Live Chess is still in beta, and there are still bugs being worked out (they do warn you about this when you log on). I think they're doing a good job all things considered-just be patient!
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this day and age if they can cure most of the worlds health problems then surly they can creat a web site that works

Erik says that there still are some problems with live chess. He says he's trying to fix them, For now, you should play unrated live chess so you're chess rating doesn't drop when you get cut off.
why do i play live chess and during my games it allwayscuts off ,its the only place i think people can not cheat when you play a quick game,come on guys and girls i pay good money 4 this ,especially when times are so hard 4 all of us get it sorted out.