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Instead of the quick-start there is Create Game where you can pick the variant as well as the time control to play in it. If you look at the "lobby" you may see some invites for variant games. On the …

already closed his account, it would appear. My guess is that lichess.org/appeal was the place he needed to go, but he already knew that. Could do with a few stickies at the top with FAQ? Although I w…

I think the correct link is simply: lichess.org/appeal By the way, a long time indeed: 4 years or so

I feel the same, but there are 2 ways I can achieve this aim. I can pick one of the players and watch their own "local" TV. Even if they start a game immediately after this has finished, it's easier t…

f4 is part of the opening but if you're going to play that, it's useful to know how to continue. d5 is quite a good counter in spite of the engine saying it is an inaccuracy. It is only an inaccuracy …

And many here are cry-babies every time they lose a game of chess. Your rapid rating is only 1502, around average. Mine is just over 2000, so the chances are if we play, I will outplay you more often …

I had a look at the first game, where his opponent hung a bishop, which is a good explanation of why he might have won. Believe it or not, occcasionally higher-rated players blunder pieces, either wit…

This isn't the place to put accusations. As you said, you went through the correct channel when you suspected someone and reported them, but the authorities decided there was not enough evidence to ba…

He closed his account but has reopened it again. In the days when I played OTB classical matches, I usually did not know my opponent's rating, and had no idea how strong they might be. I actually pref…

If you don't enjoy playing chess because you will sometimes blunder and lose, then quit. If you can cope with blundering then play, but you can of course try to work on your game so you blunder less a…