Originally posted by vipiueverybody on fics knows that guy though. 🙂
...and I know also a SuperGM that play , but thay are usually incognoti
the lack of titled players is probably because they get free subs on the commercial servers, so there really is not that much point for them to join fics. except for wanting to play with friends who only play on fics...
Originally posted by wormwoodI thinkk they should try to do the same here, on redHotPawn....
everybody on fics knows that guy though. 🙂
the lack of titled players is probably because they get free subs on the commercial servers, so there really is not that much point for them to join fics. except for wanting to play with friends who only play on fics...
Free subscriptions for titled players...
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexThey have titles by their name but virtually all of them play on other servers since they get free subscriptions and better quality. Moreover, ICC and Playchess.com have better controls against immoral scumbags who have little skill of their own and simply steal other player's deserved results (aka cheats). This is why a lot of the strong adult players who could afford it moved to the other servers. While cheating is probably still rare at FICS (and is eventually detected), the other servers give more peace of mind. Don't get me wrong though, FICS is the best free live chess site and offers a lot. It's just that it's not quite at the level of ICC and Playchess.com.
I never really see the masters around there - do they appear invisible unless they challenge you?
Anyway, congratulations on your achievement!