World Chess Network
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The World Chess Network (WCN) is a commercial Internet site devoted to the play and discussion of chess.
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[edit] Software
The interface is the proprietary Mgichess software. The software has arrangements to try to detect players using the assistance of chess programs. It does this, in part, by detecting changes in window input focus, based on information on the activities being undertaken on the computer that the program is able to detect.
[edit] Services available
- playing chess
- ongoing player ratings modelled on the Elo rating system
- live broadcast of grandmaster tournaments with professional commentary
- club tournaments
- private lessons by professionals (by player arrangement only, and at additional cost)
- explore games online with other WCN members.
- try and guess Grandmasters' moves, in Predict-a-Move
- watch two titled players think aloud in Banter Chess
- follow chess lectures from top WCN Masters.
- chat channel
[edit] Subscriptions and trials
The subscription is $49.95 per year for adult memberships with two year membership priced at $79.95.
Players with GM, IM, WGM, or WIM titles get a complimentary account.
Anyone can play for free on Fridays.
