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4:12 pm EDT

Chess.com chess.com computer comments

your play chess program- (3 min game)s refuses to say anything positive about my playing

it always compliments my opponent even when i win with a huge margin

the best i get is a snidey " chaotic game where both players had many chances to win"

if morphy plaiyed on this site he would get- 3 mistakes 2 blunders - your opponent played well - try snooker!

r muirhead 21.08 16th october 2019

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Update by ronnie muirhead
Oct 17, 2019 5:41 pm EDT

after each game the comments your computer makes to me do not reflect the game that has just ended.
for instance i have just won by timeout having a considerable superiority in pieces and my opponent in a very difficult situation.

yr computer comment-
" a chaotic game with both players having many chances to win"

completely untrue 17th oct 2019 approx 22.30hrs

if you computer cannot follow the game properly, you should discontinue its inaccurate comments! ronnie muirhead please respond this time!

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8:40 pm EDT

Chess.com online chess

No matter what I do, I can not seem to motivate Chess.com to DO SOMETHING about the SATURATION of their members who cheat. Many members' ELO scores bounce up and down wildly because one member cheated on, has their ranking bounce artificially, which means their next several games with non-cheaters also induce secondary fake waves in scores. Enough cheaters unstabalizes the accuracy of real playing ability in a very wide range of members. Chess.com refuses to see the big picture, looking only at individual games and players, ignoring the widespread destruction of accurate score keeping. Because you are matched up against others based on ELO score, the fairness of matchup are also destroyed for the wide population by the few cheaters. They refuse a prompt and sufficient process to throw cheaters OUT.

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Update by Brian Rowan
Sep 07, 2019 12:57 am EDT

How long will the blatant cheating continue on Chess.com? It is NOT difficult to detect cheaters. Cheaters loose badly for a while, and inexplicably make fantastic turn around in a few moves for a victory! Very easy to spot. But profit prevails to motivate keeping all the cheaters as long as possible. It is miserable. Avoid Chess.com at all costs.

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9:33 am EDT

Chess.com Cheating my opponent used engine

Hi, my id is
Pmv1970
I just playing a tournament my first game opponent used engine and win.. I checked after I loss my game.. What should I do, '
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his name is jke432..
jke432.. cheater
using Engine
should be banned
my point need to be back which one I loss
he using Engine
I just playing a tournament my first game opponent used engine and win.. I checked after I loss my game.. What should I do, his name is jke432..
jke432.. cheater
using Engine
should be banned
my point need to be back which one I loss
he using Engine

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6:07 pm EDT

Chess.com online chess

Chess.com is saturated with unfair play online, and is in denial about how bad it is. The head of customer service says their tactical training does not affect one's blitz play enough to calculate it into matching up opponents. Why then does chess.com sell tactical training as the path to strengthen your game, if it doesn't strengthen your game? Why am I matched to players hiding 500 plus tactical training advantage over me, which chess.com wrongly claims to be a fair match-up? Why does the head of customer service say cheating is at an all-time low, when others within chess.com emailed me saying they were experiencing an epidemic outbreak of sandbagging (artificially lowered blitz scores hiding huge tactical advantages)? Chess.com used to be fun, but has become an infested mess of unfair match-ups and cheating due to mismanagement. I advise players to go elsewhere.

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11:19 am EDT
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Chess.com unauthorized debit card charges

Chess.com has unauthorizedly deducted 99 USD from my bank account via my debit card at 2019/07/11. I have already informed to chess.com through emails about this issue @2019/07/11, 2019/07/17, 2019/07/22, 2019/07/26 and 2019/07/30. But sadly chess.com is yet to refund me. All what chess.com did is sending occasional emails asking same thing over and over again.
1. Chess.com has deducted money from my account unauthorizedly (Ref: 800-3182827)
2. Even when I made number of complaints no due care is given yet.
I want the refund as quickly as possible. Absolutely disappointed about chess.com

My email: saranga.[protected]@gmail.com
chess.com username: g111222

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10:19 am EDT

Chess.com chess play

Audio sound is not working, while i play chess. I use your website for the past 6 years. In absence of audio sound, i feel much difficulty in play. Thank you very much for your 24 hours service for any person, to play chess from anywhere and at any time. Please rectify the audio system to my connection and help me, so that i can enjoy the chess game. Thank you very much. Bagawandas solomon

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Update by Chess standard board
May 14, 2019 10:21 am EDT

Expecting your solution

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7:36 pm EDT

Chess.com cancel membership

I am trying to cancel my membership on chess.com and it doesn't let me it just leads to a page that says how to cancel the membership that leads to a page that says click here to cancel, that then leads to the same page that sends you to the other page in an e endless loop.
I can't find their phone number anywhere in the website.
Today is the 7th day, the 7th free day, October 6th, 2018. We signed up for the membership on September 29th, 2018.

