Ever wish you could play chess with friends or family who live far away? Or wish you could play against some of the best chess players in the world? Well, NOW you CAN! Have a seat in front of your computer, flex those click-happy fingers, and come to the Internet Gaming Zone!

The Zone, as it's called for short, is a FREE gaming service that allows you to play fun, exciting, challenging games on the Internet. With 5 million registered members from around the world, nearly 30,000 concurrent users at peak times, and more than 80 available games, the Zone is the most popular and comprehensive gaming community on the Internet.

Here you can compete against some of the best players on the Internet or just meet new people over a casual game. The Zone is also the place to go to get the latest game tips and news about Chess. It's free, easy to use, and features ranking systems to chart your rise toward stardom.

And for an extra challenge and the opportunity to win excellent prizes, you can participate in the many ongoing tournaments and events. Zone members host more than 600 tournaments a week, for players of every skill level. In addition, the Zone staff organizes major open tournaments complete with corporate sponsors and prizes.