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How to Store Chess Games for Correspondence Chess

A game of correspondence chess can happen over the Internet, through the mail, and even via homing pigeon. The easiest way to store a game is to keep a spare board to tabulate each player's moves, but there are other options. Depending on what kind of correspondence chess you are playing, you can keep a notebook or use online services to keep track of every move.

Things You'll Need

Notebook
Spare chess board

Instructions

Offline
- 1
  Set all the pieces on a spare chess board.
- 2
  Make your moves on the spare board and record it a notebook.
- 3
  Send the move to your opponent and wait for his move in return. Write the return move in the notebook and move the corresponding piece on the board. Repeat the procedure until the game ends.
Online
- 4
  Register for an online chess correspondence website. You will need a valid email address.
- 5
  Enter the email address or user name of another player in the "New Game" section to challenge that player to a game.
- 6
  Click on the board to move your pieces. The correspondence chess server keeps track of all the moves.
- 7
  Check your email for your opponent's next move. Click on the link in the email to return to the game.

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