Do you use a computer?????

I've just finished this game.

Game 6064450

On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

this is an online chess site. using a computer is sort of a given 🙂

accusations of engine use aren't that common, but unless you're actually using an engine, they aren't anything to worry about. Especially if you're graded below ~2000

A computer would win quicker than 50+ moves. 😛 Sounds like a sore loser. Just ignore it, I've never had it happen to me, but maybe that says something about the quality of my games. 😳 If it happens again, ask your opponent what specificly made him say that?

Move 54W was pawn x knight = Q+ which is in plain sight for human or computer to gain a piece for a pawn. The computer might choose pawn to e8 = Q, since material is often important to engines.

Originally posted by Steven Anthony
I've just finished this game.

Game 6064450

On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

Originally posted by Steven Anthony
I've just finished this game.

Game 6064450

On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

should take it as a compliment 🙂

I use an Atari 800 myself. 😳

Originally posted by Steven Anthony
On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

Thanks for the responses.

It seemed like an accusation but I was polite so I replied.
"I use one at work, i'm a computer programmer."

He never responded back, so I think he was upset at losing.

Lol, if i'm getting accusations at the 1400 levels in a non tournament game, they must be flying around all over the place in tournaments.

Also keep in mind public accusations of cheating and sandbagging are against the TOS here and can earn the person doing it a forum/site ban. As far as in-game messages/pm's, if it gets bad use "send feedback" at the bottom of any page.

Originally posted by Steven Anthony
I've just finished this game.

Game 6064450

On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

Originally posted by Steven Anthony
I've just finished this game.

Game 6064450

On move 54 my opponent asked me.
"Do you use a computer?????"

Is this a common accusation, I mean I didn't particulally play well in the game.

Originally posted by adramforall
Your reply should have been a simple

"To beat you?"