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I joined this site several days ago. I've been given someone to play so that I might gain a rating. So far he hasn't responded. At this rate I will win my first game on time fault. A second player I'm supposedly playing hasn't made his first move yet.

Roger, I have just challenged you. Welcome.

You have just had very bad luck with your opponents. Try playing a few more games at once if you want more action. You could also try live chess.

It's maybe best to issue a handful of challenges. It can be a bit slower for new people. You have no rating so this diminishes the range you can play in. That being said, the new people are very slow as well. I'm winning a dozen welcome games by default and more over, no one is saying a word. 

If you're looking for a quick, real-time game of chess, try the Live Chess (from the dropdown menu of "Play" in the green menu bar above). 

The good thing about "Online Chess" is that you're not in a rush and the time control can range from 1 day to 2 weeks, so you can make your moves whenever you have the time. If you enjoy online chess but want to have more moves to game, you can try starting new games. Or, like I said, maybe Live Chess is the one you're after. 

Hi again. Firt of all - sorry I was a rude. Just frustrated. I've been playing on i-Google but they're stopping it - which is why I moved. I do have a couple of games going now though (Thanks Arneson!) which is good. No - I'm not worried about live games - don't really have time. Just like to play a few moves when I turn on my computer. And maybe a few more when I turn off.

Thanks everyone.

Sorry, meant first of all...