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Info & the most useful Server Commands

The commands are listed in alphabetic order. Just click a letter above to find a short description on a Command. For a full Description use /help <topic> (e.g. /help seek) on chess.net. Important !! add a slash in front of a server command !! (ie. /help seek)
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FAQ

Q: How can I challenge everyone for a 5 Minute Blitz game ?
A: use /seek 5 0

Q: I have a Problem with an other Member, what can i do ?
A: Report immediately to an Admin about the abuse. Use /assist or /tell Adminname but NEVER shout it in Public Room. Also you can ignore this Member by typing /+censor membername.

Q: Someone disconnect in a lost Position, how can i claim the win ?
A: You got already the win. Please type /news 25 on chess.net and read about our new Disconnect Policy.

Q: I played a great game, is it possible to save it ?
A: Yes, you have two ways to save the game. 1) after playing the game BEFORE you close the Boardwindow type /mailmoves and the game will be emailed to you. 2) read /help journal.

Q: How can i see my current Rank on chess.net ?
A: Type /rank to see the all over Rank of you, or /hrank to see your Rank for Human Players only.

Q: How can i view an old game, that i played once ?
A: You can only watch your last 10 played games. Type /history to see a list with you games. Now type /examine <yourname> <gamenumber> (e.g. /examine asko 17)

Q: How can i leave someone a message, if he/she is not online ?
A: Use /message <playername> <Text> (e.g. /message asko hello buddy, i was on chess.net but you was not here :( ...)

Chess Organizations
  • FIDE - World Chess Federation
  • Official rules - FIDE Laws of Chess
  • FIDE list of top rated chess players
  • ICCF - International Correspondence Chess Federation
  • ACP - Association of Chess Professionals
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    I am a creator, a guitarist, a computer freak, a father, a husband, and well...a chess player. I have been playing chess all my life from the age of 5 and I treasure it with all my heart-being.
    In the chess realm I am known as King_of_Romania.
    There is no way I will go to any other chess applications or web sites. There are many reasons why you need to play chess properly but there are even more needs to be able to play chess and to enjoy playing it.
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