About - www.chesselo.com

Www.chesselo.com is informative on chess and consists of the following 4 parts:

Part 1: Elo rating system in simple (Simple explanation on the topic).
Part 2: Chess search (Google chess search engine).
Part 3: Chess web directory (Chess links by categories).
Part 4: Chess puzzles (Best puzzles in the history of chess).
Besides, the Site Feed offers the Chess Links and Forums Item. Below is a short description of each part.

Part 1: Elo rating system in simple

This is a simple explanation of Elo rating system in chess. Mainly about FIDE, it is similar to other chess rating systems. It is not meant to be complete, but to help you understand the system and show you its elegance and beauty... You will see: Different Chess Organizations have adopted Elo's and Harkness' general ideas but added their own rules to them. Nowadays they usually have their own interpretation of Elo rating system. You will find answers to many other questions on the Elo system.

Why the Elo rating system is named Elo? What was the previous one? What are Elo results in chess? How to calculate Elo results? What is the Performance Rating? What are the Expected Result and Rating Change? What is the Grandmaster or International Master Norm? How to get a Norm and become a Grandmaster or International Master? How to get the initial rating? And much more... You will see the formulas and calculation examples. Read Page 1 [ Elo rating system - simple ] and Page 2 [ FIDE rating system ].

Page 3 [ Chess Top ] and Page 4 [ Chess Links ] are additional information on the Elo rating system. Page 3 is to show the difference in Elo calculation by FIDE and USCF. Just find there 5 top rated USCF players who are also rated in FIDE and compare. Page 4 is 5 valuable links to the FIDE Players' Database, FIDE Players' Rating List, FIDE lookup Tables for the Performance Rating and Norm Requirements, the FIDE rules, and the Chess Calculator Program for FIDE. You are recommended to visit and see.

Part 2: Chess search

This is a Google Chess Search Engine which conducts search only for the chess information on the web. This help you to find more on chess. The Chess Search Engine was kindly provided by Google, and we think that it gave more power and usefulness to this chess site. The search results will open in another page which is outside of www.chesselo.com. The Chess Search Engine Page [ Search ] is located just after Page 4. This will give you an opportunity to specify what you have read on the spot.

Part 3: Chess web directory

Chess web directory is an attempt to save your time, find Chess you need, and put all in one place by categories and topics. Each Category is limited to 10 websites, Category Chess Sites Brand New to 5. All Categories are chess-related except Category Chess But Not. The latter is not directly related to Chess but to any legal stuff which may bring comfort to chess players. When a Category is complete, a better site must replace another one. Free submission, no reciprocal links asked.

Chess web directory is not compiled by websites but by topics, and it is not a parade of best looking chess sites on the web... The directory's mission is to propose you a place where you can find answer almost to any chess question. The task is not easy... You are welcome to participate and send your ideas at contact@chesselo.com. What topic is not covered here? Do you know a better site or better program on the topic? Each link of the directory is explained as for what to do and where to go.

The following Categories are available:
Chess Organizations (6) - Chess Tournaments (4) - Chess Programs (5) - Chess Ratings (5) - Chess Play (2) - Chess Other (6) - Chess Beginner (3) - Chess Sites Brand New (0) - Chess but Not You may Need It (1).
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Part 4: Chess puzzles

The Chess Puzzles Page has been created to provide you with the best chess puzzles, to improve your chess, and to enrich the content of www.chesselo.com. You can find the current puzzle at the top and the puzzle answer at the bottom. At the bottom of the Chess Puzzles Page, you can also find the links to other chess puzzles with answers. You are advised to recheck your solution first and only then to see the answer to the chess puzzle. The Page will be updated, at least, once or twice a month.

Thank you and welcome to know more on chess by having visited www.chesselo.com.

Site Last Updated

Www.chesselo.com was last updated on 17 November as follows:

Part 1: Elo rating system in simple
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[ Page 3 ] - No change.
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Part 2: Chess search
[ Search ] - No change.

Part 3: Chess web directory
One site added to the Category Chess Sites Brand New (Not older than 1 year).

Part 4: Chess puzzles
New puzzle, Chess Puzzle 23, was added.
New, free .pdf ebook "Typical Chess Combination Puzzles. Part I." was added.
The ebook covers 10 main typical chess combinations of total 20. Each combination is demonstrated with 1 example and 1-2 puzzles. Find the download link at the bottom of the Chess Puzzles Main Page. 182 KB.

The Site Public Visibility Sign is available on the About Page.

Chess Links and Forums

You have visited www.chesselo.com and cannot find the answer to your chess question...

The following is List A [ Chess Links] and List B [ Chess Forums ] to assist you more. Here you must find what you are looking for on chess. Short description of each website follows. The more visitors, the higher position of the website in the List, which does not mean that the less visited site is less powerful. The Lists are to be updated monthly on the 1st Day of the Month. The following is valid as of 1 October.

List A: Chess Links
1. Chess Links at Chessopolis.com
Essential Links, Game Collections, Chess Books, Organizations, Computer Chess, Correspondence & E-mail Chess, History, Online Chess, Openings, Players & Bios, Puzzles, Software, Tutorials & Lessons.
2. Chess Links at WorldChessLinks.net
Online Chess, Chess Software, Theory, Chess Games Database, Online Databases, Chess Archeology, Chess Links, Chess Books, Chess Events, Play Chess, Fide Ratings.

List B: Chess Forums
1. Chess Forum at ChessForums.org
General Chess Discussion, Chess Openings, Correspondence Games, Chess Game Analysis, Chess Puzzles, Beginner's Corner, Chess Articles, Chess Software, Chess Books.
2. Chess Forum at ChessExchange.com
Getting Started, Improvement and Instruction, Chess for Kids, Chess Product Reviews, Chess Links, Chess Software, Chess Database Management, Internet Playing Sites.

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