playing myself on alt account for free rating, will I get banned

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alright so if I make a new account and play against it and intentionaly let myself win for free rating will I be banned, I have made the account but I havent tried yet, will I get banned if I do that?

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speedy1149 wrote:

alright so if I make a new account and play against it and intentionaly let myself win for free rating will I be banned, I have made the account but I havent tried yet, will I get banned if I do that?

Yes, that will get accounts banned. Multiple accounts without staff approval can get accounts closed, even if they don't play each other.

https://support.chess.com/article/596-can-i-have-multiple-accounts

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Dang
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PogosBest wrote:

I am sure GM'S have multiple accounts  WITHOUT  staff approval 

You can have alts, chess.com isn't going to ban you for it even though it's technically against the rules. Note - I'm not encouraging this, pls no ban martin. If you play them against your main you'll get banned though.

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speedy1149 wrote:

alright so if I make a new account and play against it and intentionaly let myself win for free rating will I be banned, I have made the account but I havent tried yet, will I get banned if I do that?

Yes, if used without permission.

Also, gaining free points this way is definitely a no-no.

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It's not allowed
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Quick way to get banned
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Aarav-2012-no-0002 wrote:

i did some research about this and got to know that if it is not repeated many times and if you played just once and you did not gained elo and like you never repeat this thing again the max you can get is a red flag but getting account ban is not really possible.

If you're reported it's highly likely one of both accounts will be banned for playing each other's. Unapproved alts could also be banned if reported, even if they don't play each other

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Rating manipulation reduces the value of genuine ratings, just as counterfeit money will reduce the value of genuine money and just as lies will reduce the value of truth.

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Bro i want free brilliants by playing with myself, will i get banned?

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neatgreatfire wrote:
PogosBest wrote:

I am sure GM'S have multiple accounts WITHOUT staff approval

You can have alts, chess.com isn't going to ban you for it even though it's technically against the rules. Note - I'm not encouraging this, pls no ban martin. If you play them against your main you'll get banned though.

What if they're unrated games

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speedy1149 wrote:

alright so if I make a new account and play against it and intentionaly let myself win for free rating will I be banned, I have made the account but I havent tried yet, will I get banned if I do that?

Obviously

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Just_an_average_player136 wrote:
neatgreatfire wrote:
PogosBest wrote:

I am sure GM'S have multiple accounts WITHOUT staff approval

You can have alts, chess.com isn't going to ban you for it even though it's technically against the rules. Note - I'm not encouraging this, pls no ban martin. If you play them against your main you'll get banned though.

What if they're unrated games

Like to get more team matches for achievements

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Just_an_average_player136 wrote:
Just_an_average_player136 wrote:
neatgreatfire wrote:
PogosBest wrote:

I am sure GM'S have multiple accounts WITHOUT staff approval

You can have alts, chess.com isn't going to ban you for it even though it's technically against the rules. Note - I'm not encouraging this, pls no ban martin. If you play them against your main you'll get banned though.

What if they're unrated games

Like to get more team matches for achievements

In what sense is it an "achievement", if you cheat to get it?

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@blueemu: great!!!!! stole my thunder. can't comprehend people who cheat themselves.
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