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Play chess by e-mail with the SCCA

If you've ever thought about playing correspondence chess but been put off
by the thought of it just taking too long, there is now the opportunity for
those with an e-mail facility to try out the rapidly expanding world of
e-mail chess.

E-mail games, just like the old style correspondence, give you the
opportunity to really get into the games and study them in depth; it's
certainly an excellent way of improving your analytical skills and of
learning opening theory, even for those who continue to regard over-the-
board chess as the "real thing".

E-mail games, of course, are not subject to the vagaries of the postal
system, which makes a huge difference both domestically and
internationally. One or two correspondence stalwarts have mentioned to me
that the more quick fire nature of e-games seems to reflect itself in the
style of play, leading to more aggressive chess.

The Scottish Correspondence Chess Association has started its first e-mail
tournament. This tournament will run on a rolling format, with groups being
formed by the Controller whenever sufficient players are available.

Each group is expected to contain four players. Each player plays two games,
one as White and one as Black, against each of the other three players.

The controller will try to arrange groups of approximately equal playing
strength whenever possible. The time control will be 10 moves in 60 days.

You do not need to be a member of the SCCA to play. Non members are welcome
to enter one section and the tournament is free. If you on would like to
find out more click on the SCCA web site at
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~scca/