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why is there an question mark beside my rating (1039?)?

There is an (?) beside the rating of most of the players. why is it so?
Read the FAQ?

The question mark means the rating is provisional. Reasons include: The player has not yet finished enough rated games against opponents of similar strength in the rating category. The player hasn't played enough recent games.
Before asking, strongly suggest going carefully through the lichess FAQs first!
Even the site doubts you play at that level and wants to put you lower.

Nah, jokes aside, is really that, the site doesnt now your level, it is provisional until you play some games. You will face opponents both stronger and weaker to you according to the previous result to try and gauge your rating before you get an official one.

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