Banned Player

I was playing someone who got banned. Now, I'm unable to delete/archive the game, and am stuck with a limited number of games - 5 instead of 6. Is there a certain point in time in which I'll be able to delete that game?

Originally posted by waywreth
I was playing someone who got banned. Now, I'm unable to delete/archive the game, and am stuck with a limited number of games - 5 instead of 6. Is there a certain point in time in which I'll be able to delete that game?

The game will soon be resigned, and I think you'll be awarded the points, but I'm not sure.

Originally posted by waywreth
I was playing someone who got banned. Now, I'm unable to delete/archive the game, and am stuck with a limited number of games - 5 instead of 6. Is there a certain point in time in which I'll be able to delete that game?

The guy's obviously been kicked for rating manipulation, and the games will be resigned by admin within a few days of the banning. If it's longer than that, suggest you send feedback (see bottom of page for link) in case it's been overlooked. And you should get the points as if it was a win for you.

Ok, thank you both.

I don't think you'll get the points - I didn't when it happened to me.

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Keyword: "probably"

As your opponent was banned (presumably for engine use), it is plausible that his engine would have found the even slightest inaccuracy in your end game.

Overall, I do think the procedure of changing all banned players' "in progress" games to non-rated fairer than all alternatives I heard.
Yes, it may suck for some. Not as hard as for the ones who have already lost and/or got kicked out of a tournament because of it.

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This is just as likely a scenario as the dreaded "is it right to torture a terrorist who knows the location of a bomb going off in x minutes, killing y people" scenario.

You have to apply a solution that is fairest to the most amount of people on the site, as individual adjustment based on each game are impractical due to volume.
Again, what are the solutions? Giving every opponent a win? Based on how the site calculates ratings, the ratings adjustment vary wildly based on where in the queue your game is. I'd consider a ratings boost for much lower rated opponents just as unfair.

Also, this is a "just for fun" site. We are not talking about official FIDE ratings that would make or break a world cup tournament entry for you. While they do give you a rough gauge of the playing strength of your opponent, they seem to be little more than bragging right. Something to really lose sleep over.

But to answer your question directly: Yes, i would consider it fair. It wasn't a fair setup under the terms of service, and as such should indeed be null and void.

hey Duchess64, take it easy. so you believe you had a chance of beating someone with a (lot) higher rating than you? or actually beating a chess engine, for that matter?...good for you! you don't need rating points to make you feel better, don't you? you'll have plenty more games to come..

but given your profile lines, ratings do matter for your ego, and greatly so 🙂

Unlike chess pieces, the real world unfortunately isn't just black and white. There is no contradiction in having a ratings system and being a for fun site.

And yes, duchess64, you do take this way too seriously, in my opinion. As evidenced by your flatteringly long deconstruction of my response.

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Ahem...could you repeat that?...ph..lease😛