If this happens during a game, you can often logout and restart your browser quickly enough to return and complete the game. You have four minutes from the time you disconnect to return and continue playing. Login as a guest. Once you have connected to the site, a window will open with a chess board in the upper left. Above this board is a menu with some drop down options.
Accounts become active immediately.
There is no cost to become a member of Achess. As a member, you'll get a site rating, which is saved each time you leave. You'll have access to the daily puzzles, and you'll be eligible to join the daily tournaments, win tickets, and possibly win a cash prize in our daily drawing at 11pm Eastern. This will challenge the person you selected to a 10 minute game. You can change the length of the game by altering your preferences before you challenge someone.