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Today marks the 24th anniversary of RedHotPawn.com.
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
🎄’Tis the season to be jolly.🎄
(Yes, it's time for the RHP Xmas logo once again! )
(Yes, it's time for the RHP Xmas logo once again! )
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🎄’Tis the season to be jolly.🎄
(Yes, it's time for the RHP Xmas logo once again! )
(Yes, it's time for the RHP Xmas logo once again! )
Edinburgh Chess Club receives some surprise new ornaments plus some sage advice from The Planet Greenpawn - "Always Pause Before Promoting".
#chess
#chess
Always Pause Before Promoting - by greenpawn34
The Planet Greenpawn
www.redhotpawn.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Edinburgh Chess Club receives some surprise new ornaments plus some sage advice from The Planet Greenpawn - "Always Pause Before Promoting".
#chess
#chess
The widely reported Amazon Web Service issues today have resulted in an outage.
Timeouts are suspended, so when we come back up timeouts will not be available for 24 hours at least.
Right now, its out of our hands until AWS recovers. Sincere apologies for the disruption.
#chess #aws #outage
Timeouts are suspended, so when we come back up timeouts will not be available for 24 hours at least.
Right now, its out of our hands until AWS recovers. Sincere apologies for the disruption.
#chess #aws #outage
October 20, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The widely reported Amazon Web Service issues today are causing delays with email delivery. If issues continue, timeouts will be suspended.
October 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The widely reported Amazon Web Service issues today are causing delays with email delivery. If issues continue, timeouts will be suspended.
The iPad app is scheduled to have a major update before the end of the year, but for now, if you prefer, the website works great on iPad!
October 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The iPad app is scheduled to have a major update before the end of the year, but for now, if you prefer, the website works great on iPad!
We changed the way the captured pieces appear during the new update but it is always possible to keep it the way it was before. #chess
1 ) Open Board Options (Img 1)
2 ) Toggle OFF Compact Captured Material. (Img 1)
3) Compact - more board on your screen (Img 2)
4) Expanded - classic style. (Img 3)
1 ) Open Board Options (Img 1)
2 ) Toggle OFF Compact Captured Material. (Img 1)
3) Compact - more board on your screen (Img 2)
4) Expanded - classic style. (Img 3)
October 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
We changed the way the captured pieces appear during the new update but it is always possible to keep it the way it was before. #chess
1 ) Open Board Options (Img 1)
2 ) Toggle OFF Compact Captured Material. (Img 1)
3) Compact - more board on your screen (Img 2)
4) Expanded - classic style. (Img 3)
1 ) Open Board Options (Img 1)
2 ) Toggle OFF Compact Captured Material. (Img 1)
3) Compact - more board on your screen (Img 2)
4) Expanded - classic style. (Img 3)
If you are a desktop/laptop player, you will notice up to 3 new icons beside your board.
1 : Flip the board - get a different perspective on your game.
2 : Board settings - Theme and tweaks, such as animations.
3 : Expand the board - available when using game analysis or similar tools.
#chess
1 : Flip the board - get a different perspective on your game.
2 : Board settings - Theme and tweaks, such as animations.
3 : Expand the board - available when using game analysis or similar tools.
#chess
October 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you are a desktop/laptop player, you will notice up to 3 new icons beside your board.
1 : Flip the board - get a different perspective on your game.
2 : Board settings - Theme and tweaks, such as animations.
3 : Expand the board - available when using game analysis or similar tools.
#chess
1 : Flip the board - get a different perspective on your game.
2 : Board settings - Theme and tweaks, such as animations.
3 : Expand the board - available when using game analysis or similar tools.
#chess
The new board interface is now live!
We hope you're enjoying the new experience! If not, you can disable features like legal move highlighting and animations in the board settings.
#chess
We hope you're enjoying the new experience! If not, you can disable features like legal move highlighting and animations in the board settings.
#chess
October 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The new board interface is now live!
We hope you're enjoying the new experience! If not, you can disable features like legal move highlighting and animations in the board settings.
#chess
We hope you're enjoying the new experience! If not, you can disable features like legal move highlighting and animations in the board settings.
#chess
If you need a chess board image for your socials either directly from a FEN or by setting up the board, you can do so from the improved FEN Viewer.
Download the image with no watermarking, or just share the interactive page link for the last position.
www.redhotpawn.com/chess/chess-...
#chess
Download the image with no watermarking, or just share the interactive page link for the last position.
www.redhotpawn.com/chess/chess-...
#chess
October 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you need a chess board image for your socials either directly from a FEN or by setting up the board, you can do so from the improved FEN Viewer.
Download the image with no watermarking, or just share the interactive page link for the last position.
www.redhotpawn.com/chess/chess-...
#chess
Download the image with no watermarking, or just share the interactive page link for the last position.
www.redhotpawn.com/chess/chess-...
#chess
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
The game play board and layout has been redesigned to avoid scrolling and improving focus on the board.
A message will now appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to expand the message if you have received a lengthy message.
#chess
The game play board and layout has been redesigned to avoid scrolling and improving focus on the board.
A message will now appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to expand the message if you have received a lengthy message.
#chess
September 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
The game play board and layout has been redesigned to avoid scrolling and improving focus on the board.
