Add minimum account age/games played filter for matchmaking

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Avatar of hedonit
100% of cheaters have new accounts with limited game histories. Let users filter matchmaking with criteria to avoid these risky accounts.
Avatar of Martin_Stahl

I don't believe that any filters are going to be created but staff are looking into changes in the matchmaking algorithm that would work in a functionally similar manner

https://www.chess.com/blog/FairPlay/breaking-down-100-000-closures-a-month

Avatar of hedonit

Filters immediately address the problem with minimal dev time. This could be implemented by end of business tomorrow.

"Looking into changes" really isn't enough. This is an obvious opportunity to push quality of life features for established players to test efficacy before making sitewide changes. Chess.com operates from a disadvantaged position where cheaters represent a major UX problem. You can only catch them after they've created a poor experience for legitimate players. Forcing new accounts to establish themselves creates asymmetric costs where an initial investment is required before they have the opportunity to cheat.

Avatar of jawbreakerss

Yes, I actually created a similar post! Its so easy to create and fix this every day frustration for a lot of players.

Avatar of hedonit

This is a classic example of deprioritizing paying members because there is no upsell opportunity. 
What a shame.

Avatar of GraysonKellogg
There is actually a “Minimum Games Played” filter, but it’s on the website and really hidden. They should make an account age filter, though.
Avatar of GraysonKellogg
Plus, it is only for Daily Games… I agree that both of them should be available everywhere.