Feature Request: Highlight When Playing a Friend on the Game Screen

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Hi Chess.com team,

I’d like to suggest a small UI improvement that would really help when playing games.

Request:
When a game is against someone on my Friends list, please clearly highlight this on the game screen (for example with an icon, label, or subtle banner like “Playing a Friend”).

Why this would be useful:

  • I sometimes start games quickly and don’t immediately realize I’m playing a friend.

  • It helps set the right mindset (casual vs competitive).

  • It avoids awkward moments when reviewing games or chatting afterward.

  • The information already exists — it’s just not very visible during play.

Possible implementations:

  • A small “👥 Friend” badge near the opponent’s name

  • A different color outline around the opponent’s avatar

  • A toggleable setting for those who prefer a cleaner UI

This would be a small change but a nice quality-of-life improvement for people who play both friends and random opponents regularly.

Thanks for considering it, and keep up the great work 👍

Le_Pion_Rebelle
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Agree!!!

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think you can wire directly to support with your idea!!

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happy

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i hope has sucess!!