Please be advised that if this is an unauthorized duplicate account for you, by using it you take the risk of being banned from accessing this chess server. To connect to the server and use this account: | |
Help when connected... | |
In order to... |
Type... |
Get assistance or an answer to a question |
[Step 1] +chan 1 |
Turn shouts off |
set shout 0 |
Read a help file |
help file_name |
Select an appropriate graphics interface |
help interfaces |
Download a graphics interface |
help ftp_hints |
Talk to just one individual |
tell user_name |
Challenge a user to a chess match |
match user_name |
We have created several introductory files for users of this chess server. The files describe different features of the server and give you some suggestions on how these features can help you enjoy internet chess. Here is a directory of the introductory files and what topics each file covers: | |
Introductory File |
Topics Covered |
intro_analysis |
Examine or analyze a game |
intro_basics |
Basic commands; enough to get started |
intro_general |
General information |
intro_information |
Displaying information |
intro_moving |
Making moves in a chess match |
intro_playing |
Playing in chess matches |
intro_settings |
Setting your preferences |
intro_talking |
Communicating to other users |
register |
How to register on the server |
In order to read information from one of these files (or any other help file), simply type "help file_name" using the appropriate file_name. If you have questions after reading a file, there are a couple of things you can do. (1) Read the help file for a command you have a question about; your answer might be there. Also, help files usually suggest related files you may want to read. (2) Contact users, especially administrators of the server (known as "admins"); they are very helpful. Users on channel 1 are also a great help (see the "chan_1" help file). in order to learn how to communicate, type "help intro_talking". Registration on this server is by email; type "help register" to learn the procedure. |