why do I keep getting paired with players with 1000+ scores as someone with a 400-500 score?

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Hi! I’m a beginner and just getting straight slaughtered every game as I keep getting paired with folks with 1000+ scores. Is there a way I can be paired with folks starting out too?
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prinkletown wrote:
Hi! I’m a beginner and just getting straight slaughtered every game as I keep getting paired with folks with 1000+ scores. Is there a way I can be paired with folks starting out too?

If you're creating random seeks your rating range allows it.

https://support.chess.com/en/articles/8598433-how-do-i-choose-what-rating-my-opponents-are

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Omg had no idea. Thank you!