As an avid user of Lichess and a proud member of the chess community in my country, Nigeria, I have often found myself pondering about the presence of fellow countrymen on the platform. Recently, discussions within our national groups have revolved around identifying the top-rated Lichess players in Nigeria. However, despite our efforts, it has proven challenging to compile an accurate list due to the absence of a dedicated country leaderboard.
Hence, I propose the integration of a country leaderboard feature into the community tab on Lichess. This feature would allow users to easily discover and connect with players from their own country, fostering a stronger sense of camaraderie and competition. Moreover, it would provide a platform for national chess federations and organizations to track the progress of their players and identify potential talents.
Here are a few compelling reasons why adding a country leaderboard would be beneficial:
Community Building: A country leaderboard would bring together players from the same country, facilitating interaction, friendly competition, and the exchange of knowledge and strategies.
National Pride: Being able to see fellow countrymen ranked among the top players on Lichess would instill a sense of pride and motivation within the community, encouraging players to strive for excellence.
Talent Identification: National chess federations and organizations could use the country leaderboard as a tool for identifying and nurturing talented players, potentially leading to the discovery of future champions.
Organizational Benefits: Having a centralized platform for tracking national player rankings would streamline the organization of national tournaments, team events, and other chess-related activities.
By implementing a country leaderboard feature, Lichess would not only enrich the user experience but also contribute to the growth and development of the global chess community. I believe this addition aligns perfectly with Lichess's mission of making chess accessible to everyone and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds.
Thank you for considering my suggestion. I am confident that the integration of a country leaderboard would be met with enthusiasm from users around the world.
Hence, I propose the integration of a country leaderboard feature into the community tab on Lichess. This feature would allow users to easily discover and connect with players from their own country, fostering a stronger sense of camaraderie and competition. Moreover, it would provide a platform for national chess federations and organizations to track the progress of their players and identify potential talents.
Here are a few compelling reasons why adding a country leaderboard would be beneficial:
Community Building: A country leaderboard would bring together players from the same country, facilitating interaction, friendly competition, and the exchange of knowledge and strategies.
National Pride: Being able to see fellow countrymen ranked among the top players on Lichess would instill a sense of pride and motivation within the community, encouraging players to strive for excellence.
Talent Identification: National chess federations and organizations could use the country leaderboard as a tool for identifying and nurturing talented players, potentially leading to the discovery of future champions.
Organizational Benefits: Having a centralized platform for tracking national player rankings would streamline the organization of national tournaments, team events, and other chess-related activities.
By implementing a country leaderboard feature, Lichess would not only enrich the user experience but also contribute to the growth and development of the global chess community. I believe this addition aligns perfectly with Lichess's mission of making chess accessible to everyone and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all backgrounds.
Thank you for considering my suggestion. I am confident that the integration of a country leaderboard would be met with enthusiasm from users around the world.
