I know that one is not allowed to have more than one account on lichess (unless your Magnus Carlsen or something :)). Here's a question, my son wants to start playing chess online and I would like to create an account for him on lichess. It will result in two accounts (mine and his) being active on the same IP address. Is there a risk of lichess overlords interpreting it as a second account of mine and banning me for that? And if there is, what could be a solution?
That's fine.
Piece of advice, if you and your son are playing please play casual.
While Lichess states multiple accounts aren't allowed, in practically the same breath they point out how they actually are allowed in some easily met conditions. I point this out in part because I think it's important people appreciate players such as Magnus Carlsen aren't getting special treatment in this regards (or least not as much as may seem).
Here's a copy of the relevant section from lichess.org/terms-of-service :
"Multiple accounts - Having more than one account is not allowed, barring specific circumstances. For example, titled players are automatically entitled to one “public” account, for play in certain prize events hosted either by Lichess or another tournament organiser, and one “private” account, for casual play online whilst still displaying their titled status. Untitled players can create a second account for similar reasons, with some examples including having a private account to hide opening preparation, playing “blindfold” games, or playing games with any other self-imposed impairment. Creating an excessive number of accounts (typically any more than three) will generally not be allowed, regardless of reasons. Creating and closing multiple accounts will also be treated as contributing to this maximum number. As with all other rules, the specific circumstances where multiple accounts are allowed remain at Lichess’ discretion."
Here's a copy of the relevant section from lichess.org/terms-of-service :
"Multiple accounts - Having more than one account is not allowed, barring specific circumstances. For example, titled players are automatically entitled to one “public” account, for play in certain prize events hosted either by Lichess or another tournament organiser, and one “private” account, for casual play online whilst still displaying their titled status. Untitled players can create a second account for similar reasons, with some examples including having a private account to hide opening preparation, playing “blindfold” games, or playing games with any other self-imposed impairment. Creating an excessive number of accounts (typically any more than three) will generally not be allowed, regardless of reasons. Creating and closing multiple accounts will also be treated as contributing to this maximum number. As with all other rules, the specific circumstances where multiple accounts are allowed remain at Lichess’ discretion."
I do know that it isn't based on IP address - everyone in my household has a Lichess account thru the same IP address. (Also, I use my one account from multiple IP addresses: my house wifi, 5g on my phone, and sometimes public wifi when I can find it.)
Never play against each other. Don't join the same tournaments, as that could lead to you playing each other.
And obviously never have one of you sit behind the other as they play and advise them on moves. That would be forbidden whether the one watching and advising has another account or not.
And obviously never have one of you sit behind the other as they play and advise them on moves. That would be forbidden whether the one watching and advising has another account or not.
@cashcow8 said in #6:
> Never play against each other. Don't join the same tournaments, as that could lead to you playing each other.
A chess website making it not possible for family members / housemates to play in the same tournament would be far from genius.
> Never play against each other. Don't join the same tournaments, as that could lead to you playing each other.
A chess website making it not possible for family members / housemates to play in the same tournament would be far from genius.
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