To begin, purchase a Match Set and complete a short form with both players’ names and mailing addresses. Each player receives a deck of pre-addressed move cards. White makes the first move, places a stamp, and sends the card by mail. The game unfolds one move at a time.

The Correspondence Chess Company offers Match Sets and individual Move Card decks. A Match Set includes two decks of 50 pre-addressed move cards—one for each player—allowing a full correspondence chess game to be played by mail.

Traditional correspondence chess requires envelopes, addressing, and setup. The Correspondence Chess Company simplifies the process with pre-addressed move cards. Each card is ready to send, allowing players to focus on the game itself.

No envelopes.
No addressing.
No setup.

Orders are typically prepared within a few business days. Each deck is printed and assembled before shipping. Delivery times vary depending on destination.

Currently, orders ship within the United States. International shipping may be offered in the future.

Yes. All move cards are printed on paper stock and are fully recyclable. Packaging materials are paper-based and designed to minimize plastic use.