How would this sound to you? I think that it would be a very useful addition simply because lower rated players that play OTB chess don’t have enough ways to prepare for their rounds. Adding someone’s online account to the FIDE profile would help everybody study better and therefore get experience in studying and preparation, so that if they ever get serious enough to get a good title, they already know how preparing for a game works.
Maybe after Chess.com buys FIDE.
I know that’s meant as a joke but I’m actually serious, I’d love to see this feature be included.
I don't think it's necessary? If you need your opponent's rating to play your best chess and prepare, then sorry, you are on the wrong path. Treat every opponent equally. If someone gets to know what you play and digs up the lines, chess won't be fun. You would soon start facing 20 moves of theory just like master level.
I don't think it's necessary? If you need your opponent's rating to play your best chess and prepare, then sorry, you are on the wrong path. Treat every opponent equally. If someone gets to know what you play and digs up the lines, chess won't be fun. You would soon start facing 20 moves of theory just like master level.
right
Not the dumbest idea posted, but will give it an "honorable mention".
Posting one's online accounts is an invasion of privacy.
Every player has adequate ways and means to prepare, it's called a study plan which requires hard work, dedication, discipline and a will to achieve the plan. Preparation begins ahead of tournament, not during. Trying to add new material in between games is like cramming for a test; it does not work and the results are usually worse. Play what you know, what you do best, avoid blunders and make your opponent beat you. If you cannot adequately study and analyze master games, which are readily available, then attempting to analyze your next opponent's games won't matter. It is better to review your game just played than worry about your next opponent. If a player gains a title (any title is good), they will have developed good study habits, discipline and strong determination, none of which would be shaped or enhanced by knowing someone's online accounts.
Rupam44 insights were also good
How would this sound to you? I think that it would be a very useful addition simply because lower rated players that play OTB chess don’t have enough ways to prepare for their rounds. Adding someone’s online account to the FIDE profile would help everybody study better and therefore get experience in studying and preparation, so that if they ever get serious enough to get a good title, they already know how preparing for a game works.