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I guess... Q: I was not able to find an answer to my question, how do I contact GameKnot directly? A: Please click here to send a message to GameKnot's customer support. Please allow up to 3 business days if your message requires a reply. In Q21 (gameknot.com) it is said that: "If you have a concrete evidence that someone is cheating, please submit a formal complaint, and we will review the case. Please make sure it is not a mere "I suspect my opponent is using a chess program", or "his/her moves feel too computer-like". Unless we can conclusively prove that a player is cheating beyond any reasonable doubt, we would very much prefer to wait until there is more evidence available, instead of accusing a completely innocent player." By analogy with this answer, I think that if you have concrete evidence of rating manipulation, you can report it to GK. |
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Just my opinion,however... So,I doubt its actually happening.Not impossible,however. |
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Nothing you can do Look at fourth round of the Advanced section of the 200th GK tourney. gameknot.com Are you telling me the winners of Groups #1 and #2 (I was in Group #1) won that handily this deep in the tournament with ratings that are 100 to 200+ lower than the other players? Yeah... No! Either one of two things are likely going on: 1. They use a computer program in the tournament (less likely); or (2) they play their best for the tournament and selectively resign their other games to keep their ratings in the range they want. I think it is this latter action that they take. Is that technically against the rules or cheating? No, I don't think so. (This is why GK put in a rating floor mechanism.) Is it unethical and shows a lack of sportsmanship and respect of the game? Yes. But, can I prove it? No. So, I shrug my shoulders and move on to the next game. |
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euro_pop_legend 17-Jul-22, 14:29 |
Deleted by euro_pop_legend on 17-Jul-22, 14:37.
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Is rating manipulation actually cheating?Some say yes,others no.Using a program is cheating,but proving it is another thing.I see artificial rating inflation between two opponents occurring quite often,not a team or tourney.Proving it?No.But when 2400+players resign a game after move 14,for example and there is no loss of material or bad position and the game is still in book,it is obvious.I also see a few 2300-2500 players resigning being only one pawn down.Others purposely slash their rating from,say,2500 to 2300 by all of a sudden timing-out 15-20 games all at once,rather than taking a time-out.If that is not rating manipulation as well as giving artificial rating points to others(as a gift?),I do not know.I stay away from tournaments and teams,choosing not to get involved with the issues.I prefer the lone wolf approach. Lucas |
