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you could try out a weird opening or use it to tutor a player throughout a game
I tend to play unrated when I'm playing with a handicap (ill, time-odds, piece-odds) or when I'm experimenting (new opening, new time control). I can also answer questions about the game before we're finished. Unrated means exactly what it sounds like--your rating will not be affected in any way by the game.
savy_swede wrote: use it to tutor a player throughout a game
My best reason!
yes for fun no risk of losing points if u lose or draw and for me a way i can freely give advice and teach some things without risk.....
I play unrated games, if I want to try out a particular strategy or opening. If the opening does not work out for my style, then no harm done, but if it works well, then I can incoroporate it into my repetoire of strategies to use in rated games.
I use it to play players that have a rating that is many rating points over my rating. This is a good way to play a better player and bring your best game without losing rating points. I have also played some tournaments organized by players for fun on this website. It's good way to allow a lower rated player to play you and sharpen his game.
Can anyone explain to me the purpose of an unrated game. What does the rule book say? Is it playing just for fun or something?