Playchess.com Help


Follow these steps if you would like to use Playchess.com for your lesson.

  1. Download the Playchess.com client. Once downloaded, install it by running the program PlayChessSetup.exe.
  2. After installation, run the program, create a new account, then login with your newly created account.
  3. Once you have logged in, you will see the main server windows. In the Rooms window, enter the Training and Teaching room by double-clicking on it.
    (Screenshot - click anywhere inside the browser window to exit the viewer.)
  4. Now click on the Players tab, in the window on the left. (Screenshot.) This will display a player list.
  5. Invite me to an analysis by selecting my nickname (Tiger-Lilov), then clicking on the Analysis button just below the list.
    (Screenshot.)
  6. Once I have accepted the invitation, a board and any required windows will appear, including a small Analysis Control window, which can be used to request control of the board and pieces.
    (Screenshot.)