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11:49 pm EDT
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Chess.com service

I am a premium member of chess. com and I can not use the program I paid for. The problem is with their sign in procedure. I do not know how to contact them to correct this problem I am having. I would appreciate help in finding their phone number or Email address. I need to talk to a customer service representative to resolve this problem. My name is Robert Leblanc address is 1008 Sandridge road Hubert NC 28539 Email [protected]@ec.rr.com.

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This site has a gps tracker that freezes your pg right before you're about to win and causes you to lose because of *game abandonment*...after I lose, it unfreezes ...and everything works great...it's getting obvious ..this been going on for years...but it gotten worse... it did it 5 times in one sitting (2 hours). Smdh causing me to loss games and drop my...

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7:28 am EST

Chess.com closed my account

I loved this site in the past and spent a lot of my time on www.chess.com! Recently they closed my account for no reason! I have no idea what happened, I did nothing wrong! When I contacted them and asked what was the reason they claimed they don't have to explain anything. I'm extremely disappointed with Chess and the worst part is that I can't get any explanation!

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12:42 am EDT
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Chess.com re:chess order #293198

I subscribed for a chess game but found it to be far less inferior than what was advertised. I canceled the subscription the same day and requested for the refund of my money twice. The company did not care to respond to my requests much less refund my money.

I request the Board to enable me get my money back.

Thank you
Sincerely
Bekele Endalew

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Peterborough, GB
Jan 28, 2023 11:39 am EST
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I gifted a years subscription to my brother but neither of us have recieved any word about it in our emails and so he has been unable to redeem this.

My account is MOJOjoanna and the order number is #[protected]

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Danny Owen
, US
Dec 17, 2022 9:17 pm EST

My chess.com account allows me to play chess as usual. However, I have lost many other functions, including reporting a bug, asking a question, and sometimes access to my stats from previous games, lessons and training.

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filo riketi
, US
Oct 14, 2019 4:32 pm EDT

As you probably you guess I am leaving this comment toooo complained as how poorly you site ** is ** I have been plying for several years now and your people the ones that monitor your site are first ** racist ** I am not like to brand this word to anyone but in your case this is true, for some reason they don't like me and many time I had left very rude comments but is just for the frustration that your people are very unfair so that some of the time they don't want me to win and they take my time or they interrupt the game by no letting the pieces get fixed properly, if you would like to get in touch with me my address is E mail : fgcons831@gmail.com be free to do so

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Chess.com is an online chess platform that caters to chess enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to grandmasters. The website provides a comprehensive suite of tools and services designed to enhance the chess-playing experience. Users can engage in games against other players from around the world in real-time or at a more leisurely pace with correspondence-style play.

The platform offers a variety of game formats, including blitz, bullet, and daily chess, along with chess puzzles and tournaments to help players sharpen their skills and compete in a more structured environment. Chess.com also features an extensive library of instructional videos and articles created by seasoned chess professionals, which serve as resources for learning and improving one's game.

In addition to gameplay, Chess.com includes an analysis tool that allows players to review their games, explore different move options, and receive recommendations for improvement. The site also hosts a vibrant community where members can interact, discuss chess strategies, and share their passion for the game.

For those looking to track their progress, Chess.com provides a rating system that reflects a player's skill level based on their performance in games. This system is used to match players with opponents of similar abilities, ensuring a fair and challenging experience.

The platform is accessible via a web browser and also offers a mobile app for chess on the go, allowing users to play and learn whenever and wherever they choose. While basic membership on Chess.com is free, the site offers premium subscriptions that unlock additional features, such as advanced training tools and ad-free browsing.

Chess.com Customer Reviews Overview

Chess.com is an online chess platform that caters to chess enthusiasts of all levels. It offers a variety of services including the ability to play chess against other players worldwide, participate in tournaments, and receive coaching. The site also provides a wealth of learning resources such as videos, articles, and interactive lessons. Additionally, Chess.com features daily puzzles, a vast opening explorer, and performance analytics to help players improve their game. The platform is accessible via web browser and mobile app, facilitating a convenient and user-friendly chess experience.
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Chess.com reviews first appeared on Complaints Board on Sep 17, 2010. The latest review Mixed Experiences on Chess.com was posted on Mar 6, 2024. The latest complaint I was billed for a full year subscription, they say they have 30 day money back guarantee if we want to cancel was resolved on Mar 04, 2024. Chess.com has an average consumer rating of 1 stars from 155 reviews. Chess.com has resolved 2 complaints.
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