Categories
chessmoves yourmove

Correspondence Chess

What is correspondence chess?

Correspondence chess is a very-slow form of chess where a player can take anywhere from minutes to days to ponder over his move!! Yes, you read it right. So a game can go for months and years.

Back in the old days, the moves were sent via postal service. Not many do that anymore. Now instead, correspondence chess is played online on various servers, but the basic idea remains the same: its SLOW, and you can take a LOT of time to ponder and think over the current position and make the best move (provided you really used your time well!)

Dont the players cheat?

Given the slow nature of the game, that is a possibility. However, many servers officially allow using/consulting an Engine (AI) or books. After all, the main aim is to make your best move and improve your analytical skills!

Where can I play?

ChessMoves app allows you to login to various chess servers and make your moves. But before that you need to create an account with the online servers. We list down the ones that the App supports:

ICCF – International Correspondence Chess Federation

site: https://www.iccf.com/

“ICCF was founded in 1951 as a new appearance of the ICCA (International Correspondence Chess Association), which was founded in 1945, as successor of the IFSB (Internationaler Fernschachbund), founded in 1928.”

  • No yearly fee
  • Official Ratings? – Yes
  • You can get official ICCF Norms and Titles like Grandmaster & International Master etc
  • You can play some free games. But official events are paid

AICCF – All India Correspondence Chess Federation

site: http://www.aiccf-chess.com/

It is affiliated to the aforementioned ICCF. This is the official body for correspondence chess in India.

  • Annual membership fee
  • Official Ratings? – Yes
  • Unlimited tournaments with no additional fees

Other private servers

SchemingMind

mychess.de

ChessMoon

So create an account on one or more of these servers and then open the ChessMoves app, login and start making your moves!

Categories
android ios yourmove

Your Move correspondence chess app for iPhone/iPad!

Your Move Android was the only mobile App for correspondence chess on the official Chess Servers (ICCF, SchemingMind, AICCF, ChessMoon, MyChess.de, ChessOK)
Now, Your Move app is also on iOS (for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch…)! This is our 7th Chess App on iOS and we couldn’t be more proud!
  1. You can make your moves in your games on any of the aforementioned chess web servers. Please note that ICCF is the official chess body for correspondence chess, which entitles you to official rating, Titles etc.
  2. Multi-login. The App supports multiple logins, especially for those who play simultaneously on different servers
  3. One tap position analysis with Analyze This iOS App (PRO only)
NOTE : The App only serves as a conduit/client app to get list of your games and make moves in your ongoing games. The App currently does not have any API (from the servers) to get list of users or issue challenges. Who knows, maybe in the future!

Check out all the other iOS Chess Apps from us!

Categories
yourmove

Your Move App updated – now make your move on ChessOK and mychess!

What’s new in Your Move 1.2.1

DOWNLOAD

* Added support for mychess.de and ChessOk correspondence servers

* Multiple Logins – Now you can login to your ICCF, Scheming Mind, ChessOK & mychess.de accounts, all on a single device, using a single App!

* [PRO] Export the game (ongoing or finished) via Email/FB/Twitter or send it to other Chess Apps installed on your device

* Minor enhancements and bug fixes