The ICCF Webserver is a purpose-built system
for correspondence chess players and administrators.
It can organize a wide variety of CC events
internationally, zonally, nationally or by special category.
Each event can be flexibly tailored by
organizers or administrators to suit their own particular needs.
Extensive playing facilities are provided for
individuals and teams.
ICCF titles, norms and ratings are fully
supported.
Evolution.
In order to make an easy transition to webserver play, the roles and
responsibilities of administrators and players will largely remain unchanged,
although the method of discharging these responsibilities may differ from
other playing modes. The first
version of the webserver will offer basic functionality; delivery of further
features will be staged.
Simplicity.
The webserver technology will be exploited to automate many routine
playing and administrative functions. However,
it will not seek to offer complex facilities - for example, it will not be a
full-function chess-playing engine; it will not evaluate positions; nor will
it recognize infrequent situations such as threefold repetition or the 50-move
rule.
Time.
Central webserver time will be the definitive base for all time
displays and calculations, including start and stop dates, holidays and
leaves, time consumed and time remaining. The current
central webserver time can be viewed on the Welcome page.