. So good I had 5 of my friends join and we can all play when we have the time.”