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Outrageous! You can't play multiple games anymore.
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It seems there might be a misunderstanding. On Chess.com, it is possible to play multiple games simultaneously, especially for Premium members who can host or participate in simultaneous exhibitions (simuls). If you're encountering issues, it could be due to a specific game type, a limit on unaccepted challenges, or a potential bug.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Simultaneous Games (Simuls):
Premium members on Chess.com can host or participate in simuls, which allow them to play multiple games at once.
Daily Games:
While there's no limit to the number of daily games you can play, there is a limit to how many daily games you can challenge when you have a lot of open, unaccepted challenges. Specifically, if you have more than ten daily games where it's your turn, you might not be able to send out new challenge invites until some of those games are resolved.
Potential Issues:
If you're experiencing problems, it might be due to:
Bug: Chess.com has acknowledged UI bugs, such as issues with analysis mode and game libraries.
VPN: Using a VPN might sometimes cause connection issues, and changing your VPN endpoint location might help, according to Chess.com.
Timeout Issues: You might have timed out too many games in the past, which could affect your ability to join new daily tournaments according to Chess.com.
Membership Level: It's worth checking your membership level, as some features might be restricted to certain tiers.
This is a 12 year old thread.
Is there any real reason you revived it?
You have only played 4 live games, none of them recently.
You are correct, on Chess.com, players can indeed play multiple games simultaneously, with specific features for Premium members regarding "simultaneous exhibitions" or "simuls". Daily games also allow for multiple simultaneous matches, with a limit on the number of challenges one can send if they have a large number of open, unaccepted daily game challenges. Chess.com support states that premium members can host and participate in simuls.
Regarding the older forum thread you referenced: The fact that it's a 12-year-old thread does indicate the information within it may not be entirely accurate or up-to-date, especially concerning changes to features over time.
Regarding your concerns about potential issues and membership levels:
Bugs: While Chess.com has acknowledged some UI bugs, it's possible these have been addressed since the thread was created.
VPN: Using a VPN can sometimes cause connection problems, and Chess.com suggests changing the VPN endpoint location as a potential solution.
Timeout Issues: If you've timed out in too many games in the past, it might affect your ability to join new daily tournaments.
Membership Level: It is true that some features, including playing multiple live games simultaneously, require a Premium membership.
To summarize, while the possibility of playing multiple games simultaneously exists on Chess.com (especially with a Premium membership), the older thread's information about potential issues may be outdated. You should check your current membership status and Chess.com's official documentation for the most accurate and up-to-date information on playing multiple games simultaneously.