chessmail help and rules

chessmail is a chess server where you can play chess games and chess tournaments. Here you find information about the usage of chessmail and the chess rules according to which chessmail is played.

chessmail user manual

Here you find information about the the usage of chessmail.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Questions to chessmail that have been the most commonly asked are summarized here.

Quick help with technical problems

Is chessmail slow? Is something not working as usual? Are there disconnections? Check here for quick help!

Chess Rules at chessmail

The basic rules of chess and the specifics of playing at chessmail.

Chess960 Rules at chessmail

The rules for Chess960 (Fischer Random Chess): starting positions, castling and special cases.

Resources for Developers and Tournament Organizers

Open source tools and libraries for chess applications, plus guides for tournament organizers.