Email chess through your web browser, entirely free!
Some features of Chess by Message are:
- Click-and-drag game board
- Player ratings
- Opponent matching
- Replayable game history
- Flexible time controls
- Export your games in "PGN" format
Top Rated Players: 
- Harry Ingersol (2108)
- Brad Heilman (2072)
- Werner Baer (2062)
- Yancy Dennis (2026)
- Mike (2002)
Site Statistics:
833 recently active players.932 games in progress.
Nov 21 - Now with flexible time controls
When you start a game, specify a time limit "per move" or "for the game". Under a "per move" time control, a player's clock is reset to the allowed move time (eg. 30 days) after each move.
Conversely, under a "for the game" time control, a player's clock is not reset. A player has a limited amount of time (eg. 30 days) to make EVERY move for that game. The clock counts down whenever it is that player's turn to move. So, under a "for the game" time control, be careful not to waste too much of your time too early in the game!
Jun 15 - Simpler Login Method for Players
Chess by Message has simplified its login method for players. Players now log in using their email address and password. Usernames no longer exist on the site.
The new login method simplifies the sign-up procedure for new players, and aims to reduce confusion experienced by some already registered players.
Mar 25 - CbM Recommended by IECC
The International Email Chess Club (IECC) recommends Chess by Message to its members as a server-based email chess alternative, if direct emailing between players is not possible. To further show their support for Chess by Message, they have listed us at the top of their email chess site links. Chess by Message thanks the IECC for its ongoing support.
For more information about the International Email Chess Club, please visit their website at http://www.chess-iecc.com/.