Links
Play Chess
- Stan's NetChess
Free correspondence chess - unlimited games - no big ads or pop-ups - opponents from all over the word - tournaments - free membership (for a modest fee, receive extra features like a private game comment area).
- United States Chess Federation (USCF)
Official governing body of chess in the US - acquire a national chess rating - play in tournaments throughout the US - correspondence chess - over-the-board chess - quick chess - membership fee varies by age.
Improve Your Chess
- Chess Ninja
Weekly chess newsletters delivered via email - intermediate to master-level players - requires small subscription fee.
- Exeter Chess Page
Free source of chess information - players of all skill levels - openings - middlegame - endgame - tactics - the list goes on and on.
- Professor Chess
Chess instruction for beginners to intermediate players - materials for chess clubs/classes - detailed game analysis sheets - some items require very small fee.
- ChessOps
Comprehensive guide to chess openings - free.
Get the Latest Chess News
- ChessBase
Source for up-to-date chess news around the globe.
- Goddess Chess
Chess discoveries, stories, history, humor, and more.
Non-Chess
- Wally Kowalksi's Site
A look at the lighter side of Rome - board games, ball games, music, etc.
- GMLBC
My brother's site - old cars, computer programming, and St. Louis Cardinals information.
- WooSal Music
My sister's site - marching band, music, and physics information, specifically humor-related.