You do realize that the flag someone chooses doesn't mean that is where they are from or located?
Request for Fair Play and Country Selection
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I keep facing cheating players, and a huge number of them seem to be from India. It’s extremely obvious and it happens constantly.
I have a feeling that this thread might end up just like the previous one did
Eh?
We should not be afraid to speak the truth
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The site won't add an option to block/filter based on actual location or self reported flag.
That said, the perception of cheating levels is orders of magnitude more than the actual amount. The vast majority of games and players are clean.
https://support.chess.com/article/648-what-do-i-need-to-know-about-fair-play-on-chess-com
https://www.chess.com/article/view/online-chess-cheating
https://www.chess.com/article/view/chesscom-update-november-2025#FairPlay
The site closed over 105,000 accounts in October for fair play violations and has a full team of staff working on reports along with some automated systems for detection.
https://www.chess.com/article/view/fair-play
https://www.chess.com/cheating
That said, discussions of cheating, potential cheating, or cheat detection are not allowed in the general forums. If you would like to discuss join the following club
https://www.chess.com/club/cheating-forum
Fair Play Concern Related to Specific Regions
Recently, I have frequently encountered cheating behavior on Chess.com, and many of these accounts appear to be registered from India. This is not meant to generalize or discriminate against any nationality; it is simply an observation based on my recent experiences.
For the sake of fair play, I believe Chess.com should consider giving players the option to filter or select opponent regions. This feature would help players feel safer and ensure a more transparent and competitive environment.