A message will now appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to expand the message if you have received a lengthy message.
#chess
The game play board and layout has been redesigned to avoid scrolling and improving focus on the board.
A message will now appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to expand the message if you have received a lengthy message.
#chess
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
If you are new to chess, it can be overwhelming to learn what can move where and how.
By default, all legal moves will now be highlighted as a piece is selected. Invalid moves are rejected immediately.
#chess
If you are new to chess, it can be overwhelming to learn what can move where and how.
By default, all legal moves will now be highlighted as a piece is selected. Invalid moves are rejected immediately.
#chess
September 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
If you are new to chess, it can be overwhelming to learn what can move where and how.
By default, all legal moves will now be highlighted as a piece is selected. Invalid moves are rejected immediately.
#chess
If you are new to chess, it can be overwhelming to learn what can move where and how.
By default, all legal moves will now be highlighted as a piece is selected. Invalid moves are rejected immediately.
#chess
Choose a new set or board from the visually previewed list, or simply randomize a selection to see if you like the result!
You can now toggle options such as inset board coordinates, legal move indicators, and even animate your opponent's last move while viewing your game.
#chess
You can now toggle options such as inset board coordinates, legal move indicators, and even animate your opponent's last move while viewing your game.
#chess
September 23, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Choose a new set or board from the visually previewed list, or simply randomize a selection to see if you like the result!
You can now toggle options such as inset board coordinates, legal move indicators, and even animate your opponent's last move while viewing your game.
#chess
You can now toggle options such as inset board coordinates, legal move indicators, and even animate your opponent's last move while viewing your game.
#chess
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
The new board interface is arriving soon. As we approach the release, we’ll share tips to enhance your experience on the platform.
You can access board settings from any game board by selecting the settings (cog) icon. Previewed in real-time.
#chess
The new board interface is arriving soon. As we approach the release, we’ll share tips to enhance your experience on the platform.
You can access board settings from any game board by selecting the settings (cog) icon. Previewed in real-time.
#chess
September 22, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Exploring the New Board Interface (Web Only)
The new board interface is arriving soon. As we approach the release, we’ll share tips to enhance your experience on the platform.
You can access board settings from any game board by selecting the settings (cog) icon. Previewed in real-time.
#chess
The new board interface is arriving soon. As we approach the release, we’ll share tips to enhance your experience on the platform.
You can access board settings from any game board by selecting the settings (cog) icon. Previewed in real-time.
#chess
The new board interface is now in beta! New sets, new boards, new features and new tools! Available to everyone mid-September. #chess #redhotpawn
August 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
The new board interface is now in beta! New sets, new boards, new features and new tools! Available to everyone mid-September. #chess #redhotpawn
June 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
After 20 years of playing correspondence-style daily chess, ZorroTheFox has just made his 3 millionth move.
He has been a tremendous member of the RHP community during this time, and we hope he continues to play on for many more moves too.
Congratulations Zorro! 🦊
He has been a tremendous member of the RHP community during this time, and we hope he continues to play on for many more moves too.
Congratulations Zorro! 🦊
June 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
After 20 years of playing correspondence-style daily chess, ZorroTheFox has just made his 3 millionth move.
He has been a tremendous member of the RHP community during this time, and we hope he continues to play on for many more moves too.
Congratulations Zorro! 🦊
He has been a tremendous member of the RHP community during this time, and we hope he continues to play on for many more moves too.
Congratulations Zorro! 🦊
The existing option to replace a promoted pawn is often missed by players, so when the new board UI releases, the selection is instead made right on the board. Available soon.
#chess
#chess
June 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The existing option to replace a promoted pawn is often missed by players, so when the new board UI releases, the selection is instead made right on the board. Available soon.
#chess
#chess
The new RHP board UI will be arriving soon, featuring tools to "mark up" the board + some new updated designs. 🔥
May 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The new RHP board UI will be arriving soon, featuring tools to "mark up" the board + some new updated designs. 🔥
If you struggle to find the time to make your moves without interruption, remember you can install either the Android or iPhone app to catch up during the quieter moments in life.
Search Red Hot Pawn on your app store to get started.
Search Red Hot Pawn on your app store to get started.
February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you struggle to find the time to make your moves without interruption, remember you can install either the Android or iPhone app to catch up during the quieter moments in life.
Search Red Hot Pawn on your app store to get started.
Search Red Hot Pawn on your app store to get started.
Today marks the 24th anniversary of RedHotPawn.com.
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
February 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today marks the 24th anniversary of RedHotPawn.com.
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
Approx 210384 hours of online chess with an uptime of 99.99%+.
Thanks to all the long term members who've been along for the ride, and to those who have more recently joined.
Onwards towards the quarter century!
RedHotPawn.com wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎅🎁
December 23, 2024 at 8:22 PM
RedHotPawn.com wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎅🎁
A light hearted time waster to test your gray matter...it's Greenpawn's 2024 Xmas quiz!
Red Hot Pawn Christmas Quiz. 2024 - by greenpawn34
The Planet Greenpawn
www.redhotpawn.com
December 17, 2024 at 2:13 PM
A light hearted time waster to test your gray matter...it's Greenpawn's 2024 Xmas quiz!