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Italian Game
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Italian Game opening · pieces update live
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Real Elo Ratings
FIDE-standard ratings tracked across every single game. Your number means something here.
Instant Matchmaking
Four time controls. Balanced opponents. You'll never wait more than 30 seconds.
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From lightning bullet rounds to deep classical games. Your clock, your style.
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