Add minimum account age/games played filter for matchmaking
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hedonit
Sep 24, 2025
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100% of cheaters have new accounts with limited game histories.
Let users filter matchmaking with criteria to avoid these risky accounts.
Sep 24, 2025
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#2
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
Sep 24, 2025
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#3
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.
Dec 19, 2025
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#4
This is a classic example of deprioritizing paying members because there is no upsell opportunity.
What a shame.
Dec 19, 2025
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#5
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.
Dec 19, 2025
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#6
Plus, it is only for Daily Games… I agree that both of them should be available everywhere.
Dec 23, 2025
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#7
Anyone else willing to cancel their subscription if Chess.com continues to prioritize free accounts over paid accounts?
Dec 23, 2025
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#8
hedonit wrote:
Anyone else willing to cancel their subscription if Chess.com continues to prioritize free accounts over paid accounts?
No. In fact, I think prioritizing free users is very good! Many people can't afford or do not want subscriptions, so giving more features to free users is definitely a good thing for the vast majority of players.
Dec 24, 2025
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#10
AndrewSmith wrote:
Put it forward as a suggestion,
How do I do that? I thought I already had by making this post.
Dec 24, 2025
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#11
hedonit wrote:
AndrewSmith wrote:
Put it forward as a suggestion,
How do I do that? I thought I already had by making this post.
You have to use the Support system.
Dec 24, 2025
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#12
If there was a minimum game history, no one would ever be able to play their first game!
Dec 24, 2025
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#13
SacrifycedStoat wrote:
If there was a minimum game history, no one would ever be able to play their first game!
Strawman.
Dec 25, 2025
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#14
Here's a secret: You can suggest things, but I highly doubt chess.com even looks at it. It's probably just there to make us feel heard, but they probably ignore us.
GraysonKellogg wrote:
Here's a secret: You can suggest things, but I highly doubt chess.com even looks at it. It's probably just there to make us feel heard, but they probably ignore us.
Thanks for sharing all of chess.com's secrets. Do you have any more to share? We're all listening.
Dec 26, 2025
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BasixWhiteBoy wrote:
GraysonKellogg wrote:
Here's a secret: You can suggest things, but I highly doubt chess.com even looks at it. It's probably just there to make us feel heard, but they probably ignore us.
Thanks for sharing all of chess.com's secrets. Do you have any more to share? We're all listening.
I can’t tell if that’s sarcastic or not…