On Sept 09 Sanboryaa posted “Best Sute Against Cheating†and obtained good answers.
Now I was thinking that, perhaps, the best way to avoid worrying about cheating could be a place, or site, where you could play without any rating at all. Just play for playing and record only wins and loses.
I have tried to find such a thing in the actual sites, but it looks like the players are frantic about tournaments and getting high ratings. . . like making art just for money.
lancelot, It depends a lot upon outlook towards chess..... If a player is playing professionally then he will worry about his rating performances and not about casual play........... And, also, a vocational player will play for fun without caring for rating points.................. So, having a rating for such players is critical..... Moreover it also gives us a chance to play with players similar to us or give lower rated players a chance.... SO, I believe that having ratings on websites is crucial....... As for cheating, Anti-Cheating Methods should be invented (Geez thats easier said than done!!)..................... Regards, SSK