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BIGKINAK

I am sorry for even having to bring this to anyones attention, as I cannot see for any reason why you would cheat in the greatest Gentlemans game on the planet; but here it is.

I host a loty of tournaments I am an experienced poacher hunter, cheat finder, and engine user in my rating area.  i can not find anything anywhere on Chess.com on this type of cheating that has just reared it's ugly head.

Example to keep things private and safe.

I just started  new tournament, I am directing it: stats 3 days, 5 player tourney ! place advance, <1500.

Advanced stats custom trophies, games rated do not use tie break, invite only

I join my new tournamnet as I am rated 1499.

I then invite members to play all rated 1200 or less.

What is Chess.com policy on this type of cheating?  I have found a player fitting this, so easy was it to spot.

25 tourniments entered , 12 1st 5 2nds 2 3rds

all directed by him. 

Martin_Stahl

That isn't cheating. Players are free to choose their opponent's in Daily chess, via open seeks and this isn't much different.

 

They shouldn't get many rating points for winning and if they lose they will likely lose quite a few.  Players are free to look at the player's stats to see that their average opponent rating is low and can realize that is likely how they maintain that rating. 

BIGKINAK

tHANK YOU

BowlerChess

It feels like this is just the type of person who is comfortable being the level they are at and are afraid of learning something new by losing frequently.  They will probably never get much better than they are now and for some people, that is okay.  I like trying to take a few high rated scalps every now and again.  It doesn't happen often, but when it does it is great.  The bonus is that, when I lose to those better players, I can get my games analyzed and see where my weaknesses are.  

 

To each their own I guess.

BIGKINAK

Yes Sir,

If it is not cheating by Chess.com Standards then my only other concern is to make sure all my guys no what is happening there so they can make better decision on wether to accept an invitation or not. Thanks for your input.  I also love defeating a big gun, it do feel good.  lol.