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What is Zen mode used for?

ZEN MODE IS USED SO THAT YOU CANT CHANGE SETTING
Sometimes you get scared when you play against much stronger opponents (plus 400 Elo higher).
and you not able to play your normal level

In Zen mode you don't see the name of the opponent and also not his Elo rating,
so you don't get the information that distracts you.
I like Zen mode, it allows you to concentrate on your opponent's moves without the distraction of rating anxiety.
It still shows your opponents name and rating but only after the game is finished.
I'd like Zen mode to have options so we can keep what we want. I use it so I don't get distracted with pop up screens when I inadvertantly hover over something. I'd keep chat on because otherwise people chat into thin air and I feel a bit guilty for not replying. Zen is good, but I guess Lichess will probably get round to adding some optional bells and whistles to it. Custom Zen will be even better, I'm sure.

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