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: 
- Werner Baer (2047)
- Jose Luis Llorente (1979)
- Pablo Vazquez (1888)
- jeff (1885)
- Jim Oppedal (1874)
Site Statistics:
654 registered players.404 games in progress.
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/.
May 4 - Chess by Message reviewed
Chess by Message was recently reviewed by the US Chess Federation's Director of Correspondence Chess, National Master Alex Dunne. He says:
I played ... without any difficulties other than the struggle my opponent put up. Check this site out!
Alex has kindly allowed me to publish a copy of his review.