If it's a long game, you have to set up the challenge and wait for your friend to respond (he may not be on the site when you do this).
wiggle2, if your friend accepts the challenge, the game automatically begins.
Yes, sorry-the game does begin automatically.
thanks , every body, I do understand now, appreciate all the good tips, farewell, I'm now on my way to good chess games.
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