Instantchess

Instantchess is a free online chess portal where you can meet players from any part of the world! I got hooked on to this website when I googled for free chess websites. Out of my thirst and passion to play chess, I was looking for a good website which is free and accessible anywhere (does not require any downloads) and would open me up to players from different parts of the world with different games styles.

The best thing about this website is it gives instant access to a game and I think that is brilliant! It connects you to people randomly and chooses your side (W/B). Once that is done, you can chose to play the game or not based on your side, time limit or whatever. You can just leave if you don't like the other person's name even...haha. And this is not going to affect the total number of free games you have played. Only a game with a result is counted.

Some features like chat, and UI can be improved. The board as it is fine, gives a great view, but the options on the sides takes a bit of time to notice. The opponents' or your request to use options which requires the other person's approval like move re-trace etc. is not easy to notice at the bottom of the scree.

Overall, Instantchess rocks! It is the best game of chess you can play over just a cup of tea from anywhere, anytime! :) Here it is for chess lovers: www.instantchess.com