How to spot potential "CHEATERS" on chess.com ???

* Here are some detailed tips to help you spot potential "CHEATERS" on Chess.com :-

1. Impatience with Opponents: Cheaters may push their opponents to make a move quickly, even in games with longer time controls like '3 days a move’1.

2. Demands for a Trophy: Some cheaters might hassle you to give them a trophy for “their” great effort, as if winning the game isn’t enough.

3. Personality of a Software Engine: Players using a chess engine might exhibit no real emotion about the game or have any off-line life events affecting their online play.

4. Higher Rating Than You: While not always indicative of cheating, an opponent with a significantly higher rating and better gameplay could be a sign, especially if they have a history of rapid rating improvement.

5. Accusations by Others: If other players have accused your opponent of cheating, it could be worth considering, especially if there’s a pattern of such accusations.

6. Knight Maneuvers: Overly sophisticated maneuvers with a knight, which seem too advanced for the player’s level, might indicate the use of a chess engine.

7. Too Perfect to Be True: If a player seems too perfect, with no natural flaws in their presentation, play, or participation, be wary. Cheaters often try not to appear as cheaters.

8. Accuracy: Premium members can check the average accuracy of moves. If your opponent has an unusually high accuracy for a long game, it could be suspicious.

9. Constant Time to Move: If your opponent takes a consistent amount of time for every move, regardless of the complexity of the position, it might indicate the use of a chess engine.

10. Reporting: If you suspect someone is cheating, you can report them to Chess.com. On the web version, go to the suspect’s profile, click on the three dots, and select 'report’.

Remember, these are just indicators and not definitive proof of cheating. Chess.com has its own sophisticated methods for detecting and dealing with cheaters, so it’s best to report suspicious behavior and let the platform handle it.

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