Cheap and Lazy - What a combination!

The people who make chess software, whether it be part of an Internet
Chess Service or a Playing Program, need to support their family. So
quit being a cheap SOB and pay for something!

Roger

(Philippe Gagne) wrote in message ...
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A few questions I would like to ask readers, if I may:

A lot of sites out there offer chess by email with a graphical interface
(ie: redhotpawn.com, playchess.de, itsyourturn.com) Are there any sites out
there offering this service free of charge without limitation to users?

And, the sites that offer premium benefits with paid membership, is it
manditory for someone to pay at some point so long as their account is open
with the said site?

The next question is: is there any chess freeware out there that offers the
following key features: 1: level difficulty adjustment, 2: ability to play
with/without clocks, 3: player's
view from bottom to top (ie: if you are playing black, your pieces are at
the bottom of the screen?)

I await your answers
Phil