I'm having a horrible day...

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Guavaguy

My day had been utterly horrible up to this point, but now it just got really bad. I was playing this sob who decides to pull a philidor's gambit on me, cause he's 1800 and i'm "bad". I have him in a really great position but due to time trouble(this is 10 minutes so I have not enough time), I end up making stupid moves. Throughout the course of the time he's egging me on saying i'm using a program. I'm so angry I let slip a lot of foul language which gets me muted, all the while he's defacing me only stopped by a chat moderator who I can't even tell that I'm muted and have a problem. Now I've got a lot of my plate, and on top of that I'm scared I'll be banned for "using an engine". Does anyone know how the reports system works? I would feel better if I could chat.

And just saying, he was losing because he was in a philidor's gambit and he won cause I had time trouble, no "progging".

BabyRhinoRainbow

nobody is gonna think someone who isn't rated 2000 is using an engine. Don't worry!

blueemu

If you weren't using an engine, then you won't get banned for doing so. Chess.com has quite a bit of experience in sorting out computer moves from ordinary well-played moves.

netzach

Phsychological & chess victory for your opponent with only yourself to blame? Move-on & develop better mind-set for next challenge.

TitanCG

Next time disable chat. Some players become psyched out and irratable when their opening preparation is avoided or fails them... Chatting back is a waste of your time. Even if you do get reported they have to check your games anyway so you'll be fine.

Guavaguy

Thanks guys...

whirlwind2011

@OP: Perhaps most importantly, Chess.com gives no credence to "reports" of engine use in Live Chess chat, when they are more often than not merely trash-talking. Such reports must be submitted via a Support Ticket.

I definitely agree that disabling chat is fortuitous. The next time a trash-talking opponent crosses your "line" (wherever you decide that is), simply disable the chat immediately, before he/she has a chance to get you flustered.