I can tell ratings by username

uChess has no rating restrictions and doesn't display the rating of your opponent. This creates a problem because I often find myself playing 600 rated players. This is boring and actually creates bad habits. It certainly won't help me improve.

However, I've found that I can somewhat guess if someone is below 1000 just by the username. Here are some signs:

1. All CAPS even when not a person's name like FERRARIWOWOMG
2. Many misspellings or excessive slang like IDaMan, IRulezz!, IGotsSkillz or ChiLingHomie
3. Ego masturbation like iamundefeatable, IAMGREAT, or ResignNOWHAHA!!111
4. Inflammatory names like YouSUCK11 or LiberalsAreCommies

Of course there are many exceptions but it's the best I've got. I bet I'll get flamed for this. 😛 Enjoy!

BTW: The above names are made up examples.

Exception. That said, this handle was created when I sucked. 😀

Well, it's your name, so that's an exception anyway. 😉 I'm sure there are many other exceptions too. I've found this true at least half the time though.

What about PAWN RIOT

Originally posted by NorrisB
What about PAWN RIOT

I agree you can sually tell from a name.

You have missed out famous players names Fischerbuster etc.
Weaker players tend to adopt these names. (Korch 😉)

Slightly disagree with 'boring to play 600's' but know what you mean.
(especially when they refuse to resign).

Remember we were all beginners once. Make it your duty to hammer
them in the most instructive way possible.

Then send a wee message at end of game with a small piece of advice
where they went wrong. It's nice to be nice.

greenpawn = I support Hibs and play Chess

Originally posted by greenpawn34
I agree you can sually tell from a name.

You have missed out famous players names Fischerbuster etc.
Weaker players tend to adopt these names. (Korch 😉)

Slightly disagree with 'boring to play 600's' but know what you mean.
(especially when they refuse to resign).

Remember we were all beginners once. Make it your duty to hammer
them in the mo ...[text shortened]... e
where they went wrong. It's nice to be nice.

greenpawn = I support Hibs and play Chess

I agree - but sometimes if you put up a challenge you have
to play and slay them.

Also they have to play a good player every now and then to
give them a lesson - this is your job.

What I find frustrating is when you work out a combination
that starts with something a Knight attacking a Queen and then
when they move their Queen you conduct this brillo mating attack.

They leave the Queen hanging and ruin the whole thing.

It's not my job and a 1000 player is good enough to be instructive to a 600 player.

Originally posted by NorrisB
What about PAWN RIOT

What about my name, it is chess related and clever.

Originally posted by exigentsky
uChess has no rating restrictions and doesn't display the rating of your opponent. This creates a problem because I often find myself playing 600 rated players. This is boring and actually creates bad habits. It certainly won't help me improve.

However, I've found that I can somewhat guess if someone is below 1000 just by the username. Here are some s ...[text shortened]... . I bet I'll get flamed for this. 😛 Enjoy!

BTW: The above names are made up examples.

I agree with the TC here, especially the CAPS in the names. I won't name players here, but the ones with CAPS in the blitz room, are either awful or arrogant, or both. (They attempt scholar's mate on me every freaking game!!!) Just wondering, what kind of player would you judge me to be by my name?

Originally posted by Tyrannosauruschex
What about my name, it is chess related and clever.