How to Challenge an Opponent Directly

To challenge someone directly, either click on the Challenge icon in the Main Toolbar , or go to the Action menu and select Challenge Opponent. You will be presented with the Challenge dialog:

Fill in the handle of the player you wish to challenge, and specify the time control, type of game, whether the game will be rated or not, and in some cases color that you wish to play.

If your prospective opponent accepts your challenge, the game will immediately begin. If he declines, either through an automatic formula, closed status, or manually, you will receive a message in your Console

Note that if you are assigned to play someone in a tourney game, it is best to challenge them through tournamentbot rather than the challenge dialog. Also, challenging someone directly is usually best only when the two of you have already discussed playing. If you are just looking for a game, posting a seek ad is a much more efficient method than sending out repeated challenges.

See Also:
Finding an opponent
How to seek a game
Starting your assigned tournament game
Finding an opponent
Window Options
match - command line help
withdraw - command line help