Categories-9
Active Links-45
Chess Organizations (6)
FIDE, USCF, ICC, other Organizations and Clubs.
Chess Tournaments (4)
Find chess tournaments via Internet.
Chess Programs (7)
Programs: Shareware. Donationware. Freeware.
Chess Ratings (6)
Rating List. Elo system and calculation. Titles and Norms.
Chess Game (5)
Play chess online. Download games. Chess puzzles.
Chess Other (5)
News and forums. Chess links. Other topics.
Chess Beginner (6)
Chess rules. Simple programs. Information for beginners.
Chess Sites Brand New (4)
New Chess Sites on the Web. Not older than 1 year.
Chess but Not. You may Need It (2)
You may need this stuff for your comfortably playing chess.
The Chess Web Directory is an organic part of www.chesselo.com which design is One Unit - One Flow, and it means the following. First read a simple explanation on the Elo Rating System in Chess, with formulas and examples [Page 1 and Page 2].
The next page [Page 3] is a demonstration of different approach in calculating Elo results by different Chess Organizations. There you can find 5 top rated USCF players who are also rated in FIDE. The same players - but different USCF/FIDE ratings.
The following page [Page 4] is valuable links on FIDE calculation. It is FIDE Players' Database which is Elo results for each player by tournaments, FIDE Players' Rating List, original FIDE rules of calculating Elo, and Chess Calculator for FIDE.
Then go to Chess Search [Search] if you need to specify or check the Elo information not covered here. The Search is conducted only via the Chess World Web but not via the Usual Web. The service was kindly provided by Google.
At last, we have approached to this page that is your start ground to find answer almost to any chess question. This Directory is not compiled by websites but by topics. And it is not a parade of best looking Chess Sites on the Web...
The motto of the Chess Web Directory is “Find Quickly in One Place Chess You Need!”. There are many beautiful Chess Sites on the Web. Some are not so nice, but they still have what you need, and it usually takes too long to find...
The task is not easy, and it will not take a week, month, or two... Each Category is limited to 10 websites only, the Category Chess Sites Brand New to 5. But let's try to find and make a Web Directory for Chess Only which will be very useful for chess lovers...
You are welcome to participate and send your ideas at contact@chesselo.com. What topic is not covered here? Do you know a better website? Which program in the topic of tournament management is the best?
This Web Directory is a deep link one. It means that a link will not always connect you to the website's Home Page. The Directory has been designed to answer the next question: "How not to waste your time in finding Chess You Need?"
