There are several good places to play chess online right from your home. All you need is a computer and access to the internet. When I originally sat down to write this article I discovered that 12 pages of writing could not do justice to all the extra features these clubs offer, and 12 + pages takes up a lot of space... however, during my research I ran across an excellent web page called The Chess Kamikaze Home Page. This place has several good articles for chessplayers including Guide to Playing Chess on the Web, written by Steven A. Lopez.
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News 6
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History 5
Analysis 5
General 1
2026 WCA Tour Leaders
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Becker | 2003 | 241.51 |
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 216.61 |
| James Coons | 1727 | 186.19 |
| Aaron Jing | 2067 | 183.87 |
| James Ellis | 1700 | 153.86 |
| Derek Sachs | 2161 | 152.44 |
2025 WCA Tour Winners
| Name | Rating | Points |
|---|---|---|
| John De Mastri | 1685 | 475.83 |
| Aaron Jing | 2015 | 469.63 |
| Guy Hoffman | 1900 | 435.76 |
| Avanash Ram Amarnath | 1661 | 377.71 |
| Trevor Magness | 2308 | 371.35 |
Tour Events
| Wisconsin Closed State Championship (08/14) |
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
Tournaments
| Wisconsin Closed State Championship (08/14) |
| Hales Corners Challenge XXXIX (October 3, 2026 - Saturday) (10/03) |
Champions
State Champions: Trevor Magness and Tamas Petenyi