The program offers direct access to games played on the chess servers Lichess.org or chess.com. In addition to Playchess, there are two other large and widely used chess servers: the donation-funded platform Lichess and the commercial platform Chess.com.

 

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Here is a brief overview of the two platforms:

 

Lichess

Lichess is a free, ad-free platform funded by donations. In addition to playing, Lichess offers numerous features:

Training and Tactics: Users can solve interactive tactical puzzles and improve their playing style.
 

Analysis Tools: After a game, a detailed game analysis is available with engine support, including error evaluation and improvement suggestions.
 

Studies: Players can create their own studies or access a wide variety of training materials, which is especially helpful for learning and deepening openings, endgames, and strategies.
 

Tournaments and Arenas: Lichess offers a wide range of tournaments in various modes, including Bullet, Blitz, and classical games, as well as thematic tournaments.
 

Chess Variants: Lichess offers chess variants such as Chess960, King of the Hill, Three-check, and others for added variety.

 

 

Chess.com

Chess.com is a commercial platform that offers various free features, but also premium subscriptions with expanded functionalities.

Main offerings include:

 

Games and Tournaments: Users can play regular and blitz games and participate in numerous tournaments, including official championships.

 

Tactics and Puzzle Rush Mode: Chess.com offers special training modes like Puzzle Rush, where players try to solve as many puzzles as possible within a set time.

 

Opening Training and Tactics Trainer: Extensive resources are available for focused training of openings and tactics, often with detailed analyses.

 

Chess Lessons and Videos: The platform offers a wide range of instructional materials in the form of lessons and videos created by grandmasters and experienced trainers.

 

Analysis and Reports: After games, users can access detailed analysis and reports that highlight mistakes and areas for improvement.

 

Community and Forums: With its forums and social features, Chess.com provides a strong community element where players can interact and engage in thematic discussions.

 

Both platforms offer a wide range of features that support not only playing but also learning and analyzing the game of chess.

Both servers are highly popular, which is why the current version of the program provides essential access functions to generate evaluations and statistics based on the games played there.